PARTNERS
UATP’s partner program involves a wide range of suppliers and service providers enabling the continuous development of the UATP Network and its member airlines. UATP partners with a number of associations, working together to further the UATP Network and brand.
Partner initiatives include connecting Alternative Forms of Payment to UATP Network airlines and providing consumers with their preferred form of payment for online airline ticket purchases, while lowering the cost of distribution for the airlines.
Airlines Clearing House
Established in 1943, Airlines Clearing House, Inc. (ACH) is an airline owned, not for profit, clearing house dedicated to providing fast, efficient, low cost net settlement opportunities for airlines and airline suppliers around the world.
Participants can choose to settle in U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars or both. ACH offers weekly settlements, providing its Participants with the added benefit of increased cash flow.
Alta
ALTA (Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) is a private, non-profit organization, whose member airlines represent more than 90 percent of the region’s commercial air traffic. ALTA coordinates the collaborative efforts of its members in order to facilitate the development of safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly air transport in the Latin America and Caribbean region for the mutual benefit of the association’s members, their customers and the industry.
CCRA
CCRA is the global hub for travel technology, marketing, accreditation and education. We connect travel professionals and suppliers with the products and services they need to drive revenue, relationships and brand recognition in the travel marketplace. From the TRUE accreditation and coding system to hotels, air, call center services and more, we are truly where the travel industry connects.
Pay
IATA
UATP is a proud IATA Strategic Partner, participating on IATA projects, seminars and work groups.
IATA, the International Air Transport Association, is an international trade body, created some 60 years ago by a group of airlines. Today, IATA represents some 230 airlines comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic. The organization also represents, leads and serves the airline industry in general.
UATP also connects to the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) globally, providing a structure where UATP members may process through the BSP for all ticketing needs.
UATP participates in the IATA Clearing House which provides a competitive, seamless secure service providing an efficient on-time settling of interline accounts between the world’s airlines, airline-associated companies and Travel Partners.
Skål International USA
Skål International USA, with 45 local clubs and almost 1,800 members, is the largest national committee of Skål International, a professional organization with travel and tourism leaders around the world promoting global networking and friendship. It is the only International association uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry. For more information go to skalusa.org or email info@skalusa.org.
