The IATAN/IATA ID card is an internationally recognized identification that gives travel professionals exclusive access to premium training opportunities and incredible travel, merchandise, gift card & retail deals!
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.
Being IATA-certified, travel agencies can issue airline tickets on behalf of airlines. This is the main advantage that eliminates the need for other middlemen, simplifies booking processes, and cuts expenses for both agents and airlines.
IATA training is required for all persons who transport dangerous goods according to IATA DGR 1.5. The IATA training rules officially are recommendatory for all but aircraft operator employees. However, most air carriers require compliance with the IATA DGR as a condition of accepting your shipments.
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.
How much does a travel agent cost? The cost of using a travel agent is generally marginal, and often, they won't charge you at all. Much of their money comes from commissions the hotels and wholesalers pay them. Before you decide to book with a travel agent, inquire whether or not they charge fees.
easyJet is the first non IATA member to participate in the process. IEnvA is a voluntary programme helping airlines to identify, manage, monitor and control their environmental issues in a holistic manner.
IATA assigns a unique two-character code (Airline Designator Code) to all airlines – even the ones that aren't IATA members. It consists of 2 letters or a letter and a digit. For example, AA stands for American Airlines, KL for KLM, 7S for Ryan Air, etc.
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. In order to book from IATA, the travel agent must get registered with IATA as an IATA travel agent.
Eligibility RequirementsDevote a minimum of 20 hours per week to the business of selling travel. Earn a minimum of USD 5,000 in salary and/or commissions in the prior 12 months. Be at least 18 years of age. All cardholders agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Cardholder Agreement.
Every official airport in the world is given a three-letter code from IATA and a four-letter code from ICAO – from one of the world's largest airports, Dammam/King Fahd International Airport (ICAO: OEDF, IATA: DMM) in Saudi Arabia, to one of the smallest, Saba/Juancho E.
According to IATA, as of 2023 it represents 317 airlines, including major carriers, from over 120 countries. The IATA's member airlines account for carrying approximately 82% (2020) of total available seat miles air traffic. IATA supports airline activity and helps formulate industry policy and standards.