Airlines for America

Happy first day of spring! 🌸✈️U.S. airlines are prepared for a record-breaking spring travel season, with passenger volumes expected to reach an all-time high—up 4% from last year. As demand grows, airlines are ready to keep travelers moving. Read more: airlines.org/news-update/u-…

A trailblazer in every sense. ✈️🇺🇸 This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate Janet Waterford Bragg—one of the first Black women to earn a commercial pilot’s license, who trained in the 1930s and overcame barriers to entry. #America250 #RedFlightAndBlue 📷: @airandspace

Passenger Jane captured this stunning view of Crater Lake flying from @iflymia to @flypdx! 🏞️✈️ Share your favorite window seat views using #WhyWeFly or at this link to be featured in a post! bit.ly/WhyWeFlyPics

From the Land of the Free to the Emerald Isle and beyond, we’re lucky to help connect the world every day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀✈️

For 250 years, American innovation has fueled progress. Today, commercial aviation powers nearly 5% of U.S. GDP—$1.45 trillion in economic impact in 2024 alone. ✈️🇺🇸 #America250 #RedFlightAndBlue

The CEOs called on Congress to act with urgency to get TSA officers paid, especially amid record spring break travel. “This problem is solvable, and there are solutions on the table. Now it’s up to you, Congress, to move forward on bipartisan proposals that will get federal aviation workers—including TSA officers, U.S. Customs clearance officers at airports and air traffic controllers—paid during shutdowns,” the letter continued.

On Friday, TSA officers received a $0 paycheck. “That is simply unacceptable,” the CEOs wrote. “It’s difficult, if not impossible, to put food on the table, put gas in the car and pay rent when you are not getting paid.”

Today, the @washingtonpost published an open letter to Congress from 10 aviation CEOs—representing the largest U.S. passenger and cargo carriers—who stressed the importance of paying federal aviation workers, including TSA officers, U.S. Customs clearance officers and air traffic controllers, during government shutdowns. Read the open letter here: airlines.org/news/airline-c…

Paws up for our airport heroes! 🐾✈️ This #NationalK9VeteransDay, we thank @TSA's K9 teams for their service and dedication to keeping travelers safe.

Today, tens of thousands of TSA employees are receiving empty paychecks. This failure of government to simply pay federal aviation employees is wrong and unfair. It is a disgrace that Congress cannot reach an agreement or act on viable bipartisan solutions. Our full statement: airlines.org/news-update/a4…

"Today’s announcement to reopen Global Entry is a positive step for millions of Americans who return home from overseas," said A4A President and CEO Chris Sununu. "We appreciate the efforts of the @WhiteHouse, in collaboration with @DHSgov, to restore efficiency into Customs arrival processes and airport operations." Read his full statement here: airlines.org/news-update/st…

Passenger Vonda captured this vibrant sunrise flying into Barcelona, Spain! 🌅✈️ Share your favorite window seat views using #WhyWeFly or at this link to be featured in a post! Bit.ly/WhyWeFlyPics

We honor Amelia Earhart this #WomensHistoryMonth—an aviation pioneer and the first woman to fly solo and nonstop across the U.S. and Atlantic. 🇺🇸✈️🌎📷: @airandspace

More than 2.7M people cleared through TSA yesterday, with many waiting in long and slow lines. It’s day 24 of this shutdown, and it is past time for Congress to get to the table and reach an agreement that reopens DHS. Read our full statement here: airlines.org/news-update/a4…

As America marks 250 years, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make historically meaningful changes—strengthening ATC staffing, modernizing technology and reforming funding to build a safer, more resilient aviation system for years to come. #RedFlightAndBlue #America250

As the DHS shutdown continues, TSA lines are two and three hours long at some airports, causing flights to be delayed and travelers to miss flights. Federal aviation workers, the airline industry and our passengers are being used as a political football once again. Congress and the administration must act now to end this shutdown. Read our full statement here: airlines.org/news-update/a4…

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With more than 171 million passengers expected this spring, airlines are gearing up, adding 2% more flights and seats to meet demand. ✈️ 💐 Find out what to expect on your travels here: airlines.org/news-update/u-…

Today, leaders from A4A, @AAAEDelivers and @USTravel came together to launch the "Pay Our Federal Aviation Workers" campaign—urging Congress to end the government shutdown and pay our nation's federal aviation workers. “When one domino falls—like TSA officers not getting paid—it’s not just that domino," Sununu said. "The whole system starts to break down, and it’s the American public that pays the price. So, our message to Congress is very clear: stand up and do your jobs."