International recognition
- IATA maintains an international perspective and provides a unique global voice on behalf of its members.
- With over 60 offices worldwide, IATA maintains relationships with governments and other industry stakeholders around the world, advocating on behalf of its members on key industry issues.
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Why is it beneficial to be accredited by IATA?
IATA accreditation is globally recognized. Vendors and customers who work with an IATA travel agent know that agent meets the industry standard for trust and security. In addition, IATA agents can show their ID cards to obtain promotional benefits and concessionary incentives from participating members.
How does IATA help airlines?
IATA accredits travel and cargo agents to sell tickets on behalf of our member airlines. The accreditation process is demanding, and conditions require to meet a number of criteria, including financial liability. Accreditation is renewed each year.
What are the main benefits of IATA?
What are the disadvantages of IATA?
Disadvantages of air transport for international trade
- air transport can involve higher costs than other options, and is not suitable for all goods.
- flights are subject to delay or cancellation.
- you will need to pay taxes at each airport you use.
- fuel and currency surcharges will usually be added to freight costs.
What kind of discounts do you get with an IATA card?
Exclusive access to AgentExperience.comSearch for suppliers and their travel agent offers on the IATA AgentExperience. Cardholders can also save up to 30% at over 100,000 hotels worldwide as well as up to 10% off select gift cards and up to 50% savings on merchandise.
What’s the main difference between IATA and non IATA agent?
As the name suggests, non-IATA/independent travel agents are agents who are not accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA is considered to be one of the most basic resources for a travel agent because most airline bookings are done through the IATA portal.