IATA Accreditation

Definition: IATA accreditation is a certification granted to travel agencies or sellers of air travel, allowing them to issue airline tickets on behalf of IATA member airlines. Accredited agents must meet financial, operational, and ethical standards, gaining access to IATA’s billing and settlement systems.

Requirements:

• Financial stability (audits, bonds).
• Staff training (IATA/UFTAA courses).
• Compliance with BSP or ARC standards.
• Benefits:
• • Access to airline inventory
  • commission eligibility
  • Access to BSP for ticketing
  • Recognition as a professional travel agency
    
    
• Application Requirements:
• • Financial stability
  • Business registration
  • Security deposit