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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

AltexSoft Travel

In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. As stated on the official IATA’s website , its mission is “ to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry”. Being IATA-certified means a lot for travel agents.

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Airline Ticket Fraud and How Big Companies Avoid It

AltexSoft Travel

With travel agents playing smaller and smaller roles in bookings, airlines are becoming an easy target for fraudsters. Just a few years ago, in June 2016, the European branch of Interpol cracked down on more than 140 criminals in a 48-hour sting operation. The websites charged travelers for canceling their flights.

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Hotel Online Payments: How and Why to Transform Your Payment Process

AltexSoft Travel

Clunky websites have guests email or even call for information, availability updates are often manual, and check-ins and ancillary bookings also often happen only in person. Booking the same hotel on Booking.com vs the hotel’s own website. Accommodating guest needs and expectations. But they don’t have to. Guest payments.

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The peak of incentive travel: What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020

Travel Daily Media

Keen to learn about the JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards, especially under a global pandemic, I spoke to Camila Cortea of the Japan Convention Bureau MICE department about the purpose of the awards, what it takes to win and more… Camila Cortea. The logo for printing materials such as brochures as well as websites is also available.

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What is PNR: Passenger Name Record Explained in Details

AltexSoft Travel

The essential trip data is gathered when an individual passenger or organization books a flight via a travel retailer — carrier’s website, online travel agency (OTA), travel management company (TMC), tour operator, or other channels. This will make things far easier for all providers and travel agents.

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Airline Alliances Explained: Benefits, Major Players, and Other Types of Partnership

AltexSoft Travel

Let’s see what they have to offer to all stakeholders — airlines, corporate clients, passengers, and travel agents — on top of regular benefits. API access to Star Alliance services and data for member carriers Star Alliance Developer Portal is created to integrate airline websites, apps, or systems with Star Alliance APIs.

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Airline Alliances Explained: Benefits, Major Players, and Other Types of Partnership

AltexSoft Travel

Let’s see what they have to offer to all stakeholders — airlines, corporate clients, passengers, and travel agents — on top of regular benefits. API access to Star Alliance services and data for member carriers Star Alliance Developer Portal is created to integrate airline websites, apps, or systems with Star Alliance APIs.