ARINC’s System Attracts Majority of Leading Carriers

More than half the major airlines serving Mexico have switched from a competitor to ARINC’s API service in the last 12 months. 

Network carriers such as TACA, COPA, LAN Airlines, Virgin America, United Airlines, Continental, Spirit, American, Delta Airlines, and others are now using ARINC as their API service provider, accounting for over 60% of the country’s API data message traffic. ARINC expects this volume of traffic to increase even further as more airlines take advantage of its pricing structure and service reliability.

ARINC’s solution was the second API system introduced in Mexico. It was launched in June 2009, after Mexico SAT determined that ARINC’s offering would bring competition and a higher level of service.
      
“Our API system has demonstrated extreme robustness since its inception, with availability approaching 100%,” stated Yun Chong, ARINC Vice President, Aviation Network Solutions. “The Mexico SAT agency is very satisfied with this level of performance.” 
  
ARINC’s Aviation Network Solutions Division installed the front end of the API system with full cooperation from the Mexico SAT IT staff, who built the country’s back-end system. ARINC provides the API network infrastructure, messaging service, protocol and message format translations, and 24×7 full service support.

“We appreciate the opportunity to provide Mexico with this unique application, and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship,” continued Chong. “ARINC’s goal is to exceed the expectations of both our customers and the carriers we serve. We are determined to earn their trust and loyalty, and to become the premier provider of global Electronic Borders solutions.”

Advance Passenger Information systems have become mandatory in a growing number of countries, as border security becomes a major concern. Airlines are required to forward a detailed list of all passengers and crew on each flight, well in advance of arrival or departure. This allows more time for proper screening by government authorities. API requirements are also being extended to cover maritime travel and surface transportation.