Hitit Powers IATA’s New-Generation Timatic Web Platform
Istanbul, Turkey, 7 May 2025 - Hitit, after being selected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to develop and service the next generation of IATA Timatic Web application, has completed the development and gone live with the new Timatic Web platform.
With more than 70 verified changes to travel documentation, regulations and requirements processed every day, the travel industry and their passengers are demanding a complete view of all the information they need to start their trip prepared. With a user-friendly interface and brand-new Ease of Travel Map, a powerful new feature that visually summarizes how easily each nationality can travel to destinations worldwide- Timatic Web is making it easier than ever for airlines and travel organization to provide travellers with real-time updates on passports, visas, and travel restrictions.
Hitit, with its extensive experience in developing airline passenger service systems and other travel solutions serving millions of passengers every year, was chosen by IATA to undertake the development and maintenance of Timatic Web. Under the agreement, Hitit successfully built a cloud-native web application suite for IATA Timatic Web, which is now live and actively in use, and continues to provide ongoing support for the platform.
Nevra Onursal Karaağaç, Chief Executive Officer at Hitit, said in her statement: “We are very excited to accompany and support IATA in developing the new generation Timatic Web that helps travelers the world over effortlessly navigating travel regulations. We look forward to bringing our expertise in developing mission-critical and agile digital travel solutions to bear and help IATA to provide the air travel industry with the modern tools needed for many years to come.”
Alan Murray Hayden, Director Airlines, Airports and Security Solutions at IATA, said: The Timatic suite of products has evolved over decades; earning the trust and reliance of both industry professionals and travelers. The redevelopment of Timatic Web marks an important progression in simplifying and streamlining our Timatic offering to enhance the experience for passengers and users alike.”
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About Hitit:
Hitit, established in 1994, is considered one of the largest airline and travel IT solution providers in the world. Hitit’s proprietary Crane-branded solution suite offers a comprehensive suit that serves full service flag carriers, regional, low-cost, charter and hybrid airlines, as well as ground-handling agencies. Hitit is a “One-stop shop” for Software as a Service (SaaS) new- generation airline IT solutions, with modules geared towards every part of an airline’s business operations. Hitit’s solutions and services provide its partner in the aviation industry with state- of-the-art technology for passenger services, operations, accounting and cargo. Hitit currently serves 70+ airline companies and travel partners across Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East, the Americas and Australia. With a strong team of consultants and an ever-adapting progressive vision, Hitit is an industry leader in seamless integration, high performance implementation and after-sales customer support. With multiple sales and distribution channel support and unlimited ancillary capabilities, Hitit’s solutions and services provide airlines the requisite ability and flexibility to maximize profit and minimize costs. Having completed the public offering of 27.6% of its shares, Hitit has started publicly trading on Borsa Istanbul since March 3rd, 2022.