What are the three major IATA areas?


What are the three major IATA areas? IATA defines the world into 3 areas (IATA area 1/2/3), and defines the IATA area into small areas (IATA Tariff sub-area). North America / South America / Hawaii etc. South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru etc.) Europe / Middle East etc.


What are the 4 pillars of IATA?

The IATA's 4-Pillar Strategy
  • Technology.
  • Operations.
  • Infrastructure.
  • Socio-Economic Initiatives.


Who regulates IATA?

IATA is governed by a General Meeting and an executive committee, known as the Board of Governors. The Board's work is supported by nine Advisory Councils.


Can two airports have the same IATA code?

Since the code contains only three letters, the possible combinations are limited and consequently the IATA codes are not unique in some cases, with the same code used to designate two different airports.


Do all airports have IATA?

Every official airport in the world is given a three-letter code from IATA and a four-letter code from ICAO – from one of the world's largest airports, Dammam/King Fahd International Airport (ICAO: OEDF, IATA: DMM) in Saudi Arabia, to one of the smallest, Saba/Juancho E.


What is the main purpose of IATA?

IATA aims to be the force for value creation and innovation driving a safe, secure and profitable air transport industry that sustainably connects and enriches the world. IATA's mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry. IATA was founded in Havana, Cuba, in April 1945.