How to get IATA registration for travel agency?
Members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) can sell international and domestic tickets through travel agents that have full accreditation. Having IATA registration might increase a company’s earnings if you decide to become a travel agent.
What are the requirements to apply and obtain IATA registration for travel agent?
- It is necessary that the applicant’s employees be qualified to sell international air transportation, to issue electronic travel papers, and to notify to the BSP any violations of this requirement.
- The applicant must be able to demonstrate that he or she possesses the physical location requirements necessary to operate a travel agency.
- An applicant must have adequate security measures in place for its business, as well as standard traffic papers.
- In order to apply, the candidate must be financially secure and have passed the financial assessment.
How much does it cost to buy IATA license for a travel agency?
On receipt of the application form, the application fee (non-refundable) must be paid in full which is 15000 USD
After the application evaluation is complete, the application fee is paid approx. 15000 USD
Do travel agents need an IATA number?
It is necessary for a travel agent to register with IATA as an IATA travel agent before they can make reservations through the airline directly.
How to get a travel agency certificate from IATA?
To get the certificate
- For the courses
- Issued in the past 5 years
- Where the exams were conducted in a supervised setting (in the classroom or supervised online).
- Where there is no outstanding fees due to IATA
What is the difference between IATA and IATAN?
- IATA is basically The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a global trade association for air travel agencies outside of the United States.
- IATA Is accepted everywhere except USA
- IATA require airline tickets
- IATAN : Any U.S.-based travel agency can apply for IATAN-no ticketing accreditation.
- IATAN does not need airline ticket (TKT)
What is the difference between non IATA and IATA accredited travel organization?
- Because most airline reservations are made through the IATA Portal, IATA is regarded one of the most essential resources for a travel agent.
- NON IATA agents are those who are not accredited by the IATA. These either purchase tickets from the IATA travel agencies or from the airlines.
My name is Kettie Kamwangala from Uniworld Travel in Malawi.
I would like to register as an IATA Travel Agent in Malawi.
Please take me through the process so that I can understand the whole process before any commitment.