Some of these topics are also explored in the following virtual classroom course:

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 382 participants from 62 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About

Learn the fundamentals for pricing journeys, how to interpret constructed fares, and how to decode electronic ticket data so you can provide your customers with the best service possible. With the abundance and complexity of today’s fare options, your clients expect you to provide a service that is accurate, faster and more affordable than the competition. This course teaches the language of fare construction and fare rules so you can provide your customers with the best advice and the lowest fare for their air itinerary and needs. You will develop new skills through practical exercises and with the support of reference materials to become the travel professional your customers' trust.

This course is available at IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as in-house training.

Course code: TALF-28

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites for this course
• Recommended level is Entry-level
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• To attend a class scheduled at one of our training centers: Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.
• To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Identify the parts of a journey
• Match cities and countries with IATA Traffic Conference areas and sub-areas
• Identify the global indicator for the routing flown
• Quote specified routing fares and select the best fares
• Convert and round currencies
• Price one way, round, and circle trips using normal fares
• Interpret electronic ticket (e-ticket) data elements
• Collect applicable taxes, fees, and charges
• Calculate child and infant fares

Course content

• IATA geography
  • Traffic conference areas
  • Sub-areas
• Fare construction formula
  • Mileage system
  • IATA fare formula
• Fare types
  • Normal unrestricted and restricted fares
  • Special fares overview
• Journey pricing
  • One ways
  • Round and circle trips

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Airline call center, reservation and ticket agents
• Travel agents
• Airline tariff and pricing analysts
• Interline billing auditors and revenue accountants

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.