How Can the Travel Advisor Look Great During the Coronavirus Season?
Answer: If your client has an air ticket, but is not traveling in March or April… DON’T change or cancel it yet. Why should I wait to change or cancel my ticket? Airlines are not offering waivers for changes beyond April travel, but it is likely that they will offer a waiver for free changes as you […]
New Year, New Distribution Capability
What is NDC (New Distribution Capability)? NDC, or New Distribution Capability, is an XML standard created by IATA which allows the distribution of airfares and ancillaries through third parties. This will replace the outdated EDIFACT protocol. The EDIFACT protocol, currently used by GDSs, can only communicate fares and schedules and have not kept up with […]
30 New Features on Centrav.com
We’re sure you’ve already noticed–but Centrav got a new look and even better capabilities. In honor of our 30 year anniversary, we wanted to take a minute to share 30 new things you can use on centrav.com. New, cleaner look – easier to read. Offering First Class. You can now book infants online. You have […]
How to Make Money Selling Air
You need to sell air If you are not selling air you are losing revenue opportunities as well as clients. At Centrav.com you can add a markup to every fare — the revenue is there for the taking. If you push a client away without offering to do the air for them you will lose […]
Delta Air Lines Webinar
Check out our new webinar, Delta‘s “Triple P Seminar” Product, Performance and Partners! Delta has invested over $5B dollars over the past 4 years in Products, hear about the innovated technology, aircraft, and state of the art facilities. Delta is the most reliable U.S- global airline and in 2017 was ranked 1st for on-time, completion factor, and baggage. Learn more about things they do […]
4 Profit-Killing Myths about Selling Airfare
In the early days of the airline industry, a travel agent’s main source of revenue was through commissions. When the airline industry cut commissions in 2002, travel agents were driven to become more innovative in the way they earned a living. Many turned their focus to cruise and tour packages where they could still get […]
Norwegian Air Agent Incentive
You can win round-trip tickets and much more! Norwegian Air is pleased to announce an agent incentive for the month of March! You can earn a $100 Visa gift card for every 10 passengers booked during the month. The top booker of the month will receive a $500 gift card as well as a pair of round-trip tickets! Rules & Regulations […]
How to Fill the Travel Agent Income Gap
Stephanie Lee, the founder of Host Agency Reviews noticed a gap that travel agents need to fill–the income gap. Job satisfaction is not usually an issue with travel consultants with 81% reporting being “happy and satisfied” or “super happy and satisfied.” However, eventually earnings could get in the way of job satisfaction. How much does […]
Should I Drop My GDS?
GDS can be a pain to deal with at times…from the ARC reports to debit memos. However, you can easily skip those with an airline consolidator! Below are the benefits of using an airline consolidator like Centrav vs. GDS.
Seat Assignments
“How do I get seats assigned for my client?” A simple question now has a more complex answer. Some airlines charge for a seat assignment of any kind while some charge for a seat assignment in a preferred spot on the aircraft (window, aisle). The best way to handle those is on the airline’s website […]