After 14 years as the leader of Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio said today that he will retire from the association at the end of 2025. Under Calio's leadership, A4A rebranded and honed its focus on being an influential voice in helping to shape legislative and regu...

The US government has today (5 December) said it will take steps towards protecting airline customers facing travel disruption. According to the Associated Press, the Biden administration has plans to put in place measures that will require airlines to pay cash compensation and cover accommodati...

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today named Haley Gallagher as Vice President, Security and Facilitation. Gallagher joins A4A from the U.S. Embassy in London where she has served as the Transportation Security Administration's representativ...

Statement from airlines for America president and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. "On behalf of Airlines for America (A4A) and the leading U.S. airlines, I want to congratulate Alejandro Mayorkas on his confi...

Today, dozens of private sector interests will file Petitions for Reconsideration of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent Order to allow Ligado Networks to rezone its satellite spectrum holdings for terrestrial mobile use and “flip” them for a profit. Petitioners will ask the ...

A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio issued the following statement this evening: "We commend President Trump for continuing to take decisive action to protect the health and well-being of the American people. For U.S. airlines, the safety of our passengers, crew and cargo is – and always w...

Airlines for America (A4A), applauds the Department of Transportation's (DOT) proposed rule regarding emotional support animals (ESAs). Airlines are committed to promoting accessibility for passengers with disabilities and ensuring their safe and successful travel. The DOT's decision to limit its ...