To become IATA Accredited, travel agencies must meet specific requirements, including:
Financial stability: Travel agencies must demonstrate financial stability and be able to meet their financial obligations to airlines.
Operational capability: Travel agencies must have the necessary resources, staff, and infrastructure to operate efficiently and provide high-quality service to their clients.
Compliance with local laws and regulations: Travel agencies must comply with all relevant laws and regulations in their country of operation.
BSP Portal:
The BSP Portal is a platform provided by IATA that enables travel agencies to manage financial transactions with airlines efficiently. The BSP Portal allows travel agencies to issue tickets, make payments, and manage refunds and exchanges for their clients. The BSP Portal also provides a range of reporting and tracking tools that enable travel agencies to monitor their financial transactions and ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Some of the key benefits of using the BSP Portal include:
Improved efficiency: The BSP Portal provides a centralized platform for managing financial transactions, which can streamline processes and reduce the risk of errors.
Enhanced accuracy: The BSP Portal provides reporting and tracking tools that enable travel agencies to monitor their financial transactions and ensure accuracy.
Reduced risk: The BSP Portal provides a secure platform for managing financial transactions, which can reduce the risk of fraud and other financial losses.
To access the BSP Portal, travel agencies must be IATA Accredited and meet specific requirements, including:
Compliance with financial regulations: Travel agencies must comply with all financial regulations in their country of operation.
Financial stability: Travel agencies must be financially stable and able to meet their financial obligations to airlines.
Compliance with BSP rules and procedures: Travel agencies must comply with all BSP rules and procedures, which govern financial transactions between travel agencies and airlines.