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The Air Transport Association of America is the premier trade group of the principal U.S. airlines. ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90% of U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic.

 

YTD07:   $84.29

YTD08: $140.96

* Year-To-Date Jet Fuel Prices Per Barrel

Through Sept. 16, jet fuel prices in 2008 had surged 67% compared to 2007. Did you know that every dollar increase per barrel drives an additional $445M in U.S. airline industry fuel expenses? >> more

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ATA Reacts to Largest One-Day Oil Price Gain in NYMEX History

9/22/2008 – ATA reacted to oil’s largest one-day price gain in NYMEX history, stating that this record increase reaffirms that speculation is playing a significant role in driving up the price.

ATA Statement: ATA comments on passage of H.R. 6604

9/18/2008 – ATA commented on the passage of H.R. 6604, a bipartisan bill which gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the authority to impose additional position limits on certain types of energy trades and provide greater transparency to the energy market.

Protesters Comments on the Program Office's Response to Protest

9/12/2008 – In support of its formal protest of a planned FAA Auction of slots at Newark Liberty International Airport, ATA filed its response to the FAA's opposition to the protest.

ATA News Release: ATA Chairman Calls on Congress to Swiftly Move Forward with Bipartisan and Balanced Energy Policy

9/12/2008 – Douglas M. Steenland, Northwest Airlines president and chief executive officer and ATA board chairman, today called on Congress to address America's energy future and to take action to pass balanced energy policy legislation in a bipartisan fashion.

ATA Statement: Sept. 11 Anniversary

9/11/2008 – ATA released a statement on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.

ATA Statement In Response to DOT Report on Aviation Safety

9/10/2008 – ATA issued a statement in response to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Independent Review Team report on aviation safety.

ATA Testimony: Watch List

9/9/2008 – ATA testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security & Infrastructures Protection on the critical issues associated with aviation security " watch lists."

ATA Statement: ATA Challenges DOT Rates and Charges Policy

9/5/2008 – ATA today filed a challenge to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Policy for Airport Rates and Charges, which was recently amended.

ATA Media Advisory: ATA Releases 2008 Economic Report

9/2/2008 – ATA released its 2008 Economic Report documenting the ATA airlines’ unmatched environmental progress. The 2008 Economic Report has become the definitive source for economic and statistical information about the U.S. passenger and cargo airline industry.