IATA (International Air Transport Association) areas codes are numerical codes used to identify geographic regions in air transport. These codes are primarily used in airline reservation systems, ticketing, and other aviation-related transactions to indicate departure points, arrival points, and routing.

Here are the main IATA areas codes along with their respective regions:

1. **Area 1**: North America (including Canada, United States, and Mexico)

2. **Area 2**: Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
– Europe
– Middle East
– Africa

3. **Area 3**: Asia and the Pacific
– Asia
– Australia
– Pacific Islands

4. **Area 4**: Latin America and the Caribbean
– Central America
– South America
– Caribbean

5. **Area 5**: Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

6. **Area 6**: Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent
– Southeast Asia
– Indian Subcontinent

7. **Area 7**: China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Mongolia, and Taiwan

8. **Area 8**: Japan and Korea

9. **Area 9**: Special area (reserved for special purposes or specific airlines)

These areas codes help airlines and travel agents to categorize flights, apply pricing rules, and manage international travel logistics efficiently within the IATA framework. They are essential for routing flights, determining fare calculations, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and agreements.