GDS Fares & Ticketing Amadeus / Sabre Course
Advance Your Expertise in Airline Fares & Ticketing
This 2-month industry-focused course combines practical GDS training with comprehensive knowledge of airline fare construction, pricing, and ticketing. Learn to interpret fare rules, issue tickets, manage itineraries, and apply IATA procedures with confidence using Amadeus and Sabre.
Course Overview
The GDS Fares & Ticketing – Amadeus / Sabre Course is designed to teach students how to price journeys and issue airline tickets using the Amadeus and Sabre Global Distribution Systems.
Students gain a strong understanding of fare selection, journey types, fare construction, routing regulations, mileage fares, fare calculation lines, and IATA resolutions. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical GDS exercises, enabling learners to confidently handle fare quotes, ticket issuance, and itinerary pricing.
By the end of the course, students will have the skills required to manage airline fares and ticketing operations accurately and efficiently.
Course Modules & Key Topics
Fare Selection Process
Learn to select the right airline fares by understanding fare basis codes, fare types, restrictions, and pricing rules.
Journey Types
Understand one-way, round-trip, open-jaw, circle-trip, and multi-city itineraries with the correct fare construction methods.
Pricing Units & Fare Rules
Master pricing units, fare components, fare calculation principles, and interpret fare rules, penalties, refunds, and ticket conditions.
Mileage Fare Construction
Learn IATA mileage concepts, including MPM, EMA, routing principles, mileage surcharges, and international fare construction.
Fare Calculation & Ticket Validation
Read fare calculation lines, verify ticket pricing, understand taxes, surcharges, and validate accurate fare breakdowns.
IATA Standards & Resolutions
Gain knowledge of IATA definitions, fare construction standards, ticketing resolutions, and global airline compliance practices.
Course at a Glance
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Price and ticket airline journeys accurately using Amadeus and Sabre.
- Apply fare rules, fare conditions, and routing regulations correctly.
- Retrieve and interpret fare quotes and detailed ticket information.
- Issue, modify, and manage airline tickets with professional confidence.
- Understand fare calculations for all major journey types and itinerary structures.
- Interpret fare calculation lines and mileage-based pricing principles accurately.
- Apply IATA definitions and ticketing resolutions in real-world professional scenarios.
- Handle client fare and ticketing requirements professionally and efficiently.
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Completing this diploma opens pathways across the full range of travel, aviation, and hospitality careers:
Reservation & Ticketing ExecutiveManage airline reservations, fare pricing, and ticket issuance. |
Airline Ticketing ExecutiveHandle domestic and international ticketing operations. |
GDS ExecutiveWork with Amadeus and Sabre to manage bookings and fares. |
Travel ConsultantAdvise customers on fares, itineraries, and travel options. |
Corporate Travel ExecutiveManage travel arrangements and fare calculations for corporate clients. |
OTA Operations ExecutiveHandle online travel bookings, ticketing, and fare management. |
Employment Sectors
Airlines
Travel Agencies
Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)
Corporate Travel Management Companies
Tour Operators & Airports
Hospitality & Tourism Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join this course?
Students who have completed 10+2, graduates, travel consultants, and reservation executives can join this program.
Which GDS systems are covered?
Students receive practical training on Amadeus and Sabre, two of the most widely used Global Distribution Systems in the travel industry.
Is prior GDS knowledge required?
Basic travel and tourism knowledge is recommended, but the course is structured to help students understand fare and ticketing concepts step by step.
Does SAACH Academy provide placement support?
Yes. Students receive resume support, interview preparation, career guidance, and placement assistance.