Virgin Atlantic Fares and Ticketing

Air Travel Level One

Daytime (1½ days per week): 6 weeks
Evenings: 8 weeks
Saturdays: 10 weeks

This course will introduce you to the airline and travel industries, and is designed for those looking to gain the skills and qualifications to help them establish a career in the airline or travel industries. It is also suitable if you have been working in the industry and require specific air travel training and IATA recognition.

During this level you will learn to:

• Define IATA geographical areas and Global Routing Indicators
• Interpret various airline codings
• Identify differing fare types and their characteristics
• Select the lowest applicable fare for point to point itineraries with reference to fare rules
• Calculate fares applying the fundamental principles of the mileage system
• Construct fares using NUCs and the IATA rates of exchange for a range of currencies
• Interpret all ticket types

Complete MPDs/MCOs for airport ticket issue

Air Travel Level Two

Daytime (1½ days per week): 6 weeks
Evenings: 8 weeks
Saturdays: 10 weeks 

Designed to help students who have passed Level One or its equivalent to gain further knowledge of air travel and a second IATA qualification, this course will enable you to become proficient in complex fare construction and ticketing procedures. These are important skills in the field of business travel and travel management.

During this level you will learn to:

• Construct fares for multi-sector journeys, applying the mileage system, higher intermediate points and minimum fare checks
• Apply add-ons to construct unpublished fares
• Calculate fares for journeys with surface sectors
• Calculate fares for journeys involving side trips
• Construct special fares for multi-sector journeys with and without surface sectors
• Assess fares for journeys involving different classes of travel
• Complete automated and manual fare calculation areas

The programme is structured to provide you with the disciplines required to strengthen your knowledge and skills, helping you to pursue further professional or academic challenges. While we understand the importance of theory, our courses have a pragmatic focus on real-life scenarios. Reflecting this, tuition consists of lectures and tutorials and you will also take part in case studies and group work that let you apply theoretical concepts to problems in the real world.

If you would like advice concerning your eligibility or would like to discuss the programme in more detail, please contact a Course Advisor at the School on +44 (0) 208 516 7800 or email [email protected]

If you’re looking for a part-time programme of study you should first enrol for Virgin Atlantic Air Travel Level One which is an ideal introductory course and will best prepare you for further study options.

Whether you are considering a full-time or part-time course, we would always recommend that before choosing a course you should contact one of the Travel Studies team who will advise you. Better still, come to the School and see us! Contact us on 020 8516 7813 or email [email protected]

Pre-Application Advice

If you need any help or advice before completing the application form, please contact the School, and a member of the Tourism Department will be pleased to help you. The department’s direct line is +44(0)20 8516 7813.

How to join a Programme

Complete the application form, indicating the programme you wish to follow, the date you wish to commence the programme, and whether you wish to study full-time, Evenings, or Saturday Mornings.

Generally, Programmes commence February, June and October each year.

The completed application form should be returned to the Tourism Department, together with three passport-size photographs and copies of your qualifications (if applicable).

UCAS

For details of applying for the BSc programme through UCAS, please refer to the separate BSc prospectus.

Registration and Enrolment

If you are not qualified for the programme of your choice, the School may suggest an alternative programme that suits your needs and qualifications.

Your acceptance letter from the School will inform you of the date on which you should enrol and the duration and cost of the programme.

You should arrive at GSM London on the date specified in your acceptance letter.

You will be expected to make your first fee payment on enrolment, or produce evidence of funding.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation throughout the programme, the Accommodation Officer will arrange this on enrolment.

Further Information

Tuition fees are payable in advance.

Tuition fees are non-refundable.

Overseas students are reminded that they must comply with Home Office regulations on immigration, particularly with respect to attendance. A medical certificate must support absences due to illness.

Programme details are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to alteration. Programmes will only take place if justified by demand.

All fees are inclusive of government taxes. Students must adhere to the GSM London regulations relating to their programme, a copy of which will be provided on enrolment.

The School reserves the right to refuse to accept or enrol any student.