The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) is a company that provides ticket transaction settlement services between airlines and travel agencies (both traditional and online) and the travel management companies that sell their products in the United States. ARC, which is owned by nine major airlines, also offers its transactional data within various industries. In 2023, ARC processed more than $95.3 billion worth of transactions for its customers.
History
ARC was established on September 17, 1984, as a privately held company following airline deregulation in the United States. The corporation began operations on January 1, 1985, in Washington, D.C., settling financial ticket transactions between airlines and travel agencies. ARC is the successor to the Air Traffic Conference of America, an operating division of Airlines for America, formerly known as the Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA).
ARC's primary function is to support the travel industry by providing transaction settlement between travel suppliers and resellers. The corporation also accredits travel agencies in the United States to sell airline tickets, and provides data information services and analysis based on archived aggregated data.
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) HQ Arlington, VA
Shareholders and Board Member Companies
Shareholders:
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
JetBlue Airways
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Board Members:
ARC – Bonnie Reitz (Chair)
ARC – Lauri Reishus (President, CEO)
Air Canada – Lisa Pierce
Air France – Isabel Monteiro
Alaska Airlines, Inc. – Emily Halverson
American Airlines – Angie Owens
Delta Air Lines – Derek Adair
Lufthansa Global Business Services – Michael Klein
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