Galileo
is one of the fastest growing distribution
companies of the world providing global
distribution services to the travel
industry and the first GDS to launch
E-ticketing in India. The Galileo
GDS provides instant access to the
widest range of travel vendors, automated
pricing of the most complex flight
itineraries, a variety of ticketing
products, fully customised client
documentation, technical solutions
and tools designed for all types of
agencies.
Over 450 airlines, 52 low cost carriers,
23 car rental companies and 70,000
hotel properties worldwide can be
accessed on Galileo Core Systems.
It has also achieved the status of
having the maximum number of Airlines
in India at the highest level of agreement.
The preferred choice of most of the
travel agents, some of Galileo's key
clients include American Express,
Thomas Cook, Travel Corporation India
and HRG SITA. The innovative products
are aimed at meeting all the needs
of the travel agent, besides doing
the basic booking and ticketing functions.
These include Galileo Web Services
(GWS), an application programming
interface; ClientFile Plus, a customer
data management solution; Galileo
Flight Integrator (GFI), a platform
aggregating low cost carrier content;
E-tracker, a web-based solution; Low
Fare Shopping Tool (LFST), an enhanced
shopping tool and Galileo Leisure,
an online retail booking system offering
leisure travel content.
Trade-wings Institute of Management
has a tie-up with Galileo to train
its students for the basic course
(Level 1) and Automated Ticketing
Course (Level 2).
Syllabus
of Basic Module (Level 1):
Introduction
Signing in
Reservations
Special Requests
Queues / Fares
Room Master
Car Master
Syllabus
of Automated Ticketing Module (Level
2):
Introduction to
BSP
Agency Stock
Fare Quotes
Manual Fare Build
Ticket re-issuance
Electronic Tickets
Automated Refunds
Eligibility:
Minimum
10+2 or equivalent. A good understanding
of written English, World Geography
and basic mathematics. A Diploma course
in travel would be an added advantage.
Job
Opportunities:
Reservation,
Ticketing & Counter executives
in Travel agencies, Airlines, Revenue
accountants & Prorators in Airlines
/ Airline back offices, check-in &
ticketing agents at airport, etc.