Why study Apollo rather than Amadeus or Sabre?

Apollo is widely used by certain agencies and corporate travel desks, particularly in markets where Travelport platforms dominate. Some employers favour Apollo experience specifically. Other GDS-specific courses (such as our Amadeus diploma) cover the same kind of workflows on different platforms — pick the one that matches the agencies you want to work for.

Can I work for an airline directly with the Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (DGDS094)?

Airlines run their own ticketing functions and frequently hire from agency-trained pools, so GDS knowledge is genuinely useful for airline customer-service roles. Specific airline hiring requirements still apply on top.

How much screen time is involved?

A significant portion — GDS skill is built through practice. Expect structured hands-on sessions throughout the course.

Is the diploma respected by travel agencies?

Yes. Agencies generally appreciate candidates who arrive GDS-literate because it shortens onboarding. The DGDS094 is positioned with that in mind.

How long does the diploma take?

Duration depends on intake and study mode. Admissions confirm timing on application.

What does the course cost?

Tuition fees vary by mode and applicant category. Contact LSTH admissions for the latest schedule.

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Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (DGDS094) at LSTH

Travel agencies and corporate travel desks still run on GDS systems, and Apollo is one of the platforms behind a large slice of global ticketing. If you've ever sat next to a travel consultant and watched them cut through screens of cryptic codes to assemble an itinerary, you'll have an idea of why GDS literacy still matters. The Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (DGDS094) at LSTH gives you the working knowledge to do that confidently.

This is a focused, vocational diploma rather than a broad management course. The Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (DGDS094) is for people who want to be employable on a ticketing desk fast and to have a recognised qualification on the CV when they apply.

Why GDS Skills Still Pay

Online retailing has taken a share of leisure bookings, but corporate travel, complex itineraries and fare construction still live in GDS environments. Agencies and tour operators routinely hire staff with GDS literacy because training someone from zero takes weeks of paid time.

Who the Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (DGDS094) Is For

Aspiring travel consultants and ticketing agents.
Existing customer-service staff moving into travel agencies.
Tour operator staff broadening their booking-system skills.
International students targeting agency, BPO or corporate-travel roles.

Career Pathways

Graduates typically progress into roles such as ticketing agent, travel consultant, reservations executive and corporate travel desk officer. Some move into mid-office or ticket-fulfilment positions for larger agencies. Career growth depends on fare-construction skill, customer-handling ability and the agency you join.

Programme Delivery

The Diploma in Air Ticketing & Reservation System (Apollo) (DGDS094) is delivered with hands-on practice sessions and structured tutorials. London's diverse travel-agency landscape gives a sense of the range of roles GDS-literate staff move into. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.