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ARC
Cheapflights Inc
Calidris
Microsoft
World Access
IATA
ITA Software
Attachmate Corp.
OpenJaw Technologies
Goldenware Travel Technologies
Ascension Airline Technologies Ltd
FlightStats
OAG
Amadeus
SITA
Innovata
TRX. Inc.
ATPCO
Travelport
Diio, LLC
Abacus International
Prism-Group Inc.
PhoCusWright Inc.
Miami Technology Group, Inc.
Orbitz Worldwide
Expedia

For nearly two decades, the Computerized Airline Sales and Marketing Association (CASMA) has been addressing complex travel distribution issues. It's a unique forum of open exchange between airlines, experts in travel distribution and other industry related organizations.

Benefits of Membership

  • Learn about the latest trends in airline sales, marketing and distribution technology.
  • Network with over 100 member airlines.
  • Showcase your airline distribution products and services.

Exploring Automation and Electronic Commerce

CASMA actively promotes the use of automation in airline sales and marketing to find the fastest, most efficient means of distributing the air product to the traveling public. Airlines come together with traditional providers of distribution such as computer reservation systems to address efficient booking practices, system enhancements and new directions in automation.

CASMA also reaches beyond mainstream distribution to explore new frontiers in electronic commerce. Members include representatives from online providers and many other companies and organization that touch distribution technology.

Committed People, Real Issues

CASMA's success begins with one-on-one and face-to-face communication among its membership. This includes people who have built the industry and watched it grow for decades, as well as newcomers with fresh ideas.

CASMA members join to examine new concepts, concerns and ideas for the success of airline distribution. The Associate addresses topics such as:

  • Managing Airline Distribution
  • Yield Management Tools
  • Emerging Distribution Systems
  • Airline Private Label products
  • Department of Transportation Rule Changes

Making A Difference

As a key participant in defining distribution system functionality and industry standards, CASMA's list of contributions includes the following:

  • Influence changes in Global Distribution System display parameters
  • Promoted the standardization of Billing Information Data Tapes (BIDT)
  • Recommended non-billable booking codes
  • Advocated name change restriction
  • Endorsed ticket number notification

Membership Categories

Principal Member

Eligibility

Voting Rights

Annual Dues

Other Fees

Restrictions

Licensed air carriers of passengers or freight, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS/CRS).

Full Voting Rights.

$200 USD Due in full prior to March 31 of every calendar year or $25 late fee applies.

Each meeting has a per person attendance fee. This is due prior to or onsite at registration.

None.

Allied Member

Eligibility

Voting Rights

Annual Dues

Other Fees

Restrictions

Companies owned by a Principal Member(s) that provide automated services to air carriers.

Limited voting rights -- may vote on all matters except issues related to Articles of Association.

$300 USD Due in full prior to March 31 of every calendar year or $25 late fee applies.

Each meeting has a per person attendance fee. This is due prior to or onsite at registration.

None.

Associate Member

Eligibility

Voting Rights

Annual Dues

Other Fees

Restrictions

Companies or individuals who provide or intend to provide products or services to airlines. Associate members include, but are not limited to, travel agents, tour operators, educational institutions and vendors.

Associate members may not vote.

$400 USD Due in full prior to March 31 of every calendar year or $25 late fee applies.

Each meeting has a per person attendance fee. This is due prior to or onsite at registration. CASMA may assess a fee to trade show participants, presenters and speakers to defray meeting costs.

Because of the unique platform provided by CASMA for Associate Members to foster their business, Associate Members will be expected to participate in the capacity of (1) sponsor or (2) tradeshow exhibitor during each event attended. Associate Members who do not fulfill these terms will be denied access to future meetings and/or membership renewal.


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