ATAC’s signs exclusive deal with Helloworld’s Air Tickets for enhanced air consolidation services 

ATAC’s signs exclusive deal with Helloworld’s Air Tickets for enhanced air consolidation services 
Edited by Travel Weekly


Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) has appointed Helloworld Travel’s Air Tickets as its sole and exclusive air consolidator following comprehensive market assessment on best value for its members.

ATAC chairman Jack Taylor said that the appointment, effective 1 January 2025, reflects the co-operative’s commitment to securing the best value for all members.

“ATAC has ambitious growth plans, and it was essential to partner with an air consolidator that shares our forward-looking vision,” Taylor said.

“With Air Tickets, our members can expect even greater returns on their efforts. We extend our sincere gratitude to Consolidated Travel for their many great years of support and partnership.”

Group General Manager Consolidation at Air Tickets, Rohan Moss, welcomed ATAC to the Air Tickets family.

“We’re thrilled to be appointed as ATAC’s consolidator of choice, and our team is ready to ensure a seamless transition for all members,” he said.

“ATAC is a remarkable buying group with a strong track record of success, and we look forward to supporting their growth from 2025 onwards. In addition to the value for ATAC members, the Air Tickets SmartSuite of products, including the 2024 NTIA Winner for Innovation, SmartRefunds, was a compelling contributor to selecting Air Tickets due to the efficiency for consultants that our tech stack delivers” Moss said.

The new partnership was presented to ATAC members in a national briefing on Thursday, 31 October, where it received overwhelming support. Transition plans are being communicated to members to facilitate a smooth onboarding process.

Air Tickets is an airline consolidator providing travel agents and airlines throughout Australia, New Zealand and overseas with a multi award-winning, one-stop solution for domestic and international airfare distribution, ticketing services and post ticketing systems and processing.

Air Tickets provides international and domestic airfares and ticketing services for more than 154 international airlines offering fast, accurate service and solutions to thousands of travel businesses across Australia, New Zealand and the globe. Wholly owned and operated by Helloworld Travel Limited it is located in all major Australian capital cities as well as Auckland.

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