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What is the best training for becoming a hirable travel agent? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective travel agent?

What do non-traditional career paths look like?

I would like to work in the Airport as a reservation clerk/ checking tickets etc. However, I have no experiences and would like to know if there is a school where I could get training.

Thank you
AR

I worked in an airport for awhile, then worked in a travel agency.

The travel agency is THE way to go if you're serious about a career in travel.

Airport work, you'll get screamed at by frustrated passengers and the pay , generally speaking, for what you are describing is next to nothing. And with the sorry shape of the airline industry, I would NEVER work in an airport(for an airline) again.

Travel agencies offer more chances for advancement and to learn (Tours, cruises, groups). Much more challenging than the airport jobs, in my opinion.

Also, with most tickets "electronic" , there isn't much checking on the airport level. The auditors at the airlines check to make sure the correct fare was sold and the correct amount was collected and the fare adhered to applicable rules.

It's a fun and interesting career, but it is a lot of work and dedication.

Try a local travel agency to see if they have a school. Also, you may ask a local college if they have a travel program.
Bryan College has a travel and tourism program. I believe they have facilities in oklahoma.

We offer training courses through travel agent university. It is a great way to learn to be a travel agent!

Regards,
David
www.travellinesexpress.com
www.travellinesexpress.com

Anne Ramganesh in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma said: I would like to work in the Airport as a reservation clerk/ checking tickets etc. However, I have no experiences and would like to know if there is a school where I could get training.

Thank you
AR

What kind of training do you possibly think you'll need to check tickets? Maybe you should work on your communication skills first and then worry about the difficult nature of making plane reservations.

Aliya in Dallas, Texas said: What kind of training do you possibly think you'll need to check tickets? Maybe you should work on your communication skills first and then worry about the difficult nature of making plane reservations.

I think she mean to issue tickets. You need to have some knowledge of codes, how fares are calculated, fare basis, routings. Just because an airline goes somewhere, there are rules for the routings, and qualifiers
for the fares.

The job (reservation agent/ticket agent) isn't as easy as it looks.
Also, even though, the majority of tickets are electronic, a good agent needs to know at least the fundamentals in case changes (to the reervation) need to be made. Will there be an additional collection ? Can tickets be exchanged ? What penalties are involved ?

Host said: What is the best training for becoming a hirable travel agent? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective travel agent?

What do non-traditional career paths look like?

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