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Airline Loyalty Programs: Main Aspects, Types, and a Technological Perspective

AltexSoft Travel

A few years ago, Joe DeNardi, a Stifel analyst, published a sensational report that contained estimated values of some of the biggest US airlines’ loyalty programs. According to it, American Airlines’ AAdvantage was worth $37.6 All these impressive numbers unveil the hidden power behind airlines’ loyalty programs. Those include.

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Travel Agency Accreditation, Explained: IATA, IATAN, ARC, CLIA, and TRUE

AltexSoft Travel

For example, there are about 5,000 airlines but over 80,000 travel agencies in the US alone. IATA accreditation for air travel: IATA vs IATAN vs TIDS International Air Transport Association or IATA is a global trade association of airlines that develops standards and practices for the aviation industry. Airline ticketing capability.

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How to Get IATA Accreditation for Travel Business: Options and Steps to Take

AltexSoft Travel

Every industry has its own regulator – an authority that sets standards and improves the cooperation inside. Its main goal is to regulate distribution-related activities in airlines and commercial aviation such as fare calculations, revenue allocation, and baggage rules. The air travel industry is no exception.

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Travel Agency Inventory System: Main Sources and Management Aspects

AltexSoft Travel

For instance, if you sell flights, current seat availability will be stored in the airline’s reservation system , because this airline distributes flights across many resellers and… well, knows which seats are already booked and which are available. hotels or airlines) and reselling this access to distributors.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

There are large, well-known companies (like TUI or Jet2holidays ) that even operate their own airlines or hotel chains, so that they not only source inventory from external travel suppliers, but use their own as well. Inventory is either sold directly to travelers or through resellers like OTAs and affiliate partners.

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Tech Conferences: The Best Tech Events Guide for 2023

Bizzaboo

Expect a cross over of 4 industries – Web3, iGaming, MedTech and Affiliation. Additional speakers include United Airlines, Wells Fargo, Netflix, National Australia Bank and many more. AIBC Summit. 14-18) is our flagship 4-day web3 conference hosted in the heart of Malta. Software Architecture Gathering. 2022 PACT Capital Conference.