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ATA expects a decline in air travelers over the holidays

Air Transport Association Projections

ATA expects a decline in air travelers over the holidays

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, announced today that it expects 41 million passengers to travel over the upcoming winter ho

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ATA comments on DOT stakeholder forum on financial health of commercial aviation industry

Air Transport Association

ATA comments on DOT stakeholder forum on financial health of commercial aviation industry

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) commented today on the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Secretary LaHood's initiative in bringing aviation stakeholders together to discuss the

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ATA: Airlines will be operating planes filled to capacity during holiday

Holiday Travel

ATA: Airlines will be operating planes filled to capacity during holiday

Travelers should pack light because air carriers in the United States will be operating planes filled to capacity during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Air Transport Association of America said Monday.

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ATA hosts fourth annual Presidential Forum on Tourism in New York

Seven African Leaders Share Updates On Tourism

ATA hosts fourth annual Presidential Forum on Tourism in New York

By eTN Staff Writer

The Africa Travel Association (ATA) held its fourth annual Presidential Forum on Tourism at New York University’s Africa House on September 26.

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President of Cameroon to address ATA Presidential Forum on Tourism

Africa Travel Association

President of Cameroon to address ATA Presidential Forum on Tourism

By eTN Staff Writer

On Friday, September 25, the President of Cameroon, alongside Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Tourism from Namibia, Malawi, Zambia, and Zanzibar, as well as a high-level World Bank representative, wi

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US airline industry progresses despite difficult times

ATA Economic Report

US airline industry progresses despite difficult times

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) released today its 2009 Economic Report, documenting operational statistics and financial results for calendar year 2008 and the evolutionary changes tha

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FAA crew training proposal will not work, says ATA

Air Transport Association

FAA crew training proposal will not work, says ATA

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) yesterday filed comments expressing serious and broad concerns about a Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed regulation that would rewrite pil

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ATA executive director issues statement on President Obama's trip to Ghana

Africa Travel Association

ATA executive director issues statement on President Obama's trip to Ghana

By eTN Staff Writer

Africa Travel Association (ATA) executive director Edward Bergman today issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s arrival in Ghana, his second visit to Africa as president following

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ATA applauds Obama administration white paper on oil trading

Air Transport Association

ATA applauds Obama administration white paper on oil trading

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) today applauded the Obama administration on the issuance of its white paper addressing excessive unchecked speculation that artificially drives the price

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ATA responds to WHO announcement, reassures travelers

Air Transport Association Of America

ATA responds to WHO announcement, reassures travelers

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for U.S.

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ATA forecasts 14 million fewer passengers this summer

Air Transport Association

ATA forecasts 14 million fewer passengers this summer

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) today released its summer air travel forecast indicating that 7 percent fewer passengers (about 150,000 per day) will travel June 1 through August 31, 20

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Citizens Development Corporation joins ATA as US-Africa seminar sponsor

Networking Reception In Washington DC

Citizens Development Corporation joins ATA as US-Africa seminar sponsor

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - Citizens Development Corporation (CDC) is proud to join with the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in co-hosting a special networking reception on Thursday, Febru

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43 million passengers expected to travel on US airlines over winter holiday period

A 9 Percent Decrease

43 million passengers expected to travel on US airlines over winter holiday period

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) is forecasting a 9 percent year-over-year decrease in the number of passengers who will travel globally on US airlines during the 21-day

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United Airlines chief executive Glenn Tilton to chair ATA board

Air Transport Association

United Airlines chief executive Glenn Tilton to chair ATA board

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading US airlines, announced today that United Airlines chairman, president, and CEO

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Air Transport Association opposes UK air passenger duty tax grab

Cites Environmental And Legal Concerns

Air Transport Association opposes UK air passenger duty tax grab

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, today expressed its stiff opposition to the United Kingdom government's de

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ATA chief executive says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme "contrary to international law and bad policy"

Airlines Offer Solutions, Call For Collective Action To Address Climate Change

ATA chief executive says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme "contrary to international law and bad policy"

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, today expressed harsh opposition to the European Parliament's October 24 f

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Air Transport Association responds to DOT claim of competition as rationalization of New York airport slot auctions

"Auctions Do Not Result In Lower Fares"

Air Transport Association responds to DOT claim of competition as rationalization of New York airport slot auctions

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade association for the leading US airlines, today issued the following statement in response to the Department of Trans

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ATA says DOT slot auction decision leaves airlines no choice but to pursue court challenge

Calls idea Ill-Conceived

ATA says DOT slot auction decision leaves airlines no choice but to pursue court challenge

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, today responded to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) decision to p

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Air Transport Association applauds GAO legal opinion that auctions are unlawful

Government Accountability Office Affirms DOT Lacks Legal Authority

Air Transport Association applauds GAO legal opinion that auctions are unlawful

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, applauded the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that affirms t

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Air Transport Association applauds House of Representatives on decision to withhold biometric collection funding

Airlines Call On US Senate To Take Similar Action

Air Transport Association applauds House of Representatives on decision to withhold biometric collection funding

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2008) - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, applauded the House Homeland Security Appropriations

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