TÜRSAB PARTICIPATED IN THE 57TH IATA COUNCIL MEETING

TÜRSAB’s Chief Advisor to the President, Numan Olcar, attended the 57th Meeting of the Passenger Agency Programme Global Joint Council (PAPGJC) held at IATA’s Headquarters in Madrid on March 22–23, 2026, as a Council Member.

During the meeting, which addressed critical topics that will shape industry practices, risk management under IATA Resolution 812, financial guarantee structures, and travel agency accreditation criteria were evaluated. The Association highlighted the potential additional financial burdens that new regulations could impose on travel agencies, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a structure that is transparent, predictable, and mindful of local market dynamics.

Additionally, as part of the program, a special meeting was held with IATA Vice President for Europe Rafael Schvartzman, during which strategic issues aimed at improving our country’s aviation agenda and the operational processes of travel agencies were discussed.