The travel industry is full of acronyms and insider vocabulary that can be confusing. IATAN Card is one example of a term that can play an important role in your travel business but is sometimes unclear.
For starters, IATAN stands for International Airlines Travel Agent Network. This is a department within IATA and has been serving the US Travel and Tourism industry for over 20 years. They are the issuer of the IATA/IATAN Card for travel agents in the United States. This card is an industry credential recognized worldwide as the mark of an agent who meets a set of standards valued by airlines, the travel agent community, and travel consumers. IATAN requires travel agents to meet the following to be eligible for this card:
Archer Travel Services is an IATAN accredited host travel agency. Our agents are independent contractors who are registered with IATAN when they complete enrollment. This is what allows all Archer Travel Agents to book travel using our credentials. It also means that all Archer Travel Agents meet the first three requirements. The additional requirements are dependent upon individual agents. Keep in mind that agents do not need an IATAN card to book travel. For agents that meet these additional requirements, applying for and receiving their IATAN card can provide additional benefits to their travel businesses. These benefits are available because, throughout the industry, an IATAN card is a symbol of an agent who is active and generating substantial business for travel suppliers. In turn, travel suppliers may extend promotional offers, industry perks, and exclusive tours to these agents to educate them on their properties or services. Travel suppliers may also extend courtesies to travel professionals, such as upgraded services or reduced rates. The IATAN Card can serve as proof of your role as a travel agent and your eligibility for these courtesies. Essentially, having your IATAN card serves as recognition of your proficiency in booking travel and establishes you as an agent travel suppliers and travel clients want to work with. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) also recognizes travel agents through the EMBARC Card. Though similar to the IATAN Card, it has different requirements and benefits for membership. A closer look at the benefits… Be proud of your professional status! The IATA/IATAN Travel Professional ID Card is the only industry credential recognized worldwide serving the needs of both the travel agent community and industry suppliers. Exclusive access to AgentExperience.com Exclusive access to AgentExperience.com Search for suppliers and their travel agent offers on the IATA AgentExperience. Cardholders can also save up to 30% at over 100,000 hotels worldwide as well as up to 10% off select gift cards and up to 50% savings on merchandise. The AgentExperience app also allows agents to access their digital ID Card and the following easy-to-use features: • Tap-to-Share: email your digital ID Card to suppliers with one single tap • Timatic COVID-19 Regulations: get the latest travel update restrictions on every published travel offer • Big Picture: view travel offers from around the world with an enhanced map view IATA MemberPerks program With a valid ID Card save $1000’s of dollars every year on wide variety of shopping categories! The IATA MemberPerks program provides cardholders with daily savings at over 300,000 merchants across North America. Sign in now to begin saving! IATA Training Knowledge is power! Learn a new skill from IATA Training with up to 50% savings exclusively for cardholders. Learn more about IATA Training for Cardholders. Travel insurance All cardholders automatically receive Travel Accident Protection (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) in the amount of $35,000 (underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company). Optional incremental coverage (ID Card Travel Protection Program), which can include family member coverage, is also available at very attractive rates. Visit UATP UATP Insider's Club All ID Card holders, the UATP Insider's Club offers member benefits and travel protection coverage when you travel on industry-free, reduced rate or full-fare tickets on a Scheduled Airline, Amtrak passenger train or cruise line. Travel Accident Protection Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Checked Lost/Stolen Baggage Protection 24-Hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance Visit www.uatptravelprotection.com to enroll today! CheckACode IATA / IATAN ID Cards are instantly validated on CheckACode.com. The greater the awareness of CheckACode, the more difficult it will be for bogus travel agents to get benefits destined for you - the legitimate travel professional! Learn more on CheckACode |
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