What we do
We provide the world’s leading technology, pricing, and shopping data to airlines, global distribution systems, travel agencies, and tech companies.
Owned by airlines, we blend reliable data and systems with innovative technology so we can create value for everyone. And we do it economically: our operations are funded by just 1 dollar of every 7,500 dollars in passenger revenue.
Our vision
To fuel the future of air travel, leading the industry into the next generation of distribution, by empowering smart connection of all content through all channels.
Our mission
Our mission is to be the airline industry's trusted partner in driving innovation, reducing complexity, and delivering network economics to the entire distribution ecosystem through standards, technology, and effective governance.
Empowerment
We trust each other to continue and develop ideas.
Learning
We passionately adjust, expand, and share our expertise.
Innovation
We act quickly and deliver smart solutions.
Collaboration
We grow stronger when we work together.
Transparency
We champion open communication and trust.
Trust
We demonstrate high integrity and willingness to protect others’ interests.
2021
ATPCO appoints veteran airline technology entrepreneur Alex Zoghlin as CEO
ATPCO collects and codifies health and safety information into structured Reassurance UPAs, so airlines could describe the measures they are taking to keep passengers safe.
ATPCO exceeds 300 million fares on its database.
2020
ATPCO responds to the pandemic by automating emergency flexibility, so airlines could make retroactive changes to stretch the time that sold tickets are valid.
2019
ATPCO fully integrates Routehappy into its organization and bolsters the leadership team.
ATPCO exceeds 200 million fares on its database.
2018
ATPCO acquires Routehappy, making them an industry standard for airline rich content and taking a significant step toward our vision to empower smart connections of all content through all channels.
ATPCO receives patent for cacheless airline ticket pricing model.
2017
ATPCO rebrands. The new identity made its debut for the people who inspired it at Elevate 2017. Read our Top 10 Stories from 2017.
NDC Exchange goes into production with its first carrier.
ATPCO launches Bridge Labs to connect start-ups and emerging ideas within the ecosystem.
2016
ATPCO transforms its distribution and subscription products and becomes the single source for exception and other tax data.
2015
ATPCO begins gathering industry knowledge for dynamic pricing principles and roadmap.
2014
ATPCO begins planning for NDC operability and solutions.
2011
ATPCO transforms the Rules system, automates baggage and tax data, and launches the Baggage Calculator.
2010
IATA selects the ATPCO data standard as the implementation method for its new baggage rules.
2009
ATPCO creates the industry-standard Branded Fares product and exceeds 100 million fares on its database.
2008
ATPCO transforms the Fares system.
2005
ATPCO automates the processing of service fees.
2000
ATPCO automates the processing of negotiated fares.
1999
ATPCO automates ticket reissues.
1998
Latin America office opens.
1997
Asia Pacific office opens.
1989
ATPCO submits the first electronic fare filing to the US Department of Transportation.
1987
EMEA office opens.
1982
ATPCO offers first electronic data subscriptions for fares and rules.
1981
ATPCO offers the first automated rules system.
1979
ATPCO publishes non-US airline fares and rules.
1974
ATP reorganizes as Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO), with expanded capabilities and responsibilities, and moves headquarters to Dulles International Airport.
1969
ATP buys its first IBM mainframe computer to process fare data.
1965
Airline Tariff Publishers, Inc. (ATP) is founded from Air Traffic Conference and divested from the ATA.
1958
Air Cargo tariffs are consolidated into the Air Traffic Conference of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA).
1947
Air Cargo Incorporated produces filed air freight tariffs.
1945
Air Traffic Conference of America produces filed passenger tariffs.