International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Definition:-
What is IATA:-
IATA - the International Air Transport Association – works with its airline members and the air transport industry as a whole to promote safe, reliable, secure and economical air travel for the benefit of the world's consumers. IATA has 63 offices in 60 countries, It represents some 240 airlines from 118 countries. Flights by IATA members represents 84% of total traffic Private organization promoting cooperation among the world's scheduled airlines to ensure safe, secure, reliable, and economical air services. Through IATA, local airlines have combined their individual ticketingand reservation networks into a global system that overcomes differences in currencies, customs, languages,and laws. IATA accredits the travel agents all over the world, except the US where local organization (Airline Reporting Corporation) provides accreditation. IATA's headquarters are in Montreal, Canada and the executive offices are in Geneva, Switzerland. Not to be confused with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which is a governmental organization.
What does IATA do?
IATA provides a wide range of services and programs to its member airlines, the broader aviation community and by extension the traveling public. IATA sets standards in many areas of the business - from ticketing to baggage - that make it possible for passengers to travel from one place to another using two or more airlines. It also leads a number of industry initiatives involving safety, security,