“The essential link.” That’s what ATPCO is known as. It stands as a cornerstone of modern airline retailing. ATPCO drives the industry’s move towards customized offers for airlines. For over 60 years ATPCO has been providing solutions data and standards. These elements support the growth of the airline industry.
Owned by airlines ATPCO blends reliable data with innovative technology. This creates value for everyone involved. Hundreds of airlines use ATPCO’s tools. They create customized offers. These offers are displayed consistently. People everywhere can buy flights with confidence.
ATPCO serves over 440 airlines and 130 channels. These span across nearly 150 countries. These users trust ATPCO. They rely on it for technology pricing and shopping data. Airlines improve passenger experience with ATPCO. They create modern offers to soar above the competition. Channels and systems use ATPCO’s data to confidently create compelling displays. Industry partners access data standards and historical information. They also gain settlement support.
Let’s step back in time to understand ATPCO’s origins. The Air Traffic Conference of America formed a tariff department in 1945. It managed and filed domestic fares. Cargo followed in 1958. In 1975 the group became ATPCO. It adapted to deregulation. It cleared millions of changes electronically.
ATPCO digitized paper tariffs in the 1980s and 1990s. This automated processes. It enabled electronic connectivity for airfares. A key move in 1985 saw ATPCO move its main office to Washington Dulles Airport.
Advancements led to automating complex airline fare data. By the mid-2000s ATPCO automated service fee processing. This helped airlines recover fuel and security costs. The database held 100 million fares by 2010. Today it holds over 350 million fares. These yield millions of fare and rule changes daily.
In 2018 ATPCO acquired Routehappy. This boosted merchandising capabilities. It combined pricing data with rich content. That same year ATPCO patented its cacheless airline ticket pricing technology. It calculates all possible ticket prices.
ATPCO donated its collection of historical fares to the Library of Congress in 2022. These books date from 1944 to 2004. In 2023 ATPCO acquired 3Victors. This expanded data capabilities with real-time support for modern airline retailing.
Alex Zoghlin serves as the President and CEO of ATPCO. The company also has offices in London Bulgaria and Singapore. Key airlines own ATPCO. These include Air Canada Air France and American Airlines. Others are British Airways Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa.
ATPCO continues to evolve. It supports industry organizations. It aids airlines large and small. As the foundation of modern retailing ATPCO propels air travel forward.