AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A leading global distribution system in North America, Sabre leverages the content from airlines, hotels, car rentals, and other travel suppliers across the world. Instead of connecting with thousands of vendors separately, an online booking platform can integrate with just one GDS — and tap into the almost exhaustless source of information.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

IATA-certified agents must commit to an industry ethical codes and meet the general industry procedure standards. Working as an IATA agent also means including the IATA logo and branding on travel agents’ premises and websites. The full accreditation also means that the agent follows standard ethics and behavioral codes.

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 21, 2020

Things are quite confusing here and nascent travel agents can easily get overwhelmed with understanding what’s IATA, how IATAN is different, why ARC number is the same as IATAN number… And a whole lot of other questions. Sounds complicated, but in plain English, BSP is a payment mediator between airlines and travel agents.

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Airlines Travel Agent Banking Certification 126

AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

“A host travel agency is an accelerator,” — explains the idea Ernesto Sigg Rodríguez, Chief Commercial Officer at Fitbooktravel , that provides technology consulting services for online travel businesses. “As As a travel agent you want to run your business, but you need resources that you can’t afford alone.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 7, 2023

We’ll talk about IATA numbers and what they mean to travel agents and also explore the main codes that standardize the aviation industry. IATA acts as the mediator between airlines and travel agents, overseeing the cash streams and protecting the airlines’ interests. Why do travel agencies need IATA numbers?

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 26, 2022

This article aims to explain how ticketing works, what a ticket is, which accreditations an agency should have in order to issue tickets, and how to sell flight seats without having major certifications. Online Travel Agencies. What is an airline ticket? The booking flow. Flight search. Airline web pages.

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Airlines Travel Agent Retail Booking 72

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 13, 2020

Our article explains why services of airfare wholesalers are still sought-after, what problems they solve, and how their air offerings differ from standard fares you can find online. Consolidators pass on net fares to travel agencies, charging a premium on top of each seat. In any case, travel agents get a good margin to earn money.

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Airlines Travel Agent Publishing B2B 113

AltexSoft Travel

MAY 30, 2023

More than two-thirds of sales in travel and tourism are made via the Internet, and the share of online vs offline bookings will only grow in the coming years. So the ability to accept online payments is becoming vital for any travel business. Ideally, cardholder information shouldn’t touch your backend systems at all.

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 9, 2019

A Global Distribution System , or GDS , is a computer network operating as a middleman between travel agents and numerous travel service providers. This is a beginner-friendly guide to starting your travel booking business or at least its online part. The certification is obligatory. What is a GDS?

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As late as last summer British Airways canceled more than 100 of their flights and delayed another 200 because of IT outages that involved two components of their passenger service software — one that was responsible for online check-in and the other that managed flight departure. And that episode was not a one-off. Source: Amadeus.

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Airlines eCommerce Certification Automation 18

AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

(By the way, if you’re curious about a fuller historical overview of flight bookings check our article: You’ll depart on the journey in the 1950s and arrive into current realities, traveling through all prominent events along the way.). With NDC, you can share your ancillaries with travel agents so that they can market them.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

We’ll also tell you about different perks you’ll get once you partner with the platform including the tools to develop your online presence – BookingSuite. If you’d like to book via the Demand API, you must be compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and have an SSL certificate. Online Payments.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

Plus, having an online RSVP system can save time and energy, as you don’t need to worry about keeping up with paper cards or emails going back and forth. With the help of local wedding planners and travel agents, you can make sure that all your desired events come together. This will not only help keep track of who is attending.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Another survey, conducted by C+R Research, states that 60 percent of online shoppers have tried the BNPL service. Also, just like with any other payment method, your own online payment solution must have a high security level to prevent fraudulent activity. By 2027, this number is expected to reach 900 million. Commission structure.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2020

Sourcing inventories of the largest online travel agencies. About half of all hotel bookings happens indirectly, meaning that travelers book rooms at Booking.com, Expedia, Orbitz, and other online travel agencies (OTAs). It originated from the airline industry and slowly tried to capture adjacent travel segments.

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