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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. Someone has to be in control. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA?

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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

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According to the trade association, the very small fraction of reported Covid cases (fewer than 50, based on public reports) is dramatically lower than the rate on land or in any other transportation mode. With the CDC’s commitment to swiftly handle applications to set sail by summer, cruise lines have begun announcing dates.

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Timatic by IATA: Travel Requirements Database, Explained

AltexSoft Travel

Perhaps, the most promising implementation is offered by the International Air Transport Association or IATA. Currently tested by Emirates and Etihad airlines, the Travel Pass is promised to become an end-to-end solution that will validate government regulations and standardize the process. Currency Regulations.

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No Excuses: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Traveling for Business or Pleasure

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In this article, we will share practical tips and advice for how to stay healthy while traveling, so you can make the most out of your experiences without sacrificing your well-being. Whether you are planning a vacation with a travel agent or taking a solo adventure, these tips will help you prioritize your health.

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

AltexSoft Travel

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. IATA accreditation exists to verify travel agencies and control the revenue flow, and it’s accepted worldwide.

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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. It was established in 1984 as a successor to the Air Traffic Conference of America, formerly known as the Air Transport Association of America (ATA). What is ARC?

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

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Tour operators are travel companies that devise itineraries, create corresponding multi-component tour packages, sell them to travel agents or travelers, and make sure everything goes well from the start to the end of the trip, having full responsibility to the traveler. Tour operators: providing turn-key services.

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