What is an IATA number used for?

An IATA number (officially called the IATA Numeric Code) is basically a unique seven-digit code assigned to IATA-certified travel agencies that want to distribute air tickets and/or gain industry recognition.



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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 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!

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Eligibility Requirements Devote 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.

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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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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.

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Exclusive access to AgentExperience.com Search 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.

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IATA membership benefits for airlines International recognition and lobbying. Targeting key industry priorities. Driving industry change. Reducing costs.

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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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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.

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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.

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To book airline flights, for example, you'll need an ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence), and for non-flight-based holidays, ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) bonding is advisable. The size of the ATOL licence can vary depending on the amount you'll need to reimburse consumers (see below).

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The IATA Travel Pass app is available for download on the Apple Store, but IATA says that travelers will not be able to use it unless their airline is part of a trial. In addition to its partnerships with airlines, the company is also working to verify COVID-19 vaccination credentials with certain countries.

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Boston - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian, will implement IATA Travel Pass in a phased rollout across the airlines' networks.

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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.

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Heathrow Airport in London is the UK's largest and busiest airport as well as being the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest in the world based on passenger traffic.

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Heathrow Airport in London is the UK's largest and busiest airport as well as being the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest in the world based on passenger traffic. Located in the west of the city, in the London borough of Hillingdon, Heathrow hosts two runways and four operational terminal buildings.

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To check if a travel agent is legitimate, check if they are listed with any of the following travel associations:
  1. ABTA membership. ...
  2. ATOL protection. ...
  3. IATA accreditation. ...
  4. Company registration. ...
  5. Avoiding scams. ...
  6. Protecting financial interests. ...
  7. Ensuring quality of service. ...
  8. TripAdvisor.


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