I've HAD IT! How to get GDS access and do my own travel bookings?
Sep 11, 2005, 11:24 am
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I've HAD IT! How to get GDS access and do my own travel bookings?
I'm fed up... I've had it with futzing with Expedia and other sites trying to get mileage runs priced out, toying with it over and over to get the right routing and carrier combinations only to have it come back with idiotic carrier choices and brainless routings that cause what should be a $4k fare to come back as $39,000 in one case!!!
Ok, so how do I get direct access to a CRS so I can construct my own itineraries leg by leg, price 'em and ticket them? What do I do? I'm hopeful NEVER EVER to have to use a mainstream website again.
Ok, so how do I get direct access to a CRS so I can construct my own itineraries leg by leg, price 'em and ticket them? What do I do? I'm hopeful NEVER EVER to have to use a mainstream website again.
Sep 11, 2005, 11:38 am
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Become a home based travel agent... Works wonders for me!
Sep 11, 2005, 11:56 am
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how do you become a home based travel agent?
Sep 11, 2005, 12:57 pm
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I'd love to know also. It would be great to have direct access to a booking system.
Sep 11, 2005, 1:07 pm
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It doesn't seem THAT difficult to me...? Am I missing something?
And yes, I've managed to book a couple of MRs already... including a 10-leg LAX-DUB trip, using only ITA and AA.com (plus a quick call to AA.com CSR).
And yes, I've managed to book a couple of MRs already... including a 10-leg LAX-DUB trip, using only ITA and AA.com (plus a quick call to AA.com CSR).
Sep 11, 2005, 1:21 pm
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Originally Posted by oopsz
how do you become a home based travel agent?
Sep 11, 2005, 1:22 pm
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Originally Posted by djev
You and UABigBird have mail!
Also now looking at my local community colleges for classes.... I'm guessing you have to be certificated?
Sep 11, 2005, 1:34 pm
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Can I please get a copy too?
Thanks,
-pb
-pb
Sep 11, 2005, 1:59 pm
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Could you email me the info as well?
Sep 11, 2005, 2:04 pm
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Originally Posted by kanebear
I'm hopeful NEVER EVER to have to use a mainstream website again.
Sep 11, 2005, 2:16 pm
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"My Sabre"
I am not a travel agent, but signed up for a sabre system. It works GREAT! It is an actual travel agent system. Check out http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com/pr...sp2_007761.htm
Once it is installed, the log in is https://my.sabre.com
It costs me $47.98 per month. The system runs on my laptop (so I can use it on the road). Well worth the $47.98 per month. You will need to learn basic travel agency booking codes (like a real travel agent), but their web site has lots of good info on how to do this.
Happydad
Once it is installed, the log in is https://my.sabre.com
It costs me $47.98 per month. The system runs on my laptop (so I can use it on the road). Well worth the $47.98 per month. You will need to learn basic travel agency booking codes (like a real travel agent), but their web site has lots of good info on how to do this.
Happydad
Sep 11, 2005, 2:21 pm
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Originally Posted by djev
You and UABigBird have mail!
YGPM
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Sep 11, 2005, 2:24 pm
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Originally Posted by happydad100
I am not a travel agent, but signed up for a sabre system. It works GREAT! It is an actual travel agent system. Check out http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com/pr...sp2_007761.htm
Once it is installed, the log in is https://my.sabre.com
It costs me $47.98 per month. The system runs on my laptop (so I can use it on the road). Well worth the $47.98 per month. You will need to learn basic travel agency booking codes (like a real travel agent), but their web site has lots of good info on how to do this.
Happydad
Once it is installed, the log in is https://my.sabre.com
It costs me $47.98 per month. The system runs on my laptop (so I can use it on the road). Well worth the $47.98 per month. You will need to learn basic travel agency booking codes (like a real travel agent), but their web site has lots of good info on how to do this.
Happydad
Sep 11, 2005, 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by djev
You and UABigBird have mail!
I too would like to receive this information. Thanks!
Sep 11, 2005, 2:45 pm
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Originally Posted by happydad100
I am not a travel agent, but signed up for a sabre system. It works GREAT! It is an actual travel agent system. Check out http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com/pr...sp2_007761.htm
Once it is installed, the log in is https://my.sabre.com
It costs me $47.98 per month. The system runs on my laptop (so I can use it on the road). Well worth the $47.98 per month. You will need to learn basic travel agency booking codes (like a real travel agent), but their web site has lots of good info on how to do this.
Happydad
Once it is installed, the log in is https://my.sabre.com
It costs me $47.98 per month. The system runs on my laptop (so I can use it on the road). Well worth the $47.98 per month. You will need to learn basic travel agency booking codes (like a real travel agent), but their web site has lots of good info on how to do this.
Happydad