Are IATA and IATAN the same?

What is IATAN? IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network) is a department of IATA and has been servicing all aspects of the US Travel and Tourism industry for more than 20 years. IATAN offers you global recognition and global reach, which no other accreditation program can.



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What is IATAN? IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network) is a department of IATA and has been servicing all aspects of the US Travel and Tourism industry for more than 20 years. IATAN offers you global recognition and global reach, which no other accreditation program can.

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This accreditation demonstrates that a travel business has been thoroughly vetted and adheres to standards and requirements set by IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network). Once a business becomes accredited, you are issued an IATA Code.

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In order to book from IATA, the travel agent must get registered with IATA as an IATA travel agent. However, it is also possible to buy and sell tickets without getting affiliated with IATA. All travel agents who do so are known as non-IATA/independent travel agents.

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Agent verification and personnel registration numbers are on each IATA identification card and are unique to each travel agent. The agency number code for each agency is also printed on the IATA card. Click on the Validate button located to the right of the text box to begin the IATA check-a-code free service.

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How long does the process usually take? How long does the process usually take? Dependent on the category and receipt of all required documents it is possible to finalize the application within 10 business days. Some cases however require more documents be provided, thus the review may take as long as 30 days.

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Obtaining an IATA/TIDS Code helps ensure that your business' sales activities are properly identified and recognized by suppliers worldwide. Some suppliers also require an IATA/TIDS Code for onboarding on their distribution platforms.

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The IATA/IATAN ID Card is the preferred means of recognition of travel professionals by the Industry. In order to assist industry suppliers in the management, distribution, and control of their industry concessions; the ID Card is often used to safely and efficiently verify a bona fide IATA travel agent via CheckACode.

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Airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers and shippers like you rely on the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) manual every day to make sure dangerous goods are transported safely and efficiently.

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Membership of IATA amounts to some 300 airlines in 120 countries. On this page, you will find a selection of critical IATA programs, policies, and services to support airlines.

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Lack of codes There are several airports with scheduled service that have not been assigned ICAO codes that do have IATA codes. For example, several airports in Alaska have scheduled commercial service, such as Stebbins and Nanwalek, which use FAA codes instead.

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