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News:IndiGo airlines has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member.

Facts:

About IATA:

International Air Transport Association(IATA) is a trade association for the world’s airlines.
It represents some 290 airlines primarily major carriers, representing 117 countries, accounting for 82% of total air traffic.
It was established in April 1945 and is a successor to International Air Traffic Association established in 1919.
It is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Functions of IATA:

It supports airline activity and helps to formulate industry policy and standards.
It helps airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently, and economically under clearly defined rules.
It provides professional support to all industry stakeholders with a wide range of products and expert services.
It assists airlines by simplifying processes and increasing passenger convenience while reducing costs and improving efficiency.
It also improves understanding of air transport industry among decision makers and increase awareness of the benefits of aviation sector to national and global economies.