Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) Specialist Training Practice Test

Which statement is true regarding void deadline time references for IAR and GDS?

IAR uses ET and GDS uses ET IAR uses local time and GDS uses ET IAR uses ET and GDS uses local time IAR uses PT and GDS uses ET

Correct Answer:

IAR uses ET and GDS uses local time

Explanation:

The rule about void deadlines is designed around where the processing window is anchored. For IAR, the deadline is expressed in Eastern Time, providing a single, standard reference point for centralized processing. For GDS, the deadline uses the local time of the agency’s location, so the cutoffs align with the agent’s own business hours and time zone. This combination prevents cross‑time‑zone confusion: an IAR void must be submitted by the ET cutoff, while a GDS void must be submitted by the local-time cutoff of the station. If you’re working across time zones, this means you’ll convert accordingly to ensure you meet the correct deadline.

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