GDS Training

( Duration - 1 Month )

Eligibility: Any basic course on Travel & Tourism or Equivalent

The main tool of the Travel Industry is the Reservations System (CRS for short). These computerized booking systems are more correctly known as Global Distribution Systems or GDS. Using a GDS effectively is the key skill of Travel Industry employees in areas where reservations for travel product are made. Galileo & Amadeus reservation systems are used all over the world on a daily basis by airline, travel agency and tour company employees and it is demonstrating competence in these skills that will help you land your first job in travel! This interactive course will give you these essential skills and a recognized certificate within 1 month – it’s a comprehensive introduction to the industry’s reservations skills and knowledge!

Key Topics

• Encoding & Decoding Cities / Airports, Countries, Airlines and Aircraft type
• Currency codes and conversion
• Time & Calendar display
• Request Flight Time Tables, Schedule & Availabilities
• Create Reservation with Mandatory Elements (PNR)
• Edit Mandatory Elements in the Reservation
• Adding Optional fields in the Booking File
• Special service requests
• Split PNR
• Fare quotation
• Queues
• History of a Booking FILE
• Stand Alone Entries