I've trained on Amadeus or Sabre — is the Apollo diploma worth it?

Yes, if you're joining an agency or airline account that uses Apollo. The logic transfers, but the entries, formats and shortcut conventions differ enough that retraining genuinely speeds you up on the new system.

Will I be able to issue real tickets after this advanced diploma?

You will know how to construct fares, build PNRs and process ticketing entries. Live ticket issuance from a BSP-accredited agency requires the agency's own IATA credentials, but you will be ready to operate within that environment.

Do I need previous travel-industry experience to enrol?

No prior experience is required. Many students arrive new to the industry and the diploma assumes that, building geography, time-zone work and fare logic from the ground up.

Can I study the Apollo diploma online?

Theory components are well-suited to flexible study. The hands-on simulator work usually benefits from supervised access and on-campus attendance, which admissions can confirm based on the intake you choose.

How much does the diploma cost?

Fees depend on residency, study mode and intake. Admissions will share current pricing and any available payment arrangements when you enquire.

Advanced Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) | HICL

Advanced Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) at HICL

Apollo is one of the oldest and most respected Global Distribution Systems in the travel trade. Travel consultants and airline reservations agents who can navigate it confidently — building complex itineraries, pricing fare combinations, applying rules, issuing and reissuing tickets — remain in demand from agencies, tour operators and BPO call centres serving airlines around the world. The Advanced Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) is designed to develop exactly that fluency.

This advanced diploma covers GDS navigation, PNR creation, availability and pricing displays, queue management, fare construction, automated and manual pricing, reissues, refunds, agency reporting and the back-office processes that connect Apollo to the wider travel ecosystem.

Why GDS skills still matter

The travel trade has predicted the death of the GDS for two decades. It hasn't happened. Complex itineraries, corporate travel, multi-stopovers, group bookings and disruption rebooking still flow through systems like Apollo because OTAs and airline.com sites simply cannot handle them efficiently. A skilled GDS consultant is genuinely faster than any consumer interface for the cases the trade actually pays for.

Who the Apollo diploma is for

Aspiring travel consultants joining agencies, TMCs or tour operators.
Airline reservation agents seeking a formal Apollo qualification.
BPO and contact-centre staff moving into airline accounts.
Travel-industry professionals switching from Sabre or Amadeus to Apollo.

Where graduates of the Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) diploma typically go

Graduates commonly take up travel-consultant, ticketing-agent, reservation-agent, fares-and-ticketing-officer and corporate-travel-consultant roles. Some progress into refunds and reissues teams, group-desk specialists, training roles within agencies, or BSP/airline-relations functions. With experience, branch-manager and operations-manager opportunities open up.

How the programme is delivered

HICL combines theory with extensive hands-on Apollo simulator practice. On-campus delivery suits the practical nature of GDS training; flexible options may be available for theory components. Module sequencing, simulator access and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry requirements

Completed secondary education or equivalent.
Minimum age 18 at enrolment.
IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 or recognised equivalent for international students.
Comfort with computer-based work; geography and time-zone fluency build during the course.

Apply for the Advanced Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo)

If you want a clear, employable skill that the travel industry still pays for, GDS fluency is one of the best. Click Enroll Now to share your details with HICL admissions; they will respond within one working day with next steps and intake information for the Advanced Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo).