Qatar Airways requires all partner agencies to be accredited.

IATA provides a free accreditation service known as “TIDS” for agencies who are not accredited under the traditional IATA Accreditation program.

 

TIDS is an Identity Management solution offered by IATA to non-accredited Agents/Sales Intermediaries globally.(except in the United States where another similar program is offered)

• Complete IATA’s TIDS online application form;
• Provide IATA with the required supporting documentation;
• IATA evaluates the application and upon acceptance, allocates a unique identification code;

• Industry-wide recognition;
• Accurate identification of all sales activities;
• IATA offers this travel seller identification program as Free of Cost;

 

• IATA TIDS: https://www.iata.org/en/services/accreditation/tids/
• New Agency : https://www.iata.org/en/contact-support/
• TIDS Application: https://www.iata.org/en/services/travel-agency-program/tids/application/

Step 1:

Gather the below mentioned supporting documents:

• Documentation supporting the legal form of business (e.g., Article of Incorporation).
• Copy of the business registration, including tax registration or applicable.
• Government-issued license for sale of travel-related services where applicable.
• Bank letter or statement of account in the name of the business.
• One letter of recommendation from an IATA Airline, GDS or other major industry suppliers.
• Signed copy of the TIDS Terms and Conditions.

Step 2:

• Log-in / Register on IATA Customer Portal.

Step 3:

• Select TIDS under Services area.

Step 4:

• Complete your TIDS application online and click Submit.

Step 5:

• Once approved, IATA team sends email with TIDS details.