Airlines
Delta To Quit Airline Trade Group A4A Over Policy Disputes
The leading U.S. carrier said A4A has not supported it on key issues, including Big 3 carriers' subsidy dispute with Persian Gulf airlines.
Delta CEO Richard Anderson, shown in a file photo, differs with industry colleagues on key issues affecting airlines. (Photo: Bill Carey)
Delta CEO Richard Anderson, shown in a file photo, differs with industry colleagues on key issues affecting airlines. (Photo: Bill Carey)

Saying that it would rather spend its money elsewhere, Delta Air Lines announced that it will sever ties with the trade organization Airlines for America (A4A). The leading U.S. passenger carrier cited differences with A4A over its subsidies dispute with Persian Gulf airlines, the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the movement to privatize the nation’s ATC system.