National Air Carrier Association

06/30/2021

The National Air Carrier Association, which represents the nation’s four ultra-low cost carriers, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, strongly believes that the FAA’s “Zero Tolerance” policy for unruly passengers who refuse to follow aircrew directions or become violent should be made permanent. Passenger behavior is a critical safety issue, and actions that threaten the safety of passengers and crew cannot be tolerated.

“We’re asking the FAA to take the next logical step on passenger safety,” said NACA President and CEO George Novak. “The laws regarding unruly passengers are already on the books and keeping our flight crewmembers and fellow passengers safe is a policy that should not have an expiration date. The zero-tolerance policy against actions that threaten the safety of passengers and crew really should be permanent.”

“As air traffic volume increases with the removal of pandemic travel restrictions, some delays and a few flight cancellations may be inevitable,” Novak continued. “It’s important that the traveling public be aware, be prepared, and be highly respectful of the flight crews and airport staff that are responsible for their safety. Making the zero-tolerance policy permanent will send a strong signal that those who willfully break the law will be punished. We believe this will greatly reduce the number of incidents over time.”

NACA urges FAA to make unruly passenger policy permanentJune 30, 2021/in Featured Posts, News /by Dan Stohr The National Air Carrier Association, which represents the nation’s four ultra-low cost carriers, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, strongly believe...

05/25/2021

President and CEO George Novak participated in a press conference to promote summer travel organized by the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration on May 25.

Speakers at the event included:

Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security
Darby LaJoye, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the TSA Administrator
Nick Calio, Airlines for America
Kevin Burke, Airports Council International – North America
Joel Bacon, American Association of Airport Executives
George Novak, National Air Carrier Association
Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association

NACA promotes summer travel with DHS/TSAMay 25, 2021/in Featured Posts, News /by Dan Stohr NACA President and CEO George Novak participated in a press conference to promote summer travel organized by the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration on May 25. “To ...

12/22/2020

On December 21, NACA President and CEO George Novak issued the following statement on passage of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act:

NACA commends Congress for passing the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act with broad bipartisan support, including an extension of the CARES Act Airline Payroll Support Program (PSP). We particularly thank congressional transportation leaders, including Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Sam Graves (R-Mo.), and their staffs for supporting PSP extension, which protects and helps restore thousands of U.S. airline jobs at a critical time when industry’s employment is at its lowest level in several decades.

10/08/2020

Airlines are working hard to make sure every aspect of the traveling public’s journey is as safe as possible and the statistics are bearing that out. ✈️

04/27/2020

NACA has issued basic SAFETY protocols today to start the discussion of resuming commercial air service for the traveling public. We are looking forward to engaging with policy makers and industry colleagues on the best ways to get back to safely moving people where they need to go.

NACA Proposes SAFETY Protocols for Resumption of Commercial Air Travel April 27, 2020/in Featured Posts, News /by Dan StohrNACA releases “SAFETY: The Necessary Elements to Return Passengers to the Skies,” outlining principles for the U.S. airline industry to resume regular operations. Arlington,...

02/06/2020

The flight shaming movement has been gaining momentum in Europe over the past year. NACA president, George Novak, recently took an in-depth look at the issue and why Americans should not be ashamed to fly.

Sometimes a flight isn’t just more convenient—it can be the more environmentally friendly way to travel.

02/06/2020

Flight shaming has been gaining momentum in Europe over the past year. NACA president, George Novak, recently took an in-depth look at the issue and why Americans should not feel ashamed to fly.

Sometimes a flight isn’t just more convenient—it can be the more environmentally friendly way to travel.

05/15/2019

NACA’s spring safety/security council is underway! Our airlines will spend the day discussing issues and meeting with the various government agencies they work with on a regular basis. ✈️

Special welcome to our new airlines: Frontier and World Atlantic. We also welcome our new associate member: Medaire

04/11/2019

NACA and member airlines are looking forward to next week’s FAA Infoshare in Dallas! ✈️

10/04/2018

NACA President, George Novak, recently signed a 10 year lease for the association's new office in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Starting October 5th our new location will be:

International Place
1735 N. Lynn Street
Suite 105
Arlington, VA 22209

09/11/2017