Southwest has officially joined the International Air Transport Association. The Dallas-based carrier was welcomed into the global airline trade group last week.
IATA is made up of around 340 airlines from around the world and was established 80 years ago. Thirty-six new airlines – including Southwest – have joined the association in 2024 and 2025.
“The membership gives Southwest a voice in shaping the policies and procedures that govern our industry, and more access to resources that help level the playing field with more capabilities for us to be competitive,” the company stated in an internal memo…
