The Air Transport Association of America is the premier trade group of the principal U.S. airlines. ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90% of U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic.
Fuel Watch*
Our online calculator shows that, annually, every dollar increase per barrel drives an additional $465M in fuel expenses for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines. Every penny increase per gallon drives $195M in fuel expenses.
|
$ per barrel |
Crude
Oil (A) |
Jet Fuel
Crack Spread (B) |
Jet Fuel
Spot Price (A+B) |
| CY 2007 |
72.34 |
18.58 |
90.93 |
| YTD 2008* |
98.54 |
22.80 |
121.34 |
| Last 5 Days* |
106.46 |
31.56 |
138.02 |
Source: EIA and ATA analysis, slides and Q&A
*Through Apr. 8, 2008; updated by Thursday afternoon of each week
4/10/2008 – ATA testified before the Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee regarding aviation safety oversight by the FAA and NTSB.
4/9/2008 – Three articles published today demonstrate the airlines' strong environmental record and unwavering commitment to further reducing the industry's environmental footprint.
4/9/2008 – ATA testified before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee on aviation delays and consumer issues, regarding the steps airlines have taken to ensure passengers’ needs are met during lengthy flight delays and the industry’s ongoing commitment to improving operations.
4/7/2008 – ATA's statement regarding Terminal 5 (T5) at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport.
4/7/2008 – ATA has issued a statement regarding the Wichita State 2008 Airline Quality Rating study and other airline ranking surveys.
4/3/2008 – ATA has released released a statement regarding the safety of the U.S. air transportation system.
4/2/2008 – ATA testified before the U.S. House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, detailed the industry’s strong environmental performance and set forth its plans for further enhancing airline efforts to protect the environment.
4/1/2008 – ATA letter to DOT Secretary Mary Peters expressing ATA's strong opposition to congestion pricing and auctions. (3/31/2008)