Air Ticketing & Fare Calculation Masterclass

Course Description

Understanding how airfares are structured, calculated, and priced is one of the most powerful skills a travel professional can have. This masterclass goes beyond basic ticketing to give you a deep, practical understanding of the international fare calculation system the knowledge that separates an average ticketing agent from a true industry expert. This course covers the full spectrum of fare calculation from IATA fare construction rules and routing principles to add-ons, surcharges, currency conversion, and the most complex international fare scenarios. You will learn how to calculate fares manually, verify automated pricing, and identify errors that cost clients and agencies money. Ideal for travel agents, airline reservation staff, GDS professionals, and ticketing supervisors looking to master the technical side of international airfare. After completing this masterclass, you will have the advanced fare calculation skills needed to handle any ticketing scenario with accuracy, confidence, and professional authority.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: The Global Airfare System and IATA Framework
  Understand how the international airfare system is structured, how IATA governs fare construction, and the foundational concepts every professional ticketing agent must know.
  
  Module 2: Fare Construction Principles and Routing Rules
  Learn how international fares are constructed, how routing principles determine valid fare combinations, and how to apply maximum permitted mileage (MPM) rules correctly.
  
  Module 3: Add-Ons, Surcharges, and Taxes
  Study how add-on fares extend routing options, how fuel and carrier-imposed surcharges are applied, and how government taxes and airport fees are calculated and added to the total fare.
  
  Module 4: Currency Conversion and NUC Calculations
  Understand the Neutral Unit of Construction (NUC) system, how to perform accurate currency conversions using IATA exchange rates, and how to verify pricing across different currencies.
  
  Module 5: Fare Rules Interpretation and Ticketing Conditions
  Learn how to read and interpret fare rules, including advance purchase requirements, minimum and maximum stay conditions, stopovers, open jaws, and change and refund penalties.
  
  Module 6: Complex Itineraries and Real Fare Calculation Practice
  Apply everything you have learned to complex multi-sector, multi-airline international itineraries — calculating fares from scratch and verifying GDS-generated pricing with professional accuracy.