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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. So, let’s talk about IATA – one of the main regulators of the aviation industry. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA? IATA’s mission and main purposes.

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Airline Reporting Corporation: ARC Accreditation Options and Steps to Get It

AltexSoft Travel

So, ARC or Airline Reporting Corporation is a company that regulates and handles transactions between airlines and US-based travel agencies. Documents — you’ll have to provide entity papers, an Employer ID Number, and any licenses for local jurisdictions. Wait for the application to be reviewed and documentation verified.

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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. The air travel industry is no exception. Its main goal is to regulate distribution-related activities in airlines and commercial aviation such as fare calculations, revenue allocation, and baggage rules.

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Hotel Technical Specifications: Distribution, Payment, Smart Device, and Back Office Standards by HTNG and OpenTravel

AltexSoft Travel

This is something that happened historically – IATA existed since the dawn of civil aviation , and hotels never had a centralized regulator to keep the industry united. HTNG documentation contains terminology, message specs, descriptions of business processes, and use cases. Smart device connectivity management.

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Connecting Flights: Virtual Interlining Benefits and How to Seize Them

AltexSoft Travel

Key partnership frameworks in aviation were designed decades ago, in the era of large state-owned airlines and regulated fares. Otherwise, the carrier for this role is typically selected by a travel agent. On a passenger’s or travel agent’s request, the GDS or PSS builds an itinerary. Itinerary construction.

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding

Traveler's Q

The necessary paperwork and documents required for a valid marriage license also vary from country to country. Some countries may require blood tests or additional documents to receive the license, and visas may also be required. Depending on the location, there may be very different regulations from those in your home country.