ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation)

Role

The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) is an organization that facilitates ticket transactions between airlines and travel agencies in the United States. It provides settlement services for ticket sales and helps manage financial transactions between various stakeholders in the aviation industry.

Functions

• Processes $90B+ in annual ticket sales.
• Issues ARC Numbers (agency accreditation).
• Manages ARC Area Settlement Plan (financial reconciliation).
• Travel agencies report weekly sales to ARC
• ARC settles payments between agents and airlines