Airline - Travel Agency

A comprehensive program designed for the individual who is serious about a career in the travel industry. From the basics of codes, terminology and geography, the student progresses through the actual daily work skills involved in the industry. The course is a "hands-on" program using the most common industry reference manuals, including - Travel Planners, Hotel Index, Domestic tariff manuals, Cruise guides, ARC ticket stock (including ATC 122s, MCOs, PTAs, Refund Notices, Exchange notices, and tour orders), OAG's (North American and Worldwide) and the International Tariffs. Computer training is conducted on live CRTs located at the Institute for the exclusive use of the student.

Graduates are prepared for positions as entry level Travel Agents, Airline Ticket Agents, Airline Reservationists, Tour Coordinators, Travel Agency Manager, Airline Reservations Supervisor and Tour Escorts.

A diploma will be issued to students successfully completing this course (42 Quarter Credit Hours - 480 Clock Hours).

Average class size - 15 students. Normal time for completion: DAY/EVENING - 30 weeks.

Introduction, Geography, Codes/terminology
Official Airline Guides and Reservations
Domestic Fare Construction, Tariffs and Rules
Ticketing, Refunds and Exchanges
International Itinerary and Fare Construction
FIT Tours, Group Travel and Cruises
SABRE/APOLLO Computers