Our Key Priorities
Advocating for policies that ensure affordable, accessible, and competitive air travel for all Americans
Industry Issues & Advocacy
The Association of Value Airlines advocates for policies that promote affordable air travel, fair competition, and a strong aviation workforce. Our advocacy focuses on these key areas:
Key Priority Areas
Regulatory Reform
Eliminating red tape while maintaining safety standards and addressing tax equity.
Key Focus Areas
Eliminate confusing and inflationary consumer rules
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Eliminate confusing and inflationary consumer rules
Working to eliminate consumer rules that lead to confustion and icnreased prices. More in te dedicated consumer priotiries section.
Cost-Benefit Analysis Requirements
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Cost-Benefit Analysis Requirements
Advocating for thorough cost-benefit analysis for all new aviation regulations.
Tax Structure Reform
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Tax Structure Reform
Working to ensure federal aviation taxes and fees don't disproportionately impact value carriers.
Infrastructure Funding
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Infrastructure Funding
Supporting equitable approaches to funding aviation infrastructure improvements.
Fair Competition
Guaranteeing equal access to routes, gates & infrastructure.
Key Focus Areas
Airport Slot & Gate Access
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Airport Slot & Gate Access
Fighting for fair allocation of airport slots and gates for value carriers.
Anti-Competitive Practice Prevention
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Anti-Competitive Practice Prevention
Monitoring and addressing anti-competitive practices by dominant carriers.
International Route Access & Joint Venture Access
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International Route Access & Joint Venture Access
Advocating for expanded access to international routes for value airlines.
Workforce & Training
Modernizing pilot training & expanding aviation workforce capacity.
Key Focus Areas
Pilot Training Modernization
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Pilot Training Modernization
Advocating for modern, efficient pilot training pathways,including EQP, that maintain safety while addressing industry needs.
Air Traffic Controller Staffing
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Air Traffic Controller Staffing
Supporting expanded hiring and training programs for air traffic controllers to meet growing demand.
Maintenance Workforce Development
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Maintenance Workforce Development
Promoting technical education and certification programs for aviation maintenance professionals.
Consumer-Focused
Protecting the value model that benefits consumers.
Key Focus Areas
Transparent Pricing Policies
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Transparent Pricing Policies
Supporting clear, transparent pricing that allows consumers to make informed choices.
Balanced Consumer Protections
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Balanced Consumer Protections
Advocating for reasonable consumer protections that don't eliminate the value airline model.
Service Innovation Freedom
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Service Innovation Freedom
Protecting airlines' ability to innovate with new service models and options.
Greenest Segment
Leading the industry in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
Key Focus Areas
Fleet Modernization
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Fleet Modernization
Operating the newest, most fuel-efficient aircraft in the industry.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Investing in and advocating for increased SAF production and availability.
Operational Efficiency
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Operational Efficiency
Implementing innovative practices to reduce environmental impact across operations.
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