ARC-AIRLINES

US agencies-airlines settlement since 1984.

Definition

ARC manages ~15000 accredited agencies and ~250 US and international airlines. IAR (Interactive Agent Reporting), Memo Manager, ARC Direct Connect (NDC distribution) processes. Analytics data: ARC TotalView, ARC Daily Trips Tracker. Competed by GDS direct connect and ARC is the US official partner for Level 3+ NDC in USA. Connected service with BSP via IAR-BSP interface.

Origin

ARC emerged from ATC (Air Traffic Conference) split in 1984 ; preceded by IATA ATC since 1945 ; restructured as standalone US ARC.

Example in context

A US Expedia agency declares weekly sales via ARC IAR ; ARC generates the net settlement to partner airlines (Delta, United, American) every Wednesday.

Related terms

• BSP — equivalent rest of world.