I've HAD IT! How to get GDS access and do my own travel bookings?
Jan 25, 2008, 2:44 pm
#76
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Keep in mind you'll also get billed by the airline (debit memo) for any mistakes you make in fares. If you sign up for this, you are legally acting as an agent of the airline.
Jan 25, 2008, 5:50 pm
#77
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I just read this entire string, and keep wondering why nobody ever mentions state and federal income tax? There were words like "doing business as...", commission, fees, etc. Wouldn't fed and state get interested? And wouldn't one need a tax ID to sign on to some service to be a "home-based" travel agent? Or maybe nobody is making any income?
Romelle
I used EasySabre years ago, and wept when it was swallowed up and no longer available.
Romelle
I used EasySabre years ago, and wept when it was swallowed up and no longer available.
Jan 25, 2008, 6:04 pm
#78
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This is why my brother always tells me when someone is in the process of issuing a ticket at his TA office, that person cannot have disturbances (i.e. receiving phone calls) because mistakes caused by lack of concentration can be costly.
Jan 25, 2008, 7:16 pm
#79
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I just read this entire string, and keep wondering why nobody ever mentions state and federal income tax? There were words like "doing business as...", commission, fees, etc. Wouldn't fed and state get interested? And wouldn't one need a tax ID to sign on to some service to be a "home-based" travel agent? Or maybe nobody is making any income?
Romelle
I used EasySabre years ago, and wept when it was swallowed up and no longer available.
Romelle
I used EasySabre years ago, and wept when it was swallowed up and no longer available.
Not being familiar with US tax law, I can't say this with confidence. However, aren't SSNs tax IDs? Certainly in Canada, our SINs are tax IDs, for the purpose of both employment and self-employed business purposes.
Mar 9, 2008, 8:31 am
#80
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Nexion looks ideal for me! However I am UK based therefore I presume that I can't sign up :-(
Does anyone know of any UK based host agencies?
I have sent an email to sabre UK to see the price they charge for access. But will I be able to find a host to ticket?
Anyone else here across the pond with some experience on this?
Cheers
Alex.
Does anyone know of any UK based host agencies?
I have sent an email to sabre UK to see the price they charge for access. But will I be able to find a host to ticket?
Anyone else here across the pond with some experience on this?
Cheers
Alex.
Jan 13, 2011, 4:49 am
#81
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Hi djev,
I'm also interested in starting up my own on line travel agency.
Can you please share the info with me?
Ps) I'm in Europe if it makes any difference
Lotta
I'm also interested in starting up my own on line travel agency.
Can you please share the info with me?
Ps) I'm in Europe if it makes any difference
Lotta
Jan 26, 2012, 12:28 am
#82
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Just curious - it says that you get 80% of commission, but can anyone give me and idea of what commission is like?
0.1%?
1%?
5%?
0.1%?
1%?
5%?
Jan 26, 2012, 7:28 am
#84
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Jan 26, 2012, 8:04 am
#85
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Think I'll set my wife up as a TA. That way I can call and yell at her from the road when things go wrong 
Feb 2, 2012, 8:12 am
#86
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Int'l tickets, it just depends on the promo being offered to your host agency by the airline - it could be 5% for a discount Y fare, or 18% for an unrestricted Y or mid-tier J fare.
May 29, 2013, 5:09 am
#87
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GDS help please
I am very frustrated. I have spent months researching and setting up my new travel consulting business in Africa. I am finding it extremely hard to find a host agent that supports Africa and South Africa. I can't access GDS as I don't have an IATA code. Can any one help out or give me information. I am a home based agent and can't afford to pay thousands to get access.
May 29, 2013, 5:09 pm
#88
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Ask an agency in Africa where they got theirs? Strike a deal with them to be a commissioned outside agent?
May 29, 2013, 7:50 pm
#89
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Heloise: I optained my IATA # (as a new travel agent out of my home in 1993) and it was not a rough process, other than than being inspected. Granted this is a long time ago, what counted most was/is security as I had as an agent.
May 29, 2013, 10:14 pm
#90
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Why do some old threads get locked for bumping, whereas others like this and the scam thread remain?