Originally Posted by
GLAEDI
not really for this thread but IATA covers things like interlining bags from one airline to another, tickets so that BA can ticket on AA and the like, they collect revenue from one airline that needs to pay another for services. They also cover route fares (an airline can reduce tickets from the IATA fare) ie a single from NY to LHR economy would be say $1,500. You don’t have to be a member but then you working with other airlines can be difficult. If you a small airline and you want to sell a route where one leg is with you and another is on a major airline, they won’t entertain you unless you have an IATA registration as it’s an insurance they’ll get paid if you go bust.
OOOOH! Like a clearing house of sorts. I see now. Thank you so much for the information. Looks like we do need them after all. Okay, Monsieur de Juniac, you may stay a while longer. :-)
Originally Posted by
groundbum
maybe the IATA bits need a separate thread..
Nah. I got all the info I wanted... for now. :-)
Thanks.