Originally Posted by Ancien Maestro

I've heard from Fairmont.. especially Fairmont San Francisco and Boston Copley Plaza.. is checking IATA cards on line..

So for those who is booking travel agent rates and not registered IATA on line, you will be paying Rate of the Day, or whatever is available to the general public at check in.

This is a result of the crackdown on IATA cards being sold abroad.. technically making you a travel agent accessing travel agent rates.. but if you name isn't IATA online, there is a big risk on not having your booking honored. Travel Agent rates are not upgradeable using FPC certs.

Note: Crackdowns includes Military Rates and Omers "NFFR" rates as well.