The worldwide network of IATA Settlement Systems, spanning over 160 countries and territories, provide cost-effective settlement services to airline, agent and third-party customers. They include the Billing and Settlement Plans (BSP), and the Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS) on the cargo side, offering:
- Standardized procedures and outputs
- Automated data flows and information exchange
- Reduced distribution and settlement costs
- System neutrality between airlines and agents
In 2009, the IATA Settlement Systems processed sales amounting to over US$210 billion to airlines through:
- Billing and Settlement Plans (BSP): at the close of 2009, there were 88 BSPs, covering 160 countries and territories serving 400 airlines. Gross sales processed in 2009 amounted to US$191 billion.
- IATA BSP Consolidator System (IBCS): an alternative for airlines in marginal markets
- Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS): at the end of 2009, CASS had 80 export operations, 12 import operations, 4 domestic operations and one courier operation, collectively serving over 500 airlines, GSSAs and ground handlers and settling a combined US$20 billion.