Hello krishg-ga,
Thank you for your question.
The ARC number (Airlines Reporting Corporation) is used to identify
your agency. In order to issue airline tickets to the public, a
commercial travel agency must be approved by the Airlines Reporting
Corporation (ARC). There are many requirements and to name a few are
having a location in a business district, hiring someone full-time
with at least two years travel experience, and a $20,000 surety bond.
The length of time for approval after submission is up to 90 days.
Florida, California, Washington and Hawaii require extra licensing.
Hyde Consulting Group
http://www.hyde.ca/arc.htm
Here you can find information and requirements for arc approval of
travel agents and agency locations.
Hyde Consulting Group
http://www.hyde.ca/arc.htm
ARC APPLICATION PROCEDURE
“Travel Agents wishing to become ARC Approved Agents must apply to ARC
using the prescribed forms and pay the required fee. The ARC
Application kit is available by written request using the Application
Kit order form. The kit includes the application form, instructions
and reference information required to complete the application, and a
voucher showing ARC's receipt of payment of your application
processing fee. The total cost is $860. The fee includes the annual
fee and the initial ticket order-processing fee. Should you decide not
to pursue the application, you may return the unused application kit,
along with the original receipt and receive a refund of $515. If your
application is processed by ARC and not approved, only the annual fee
and the ticket order fee (a total of $170) are refundable. The
application kit is available from:”
Airlines Reporting Corporation
1530 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800, Arlington, VA, 22209-2448
Tel: (703) 816-8000 Fax: (703) 816-8104
Hyde Consulting Group
http://www.hyde.ca/arc.htm
Download the ARC Reporting Agreement:
ARC Website
http://www.arccorp.com/forms/pp/iah80_1.pdf
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print or read the above publication.
Adobe Acrobat can be downloaded for free.
The Adobe Website
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/alternate.html#505
Additional information:
There are also specialized consulting groups that offer their services
to apply for your arc approval:
Hyde Consulting Group
USA
3873 Airport Way
Bellingham, WA, 98227-9754
(800) 444-7909
Contact
Alan Hyde
1-800-444-7909
Search terms used:
Arc number +travel agency +agent
I hope this provides you with the information you are seeking.
Best regards,
Bobbie7-ga |
