What is IATAN?

IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network), a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is a not-for-profit organization. It is committed to upholding professional business standards that are widely recognized in the travel industry. IATAN appoints US travel agents on behalf of its customer airlines. Each airline sets its own individual criteria for appointment. IATAN then executes an Agency Agreement between the agent and the airline, which gives the agent the legal right to ticket on that carrier.

What does IATAN need for my agency to be accredited?

IATAN administers two distinctive accreditation programs, one for airline appointed travel agencies holding standard and/or airline ticket stock or capable of e-ticketing, and one for all other categories of travel agencies called Travel Sales Intermediary (TSI) Agencies. Essential to both programs is a set of objective, but appropriate, business standards that travel agencies wishing IATAN's accreditation must meet. Select IATAN Accreditation Program to establish which program best suits your needs.

What products and services are owners and employees eligible for?

There are many benefits to the personnel associated with a travel agency when it becomes IATAN accredited.
  • The legal right to ticket on behalf of IATAN's international customer airlines.
  • The use of the IATAN logo on the agency's business stationery and promotional material, and the IATAN window decal for display.
  • Each location is listed in various printed and electronic global data products, which are subscribed to by many suppliers and others in the industry worldwide.
  • An up-to-date computer generated IATAN Personnel Listing.
  • Once registered with IATAN employees and independent contractors may apply for an IATA/IATAN ID Card.
  • The IATAN FaxBack® Service - a quick and economical way to receive information on all of IATAN's programs and services, along with all IATAN forms.

    How long will it take to become an IATAN accredited travel agency and how much will it cost?

    The process is very fast. Within 4 to 6 weeks after sending in your completed application, you may be eligible for IATAN's products and services.
    (Airline Appointed Program Fee Schedule)
    (Travel Sales Intermediary (TSI) Program Fee Schedule)

    How can I request an application kit for the program that I have chosen?

    Whether you are applying for a Head Office or a Branch Office location, you may request an application kit, for a nominal fee, for either program on IATAN's Website or through IATAN's FaxBack® Service.
    (Application Kit Order Form)