How is the Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) different from the Sabre and Amadeus options?

Each focuses on a specific GDS. Apollo is used in particular markets and accounts; Sabre and Amadeus dominate elsewhere. Choose based on the market or employer you want to target.

Do I need previous travel-industry experience?

No. The certificate is designed for newcomers as well as people already in customer service or travel-related roles who want a specialist credential.

Will this certificate replace vendor certification?

It is an LSTH-delivered certificate covering Apollo workflows. Vendor-issued certifications are separate. Admissions can clarify what is and isn't included.

Can the Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) lead to airline reservations jobs?

Reservations roles are common destinations for GDS-trained applicants, but every airline runs its own hiring criteria. The certificate is a credibility booster, not a hiring guarantee.

How long does it take?

It is a short certificate-level programme. Duration depends on intake and pace, confirmed by admissions.

What does the certificate cost?

Fees vary by intake and student status. Contact LSTH admissions for the current fee structure.

Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (CGDS073) | LSTH

Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (CGDS073) at LSTH

Apollo is the GDS that quietly powers a slice of the corporate-travel and airline-reservations world that the bigger names don't fully cover. If you're aiming at a market where Apollo still runs, knowing it well puts you in a smaller, more useful pool of applicants. The Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (CGDS073) is a short, focused way of getting there.

You'll cover Apollo's PNR structure, fare and ticketing logic, queues, basic re-issues and the customer-service framing that surrounds the technical work. The level is certificate, not diploma — so the depth is foundational and the time commitment is short, which is the right shape for a first specialist qualification.

Why an Apollo-Specific Certificate

Generic GDS knowledge is fine if you're only ever going to work where one system dominates. The Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (CGDS073) is for applicants who'd rather show command of a specific system on their CV than mention three GDS names with no depth in any.

Who This Certificate Is For

Travel agency newcomers in markets where Apollo is in use.
Customer-service staff at airlines or OTAs moving into reservations roles.
School leavers wanting a first specialist travel-trade qualification.
International students targeting Apollo-using employers.

Where Graduates Typically Go

Graduates often progress into travel consultant, reservations agent, ticketing officer and OTA support roles in markets where Apollo is in active use. Outcomes depend on the local market and the employer's own hiring process — the certificate is a credibility marker, not a placement.

How the Programme Is Delivered

The Certificate in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (CGDS073) is delivered as a short, focused certificate at LSTH London. Module structure, practical sessions and intake dates are confirmed at enrolment so the syllabus reflects the most current version.

Entry Requirements

Completion of secondary schooling or recognised equivalent.
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants.
Minimum age 17.
Comfortable working with command-driven systems and structured data.

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