Airticketing training in Pakistan
Air Ticketing Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to the Travel & Aviation Industry
Overview of the travel and tourism industry
Structure of the airline industry
Types of airlines and flights (scheduled, charter, low-cost)
Roles of IATA and ICAO
Airport codes, city codes, and airline codes
Module 2: Geography for Air Travel
Time zones and calculating time differences
Global indicators (GI) and traffic conference areas (TCs)
Major global airports and air routes
Seasonality and climate factors
Module 3: Reservation Systems & GDS (Global Distribution Systems)
Introduction to GDS (Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre)
Creating, modifying, and canceling PNRs (Passenger Name Records)
Flight availability and schedules
Fare display and fare rules
Seat availability and assignment
Module 4: Air Fare Construction
Basic fare construction principles
Types of fares (published, net, consolidated)
One-way, round-trip, open-jaw, and circle-trip fares
Taxes, fees, and surcharges
Currency conversion and IATA rates of exchange (ROE)
Module 5: Ticketing and Documentation
Electronic ticketing (E-ticket)
Ticket formats and interpretation
Ticket issuance and reissuance
Exchange and refund procedures
Travel documents: passports, visas, health certificates
Module 6: Customer Service and Soft Skills
Handling customer inquiries and complaints
Telephone and email etiquette
Cultural sensitivity in global travel
Crisis and delay handling (weather, strikes, emergencies)
Module 7: Industry Regulations and Security
Baggage rules and restrictions
Travel insurance basics
Security screening procedures
Aviation safety and legal issues
COVID-19 travel protocols (as applicable)
Module 8: Practical Training & Project
Live GDS simulations
Case studies on itinerary planning and fare calculation
Final project: Booking and issuing a complex ticket