Airlines Reporting Corporation

Manages airline-travel agency settlements and analytics

Airlines Reporting Corporation

Manages airline-travel agency settlements and analytics

Overview

ARC provides settlement services that handle payments between airlines and travel agencies, along with data analytics, financial reporting, and revenue recovery. It uses a secure, flexible settlement platform that supports customized airline-agency partnerships and leverages NDC to improve how air products are sold. Its differentiators include a specialized focus on airline‑agency settlements, NDC integration, and a combination of financial services with data insights and corporate travel support. Its goal is to keep the travel ecosystem running smoothly and help clients optimize financial and distribution decisions.

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About Airlines Reporting Corporation

Simplify's Rating

Why Airlines Reporting Corporation is rated

B-

Rated B on Competitive Edge

Rated B on Growth Potential

Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsFinancial Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington County, VA

Founded

1964

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What believers are saying

U.S. agency air ticket sales hit a record $58.8 billion in first-half 2026.
NDC transactions rose to 21.6% in June 2026, up from 19.1% in 2025.
Philippine Airlines joined ARC Direct Connect in June 2025, expanding modern distribution.

What critics are saying

Traditional ticketing remains ARC's core, so airline migration to orders threatens settlement volume.
Corporate agency sales were flat in February 2026, signaling weaker higher-margin demand.
IATA BSP and direct airline distribution reduce ARC relevance if airlines bypass agency settlement.

What makes Airlines Reporting Corporation unique

ARC launched the first orders-based reporting and settlement system in January 2026.
ARC Connex Orders now supports cash, cards, and real-time data exchange.
ARC processes over $100 billion annually and data from 24 billion passenger flights.

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PR Newswire

Jul 16th, 2026

US travel agency air ticket sales hit record $58.8B in first half of 2026

US-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $58.8 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a 12% increase from the same period in 2025, according to Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC). This represents the highest six-month total on record, surpassing the previous high set in 2023. Total passenger trips rose 4% to 158.5 million, with US domestic and international trips increasing 4% and 3% respectively. Average ticket prices climbed 13% year-over-year. June 2026 alone saw sales of $9 billion, up 19% from June 2025. Passenger trips for the month reached 24.2 million, a 4% increase. "Growth in both domestic and international trips through the first six months of the year shows air travel is still a priority," said Steve Solomon, ARC's chief commercial officer.

Associated Press

May 18th, 2026

US travel agency air ticket sales hit $10B in April, up 15% year-over-year

US-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $10 billion in April 2026, marking a 15% increase from April 2025, according to Airlines Reporting Corporation. Total passenger trips settled by ARC rose 3% year-over-year to 26.4 million. The data showed domestic trips totalled 16.6 million whilst international trips reached 9.8 million. Despite higher ticket prices compared to last year, month-over-month prices remained steady. Steve Solomon, ARC's chief commercial officer, noted that traveller demand remains strong despite pricing pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. NDC transactions accounted for 20.1% of total ARC-settled transactions in April 2026, up from 19.6% the previous year. The figures are based on sales from 9,893 US retail and corporate travel agency locations.

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May 14th, 2026

Scandinavian Airlines adopts multiple forms of payment through ARC settlement platform

Scandinavian Airlines has activated Multiple Forms of Payment through Airlines Reporting Corporation's settlement platform, enabling travel agencies to accept more than one payment method in a single transaction for GDS EDIFACT transactions. The feature supports sales, exchanges and refunds, allowing agencies to combine credit and debit cards, cash and other payment forms within one transaction. According to ARC's Head of Offers and Settlement Shelly Younger, the capability improves processing efficiency and gives agencies greater control over transaction structure and reconciliation. MFOP is part of ARC's broader investment to modernise reporting and settlement, designed to support airline retailing models across all channels. ARC processes over $100 billion in US-based agency air sales annually and is working to expand MFOP adoption across the industry.

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Apr 16th, 2026

US travel agency air ticket sales hit $10.4B in March, up 12% year-on-year

US-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $10.4 billion in March 2026, a 12% increase from March 2025, according to Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC). Total passenger trips rose 4% year-over-year to 28.1 million. First-quarter 2026 sales totalled $30.1 billion, up 11% from the previous year, with passenger trips reaching 82.3 million, a 6% increase. This marks the second time in 2026 that monthly ticket sales surpassed $10 billion. "The passenger growth we've seen this month and quarter suggests travellers are actively planning around geopolitical uncertainty rather than pulling back on air travel," said Steve Solomon, ARC's chief commercial officer. NDC transactions accounted for 20.8% of total ARC-settled transactions in March 2026, up from 20.3% in March 2025.

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Mar 19th, 2026

US travel agency air ticket sales hit $9.6B in February with 8% passenger trip growth

US-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $9.6 billion in February 2026, an 11% increase from February 2025, according to Airlines Reporting Corp. Total passenger trips rose 8% year-over-year to 25.9 million. Leisure-focused and online travel agencies recorded passenger trip growth of 6% and 3% respectively, whilst corporate agency sales remained flat. Domestic trips increased 9% to 16 million, and international trips grew 7% to 9.9 million. Average ticket prices rose 7% year-over-year. NDC transactions accounted for 21% of total ARC-settled transactions in February 2026, up from 19.1% the previous year. The results follow a record-setting January, with travel demand remaining strong despite winter weather disruptions.

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