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

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• 29 May, 2023
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What is travel agency accreditation? Why do you need it?

• IATA accreditation for selling air travel worldwide
• ARC accreditation for selling air travel in the US
• CLIA accreditation for cruise booking
• TRUE accreditation for cruise and tours booking

IATA accreditation for air travel: IATA vs IATAN vs TIDS

• full IATA accreditation – a standard approach for international businesses that want to support ticketing and
• a TIDS (travel industry designator services) code – a non-ticketing IATA accreditation. A TIDS code is simply an identification that helps your supplier network grow. It’s also used to grant commissions.
• IATAN accreditation – the same as the full IATA accreditation but for US businesses only and
• IATAN non-ticketing accreditation that provides the same opportunities a TIDS code does.

Overview of IATA accreditation options

Full IATA accreditation

• proof of general business operations,
• proof of your qualifications,
• confirmation of travel agent experience,
• proof of financial viability.
• Register at the Customer Portal .
• Submit the application form with required documents.
• Pay the registration fee.

TIDS accreditation

• confirmation of business ownership,
• copy of business registration,
• bank statement,
• one letter of recommendation from an IATA Airline, GDS, or other major industry supplier,
• travel agency license,
• signed copy of the TIDS Terms and Conditions .
• Select TIDS.
• Submit your application for review.

Full IATAN accreditation

• IATAN is used only for US-based travel businesses with over 2 years of experience and
• in the US, all payment transactions are processed not in BSP, but via the Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC) .
• ARC approval,
• business license,
• proof of ownership,
• proof of Seller of Travel Registration for states of California, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, and Washington,
• proof of two years of experience.
• Fill out the required forms ( click to download .zip file ).
• Submit the documents and forms at [email protected].
• Pay registration fees.

Non-ticketing IATAN accreditation

Arc accreditation for airline booking in the us.

• ARC-Accredited Agency – the most complete option that enables ticketing for you.
• Verified Travel Consultant (VLC) – the same but without ticketing capabilities.
• Corporate Travel Department (CTD) – option for businesses not in the travel industry.

ARC-Accredited Agency for issuing flight tickets

• confirmation of an established bank account with ARC,
• a bond or a bank statement for $20,000.
• Designate an ARC Specialist in your office who must pass the certification.
• Complete the application form .
• Pay the fee and submit your application form with required documents.
• Pass an interview.

Verified Travel Consultant for non-ticketing agents

• Review the VTC Agreement and Handbook .
• Fill the application form .
• Pay an application fee.

Corporate Travel Department for non-travel businesses

• an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN).
• Assign an ARC Specialist Qualifier and a Manager Qualifier (they can be the same person).
• Meet the ticketing security standards.
• Submit the form, payment, and the required documents.

CLIA credentials for cruise booking

Travel Agency Membership (TAM)

• Special commissions and discounts – in your membership welcome package, you get a coupon booklet for special commissions, and the program itself provides bonus commissions, special discounts, as well as discounts on office supplies and technology.
• Members-only information – access to special webinars, news digests, and other latest information on the cruise industry.
• Promotion – a listing on CLIA’s Agent Finder platform, where vacationers can find your agency by postal code, promoting you as a credible professional.
• Ability to join CLIA as Individual Agent Members – Only agents affiliated with CLIA’s TAM can get an Individual Agent Membership, which comes with its own set of benefits. We will cover this option below.

Individual Agent Membership (IAM)

Ccra true accreditation for niche travel booking.

• proof that you’re a sole proprietor,
• proof that you’re meeting your state’s requirements as a seller of travel,
• proof that you have at least 6 months of travel selling experience,
• 3 business references,
• proof of an active bank account in good standing.
• Submit a form and payment.

Accreditation overview: IATA vs ARC vs CLIA vs TRUE

• full IATA accreditation (if you’re outside of the US),
• full IATAN accreditation (if you’re in the US),
• ARC Accredited Agency (if you’re in the US).
• TIDS (if you’re outside of the US),
• IATAN non-ticketing (if you’re in the US),
• ARC Verified Travel Consultant (if you’re in the US).
• IATAN non-ticketing,
• ARC Corporate Travel Department.

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