Is Apollo still used by airlines and travel agencies?

Yes. Apollo remains active across many corporate travel agencies and parts of the wider travel industry, particularly in markets where its legacy footprint is strong. Staff fluent in Apollo are actively recruited.

Do I need previous travel industry experience to take this certificate?

No previous experience is required. The Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) starts from foundational concepts and builds up to live-style Apollo entries.

How does Apollo compare with Amadeus or Sabre?

They are competing GDS platforms with similar overall purposes but different commands, screens and conventions. Many ticketing staff know two systems — adding Apollo widens your employability.

Can I work as a ticketing agent immediately after the certificate?

Many graduates secure entry-level reservation or ticketing roles after completion. Like any new hire, you will be expected to learn agency-specific workflows on the job.

Is the certificate available online?

Yes, an online study route is offered alongside on-campus delivery.

What does the certificate cost?

Fees vary by mode and intake. Admissions can provide current pricing on request.

Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) | HICL

Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) at HICL

Apollo is one of the older and still widely used GDS platforms in the travel industry, particularly across North American agency networks and parts of Asia. Knowing it well is a quiet career advantage: agencies still recruit specifically for staff who can navigate the screens, fares, segments and ticketing entries without hesitation. The Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) is a short, focused qualification aimed at exactly that skill.

It is designed to take a beginner from never having touched a GDS to being functionally productive on Apollo — comfortable with availability displays, fare quotes, PNR creation, ticket issuance and the common day-to-day amendments.

Why Apollo Still Matters

Despite years of talk about NDC and direct connects, the GDS remains the backbone of how multi-airline, multi-segment itineraries are sold. Apollo in particular has loyal users in corporate travel and traditional agencies. Knowing Apollo alongside or instead of Amadeus and Sabre simply widens your hiring market. The Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) treats Apollo as a serious tool, not a museum piece.

Who This Certificate Is For

School leavers looking for a quick, job-relevant entry into the travel industry.
Travel agency staff who currently use other GDS systems and want Apollo on their CV.
Customer service workers in airlines and call centres who interact with PNRs daily.
Career changers wanting a structured route into ticketing and reservation work.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) typically move into entry-level reservation agent, ticketing officer, travel consultant, or customer service roles within airlines and travel agencies. With experience, progression into senior consultant or supervisor positions is realistic, particularly if Apollo skills are combined with other GDS literacy.

How the Programme Is Delivered

The certificate is delivered through structured study units covering Apollo entries, fare construction basics, ticketing workflows and customer interaction. Both on-campus and online routes are available. Module sequencing and intake dates are confirmed at enrolment. Practical exercises form a significant part of the work.

Entry Requirements

Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
Basic computer literacy.
IELTS 5.5 (or accepted equivalent) for non-native English speakers.
Minimum age of 17.

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