# ##### International Air Transport Association (IATA) A trade association of the world's airlines founded in 1945. IATA is not a [[regulatory body]] per se, but provides counsel to regulators. Consisting in 2023 of 300 airlines, primarily major carriers, representing 117 countries, the IATA's member airlines account for carrying approximately 83% of total available seat miles air traffic. IATA supports airline activity and helps formulate industry [[policy]] and [[standards]]. It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with executive offices in Geneva, Switzerland. >Covered in: >Mentioned in: >References: [[WP IATA|🌍]] >Required by: > >Related to: