Which trade association represents major US airlines before governmental bodies and promotes safety and efficiency in air travel?

• A. Airlines Reporting Corporation ARC
• B. Air Transport Association
• C. Airlines Regulatory Organization ARO
• D. Airline Trade Alliance ATA

Answer: (B)

Air Transport Association is the trade group that represents major US airlines in dealings with government bodies and focuses on improving safety and efficiency in air travel. It serves as the industry’s advocate with policymakers and regulators like the FAA and DOT, shaping rules, standards, and policies that affect how airlines operate and how safely and efficiently air travel is conducted. Airlines Reporting Corporation handles ticket data and settlement rather than policy advocacy, so it isn’t the organization described. The others listed aren’t the established industry association for this role. Note that historically the ATA refers to this group, though in later years the industry has used Airlines for America as its current name.