Association of Value Airlines

About Association of Value Airlines

The Association of Value Airlines (AVA) represents the nation’s leading low-fare carriers, working together to champion fair competition, consumer choice, and smart, modern regulatory reform. Our member airlines share a common mission: to make air travel accessible to more people than ever before. Over the past two decades, the value airline sector has transformed the U.S. aviation landscape, helping millions of Americans take to the skies—many for the very first time. Though we represent just 15% of the market, our efficient, high-occupancy model has delivered outsized benefits for consumers and communities nationwide. We advocate at the federal level with agencies like the FAA and DOT, and partner with stakeholders across government and industry to ensure a level playing field that supports innovation and affordability in air travel. As a focused coalition of carriers aligned by purpose, AVA brings a fresh, unified voice to the policy conversation—one that reflects the needs of today's travelers and tomorrow’s transportation economy.