Is the Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Amadeus) (DGDS093) recognised by airlines and agencies?

Amadeus is one of the major GDS systems used by airlines and agencies globally. Employers in those markets routinely look for candidates who can demonstrate working knowledge of the platform, and this diploma is designed around that.

Do I also need to learn Sabre or Galileo?

Many agents work primarily on one GDS, but additional platforms are useful in some regions. Once you have learned the logic of Amadeus through this diploma, picking up another GDS becomes considerably easier.

Will this diploma alone get me a cabin-crew role?

Not directly — cabin-crew recruitment focuses on service, safety and physical requirements. However, the Diploma in Air Ticketing pairs well with a cabin-crew qualification if you want airline employers to see broader aviation skills on your CV.

Can I complete this diploma while working?

Flexible study modes are usually available so working professionals can fit study around shifts. The admissions team can match you to an intake that suits your hours.

Is prior travel-industry experience required?

No prior experience is needed. The diploma starts from the basics of fares and reservations, then builds toward more complex ticketing workflows.

Diploma in Air Ticketing & Amadeus Reservations (DGDS093) | LSTH

Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Amadeus) (DGDS093) at LSTH

The Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Amadeus) (DGDS093) is built for one job: getting you confident on a GDS so you can actually be useful behind a travel-agency counter, in an airline back office or at a tour operator's ticketing desk. Amadeus is one of the dominant GDS platforms in Europe, the Middle East and large parts of Asia, and recruiters in those markets expect candidates to know more than the basics.

This diploma sits at the intersection of aviation services and tourism distribution. You will look at fares, routing, reissues, queues and the practical etiquette of working with airline rules — material that is closer to a working agent's day than to airline strategy. It is a hands-on, tools-led qualification rather than an academic one.

Why GDS Skills Still Matter

Travel has changed, but the back office hasn't disappeared. Corporate travel, group bookings, complex multi-segment itineraries and irregular operations all still flow through GDS terminals. Agencies and consolidators continue to recruit specifically for GDS-trained staff, and a sound grounding in Amadeus is one of the more portable qualifications in tourism — the same commands work in Dubai, Manchester and Manila.

Who the Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Amadeus) (DGDS093) Is For

Aspiring travel consultants who want a recognised technical skill on their CV.
Cabin-crew applicants who want a back-up specialism in ticketing.
Travel-agency staff already working manually who want to upskill onto a GDS.
Tour operator and DMC employees handling air components of packages.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Amadeus) typically move into roles such as reservations consultant, ticketing officer, fare desk assistant or junior corporate-travel consultant. The diploma does not guarantee placement, but it removes one of the most common barriers in the recruitment process — being able to operate the platform from day one.

Travel agencies and online travel companies.
Airline contact centres and ticketing offices.
Corporate travel management firms.
Tour operators booking air content for packages.

How the Programme Is Delivered

Because this is a tools-led diploma, study is structured around guided practice rather than passive reading. The module sequence and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment. Flexible attendance options are usually available — admissions can advise on what suits a working schedule.

Entry Requirements

Secondary-school qualifications or equivalent.
IELTS 5.5 or accepted equivalent for international students.
Comfortable using a computer keyboard — typing speed matters in GDS work.
Minimum age 18.

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