travel agent help

[skynoor]

hi
i am looking to open a travel agency but i don't know how i can get cheap fares to sell and how do i claim the comission from the airline or cruze?
doi have to approach the airlines one by one or what do i have to do?
hope someone can help

[Melinda B]

Originally Posted by skynoor

hi
i am looking to open a travel agency but i don't know how i can get cheap fares to sell and how do i claim the comission from the airline or cruze?
doi have to approach the airlines one by one or what do i have to do?
hope someone can help

Have you worked in the travel industry at all? Before opening your own agency I would suggest working in a Travel Agency to get a feel for it and find out how they work.

From your post you don't sound as if you're all that familiar with the structure and procedures of this industry.

[skynoor]

i have 5 years airline experience
i have worked at major airports like Dubai and Sydney
i have worked for airlines like Emirates , Virgin , Etihad and Thai
i have good information but the one thing i lak on is where do the travel agents get the special fares and how does the commission work and paid?
i have its % of the ticket sales but need more info

[Farid Zaki]

I suggest you start by speaking to Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) http://www.afta.com.au/.

[Emroy]

Perhaps look at opening a franchise? I do believe flight centre offers franchises - Franchises normally provide training, information and all you need regarding contacts in the industry.

- Jake

[DiscoverCroatiaHolidays]

The easiest way is to apply for an account with a consolidator such as AirTickets http://www.airtickets.com.au/. They organise everything for you, all you have to do is install a GDS such as Amadeus and off you go! Although you do need to get a Travel Agent's licence first via the Travel Compensation Fund www.tcf.org.au

Good luck.

Regards,

Nicole