In 2004, the IATA Board of Governors launched Simplifying the Business (StB) to respond to mounting losses, high oil prices and low-cost competition. The programme's mission is to change the way the air transport industry operates – resulting in better service for passengers and lower costs for the industry. Today, as the industry environment continues to deteriorate, StB continues to deliver industry change.
How does StB realise industry-wide change?
- A focus on a mutually beneficial approach for everyone involved
- The leadership and support of the IATA Board of Governors - a group of 30 airline CEOs
- The endorsement of the IATA AGM
- The ability to create industry-wide standards
- A global network of 4,000 IATA, airline, and airport staff, industry experts and suppliers
The StB Change Model
IATA mobilises, facilitates, guides, and supports the industry to implement StB projects. Find out more details on how IATA supports the industry.
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For more information, please click on the links below. Homepages of the five current StB projects are available on the left hand navigation of this page.