Thursday, 21 March 2013

What is a CRS/GDS?
 
What are the benefits of learning how to use Computer Reservation Systems?
A Computer Reservation System (CRS) are computer systems, which link airlines and travel agents together. These systems are used in the booking process, and provide up to date availability for airline seat purchases. Global Distribution Systems (GDS) are CRS systems, which can cater for multiple airlines, hotels, and car reservations. Airline Courses Online offers the most popular CRS courses including Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and Worldspan. These CRS systems are not available to the public. A Travel agent must subscribe to a CRS provider and complete specialist training. This is where airlines can help, by providing the specialist training. To work within the travel and tourism industry, learning a CRS can be an advantage when applying for jobs. Travel agents or airlines, will expect you to know a least one CRS. These systems are also used by hotels and car hire companies. Learning a CRS will greatly improve your chances of finding employment.

Below is a flowchart linking the database at the centre with the various operations it can perform.


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