Common questions

What is IATA ID?

What is IATA ID?

The IATA/IATAN ID Card is the ONLY globally recognized industry credential for travel professionals. Get an ID Card and benefit from all available offers for travel professionals available on AgentExperience. Join the ID Card community on Facebook.

How do I get a travel agent ID?

IATA/IATAN card applicants must also meet the following criteria:

  1. Hold a remunerated position at the accredited travel agency.
  2. Be registered with IATAN.
  3. Be at least 18 years of age.
  4. Work for the agency at least 20 hours per week.
  5. Earn a minimum of $5,000 in the year prior to application.

How can I get IATA license?

Obtaining IATA Registration Once the applicant is satisfied that the business qualifies for IATA Accreditation, an application for IATA Accreditation can be made to the relevant office with the requisite fee. The following documents must be submitted for IATA Registration: IATA Registration Application Form.

How long is IATA card valid?

12 months
The validity of an IATA/IATAN ID Card is 12 months.

Is IATA a code?

An IATA airport code, also known as an IATA location identifier, IATA station code, or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter geocode designating many airports and metropolitan areas around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

What can I use my IATA card for?

Eligible travel professionals (in possession of an IATA or IATAN ID card) can already access benefits such as special offers for flights, hotels, car rentals, sightseeing, ground transportation, familiarization trips and IATA training courses.

How do I register an IATA travel agent?

Full IATA accreditation

  1. To apply for an IATA number, prepare these documents in the following order:
  2. Be ready to obtain a bond.
  3. Register at the Customer Support Portal.
  4. Submit the IATA application form.
  5. Pay the registration fee and wait.
  6. Register at the customer support portal.
  7. Submit the TIDS application form and wait.

How much does it cost to buy IATA license for a travel agency?

The Iata accreditation fee varies across countries. In India, the fee for a new applicant is $550 (Rs26,895) and an annual fee of $90 for existing members. According to the Iata website, 60,000 travel agents worldwide sell around $220 billion worth of airline tickets on behalf of around 230 member airlines.

What is an IATA license?

An IATA Accredited Agent is a passenger sales agent whose name has been entered on the Agency List in accordance with the rules. Agents duly appointed by Member Airlines are paid commission or a service fee for the sales of international air passenger transportation.

Where is my IATA number?

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.

How do I renew my IATA card?

Renew today on the app or website. Log in with your PRIN or VER # and password to renew your ID Card on the IATAN Online Service platform. Log in with your VER # and IATA Code to renew your ID Card on the ID Card Online platform.

How do I find my IATA number?

Go online to view the IATA check-a-code Web page. Type in the agent’s unique verification or personnel registration number. The verification number should be10 digits and the personnel number is six digits. Only a United States travel agent should have a personnel registration number.

What is an Iatan card?

IATAN Card is one example of a term that can play an important role in your travel business but is sometimes unclear. For starters, IATAN stands for International Airlines Travel Agent Network. This is a department within IATA and has been serving the US Travel and Tourism industry for over 20 years.

What is agent IATA code?

A travel agent with full IATA accreditation receives a unique numerical identifier code that authorizes the sale of international and/or domestic airline tickets. It provides the agent with access to IATA billing, invoicing and settlement arrangements between the agent, airlines and transport providers.

What is an Iatan number?

An IATA number is a number or code given by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to member airlines and travel agencies. IATA is a global organization representing about 230 airlines and is also involved with accreditation of travel professionals and freight forwarders.

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