International Air Transport Association

4th June 2026 by International Air Transport Association

What is the international air transport association?

The international air transport association (IATA) is a trade association that represents the world’s airlines and sets the standards governing air freight transport globally. IATA is relevant to international removals primarily through its regulations on:

  • Dangerous goods by air — IATA publishes the definitive list of items prohibited from or restricted in air freight
  • Lithium battery transport — IATA sets maximum watt-hour ratings and packing requirements
  • Air freight documentation standards

PSS follows the IATA dangerous goods regulations for all air freight shipments.