Is Timatic the only database that airlines use to check documentation requirements for passengers?

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There are two main systems used by airlines to check travel documentation requirements such as visas/etc.

The first of these is Timatic as you've mentioned. This is by far the most popular, and is used by most airlines.

The second is TravelDoc from ICTS which provides a similar service, but is less common.

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What all information is provided in Tim?

Travel Information Manual (TIM)

Passport regulations and recommendations.
Visa regulations and recommendations.
Health regulations and recommendations.
Airport Tax to be paid by the traveler at either departure or arrival airport.
Customs regulations relating to import/export of goods and small pets by a passenger.

How accurate is IATA?

It is the most accurate source available, drawn on a comprehensive database used by virtually every airline, and information gathered from over 1,000 official sources worldwide.

Why do we need to check passengers travel documentation?

With airlines having to bear the costs of repatriating passengers found to be travelling on fraudulent, expired, or erroneous documents as well as any related (and often hefty) fines, our Travel Document Verification scheme offers a viable solution to a growing concern.

What documentation do I need to fly?

Identification

Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
U.S. passport.
U.S. passport card.
DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
Permanent resident card.

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