What is a IATAN card?

The IATA/IATAN ID Card is the industry standard credential to identify bona fide travel professionals. Key benefits include access to concessionary incentives from industry suppliers. Just added, the IATA MemberPerks program provides cardholders with daily savings at over 300,000 merchants across North America.

What does IATAN stand for?

International Airlines Travel Agent Network
The International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) is a Miami based association in the USA representing the interests of its member companies (airlines) and the U.S. travel distribution network (travel agencies). It is an independent department of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

How do I register with IATAN?

From Online Services login of the owner/account administrator select Register Employee under the Agency Profile tab. Once processed, the registered agent will receive an email from IATAN Online Services confirming registration and inviting to apply for an IATA/IATAN ID Card (eligibility requirements must be met).

Whats the difference between IATA and IATAN?

What is IATAN? IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network) is a department of IATA and has been servicing all aspects of the US Travel and Tourism industry for more than 20 years. IATAN offers you global recognition and global reach, which no other accreditation program can.

What is IATAN accreditation?

IATAN’s accreditation recognizes the diversified and versatile U.S. travel professional who can and will continue to meet universally recognized requirements and who sell travel and travel related services. Store front, home based, or on the site of a customer. Independent, partnerships or corporate businesses.

What is an IATAN Ver number?

Verification Number / VER # (10-digit code for each individual working at an IATA Travel Agency)

How do I get a travel agent card?

IATA/IATAN card applicants must also meet the following criteria:

1. Hold a remunerated position at the accredited travel agency.
2. Be registered with IATAN.
3. Be at least 18 years of age.
4. Work for the agency at least 20 hours per week.
5. Earn a minimum of $5,000 in the year prior to application.

What are the benefits of being an IATA member?

IATA membership benefits for airlines

• International recognition and lobbying.
• Targeting key industry priorities.
• Driving industry change.
• Reducing costs.
• Communication campaigns.
• Training and other services.

Is IATA the same as IATAN?

IATAN (ticketing and non-ticketing) is essentially a U.S.-branded version of IATA. When you see an ‘N’ in IATA, think US-based agencies. At the end of the day, IATAN comes wrapped up in a different package than IATA, but the contents are essentially the same.