Air Ticketing Executive Jobs in Hyderabad
An air ticketing executive books, reissues and refunds air tickets, usually on a GDS such as Amadeus, Galileo or Sabre. They handle fare rules, date changes, cancellations and airline escalations with speed and accuracy. In Hyderabad, hiring is concentrated around Banjara Hills, Madhapur, Gachibowli, Begumpet.
What does a air ticketing executive do?
Ticketing is technical and unforgiving. Fare rule mistakes and late reissues become direct cash losses, so employers prize demonstrable GDS command over general travel enthusiasm.
Day to day
- Search, quote and issue tickets on the GDS
- Handle reissues, refunds and involuntary changes
- Apply fare rules correctly and explain them to sales
- Escalate to airlines when the system will not resolve it
The Hyderabad travel job market
Fast-growing outbound and visa desks alongside large support and back-office operations for national travel brands.
Air Ticketing Executive salary in Hyderabad
| Experience | Fixed band |
|---|---|
| Freshers, 0 years | 1.8 to 2.4 LPA |
| Up to 2 years | Up to 3.9 LPA |
| 2 to 3 years | Up to 5 LPA |
| 3+ years | Value based, discussed on the call |
Salary data last reviewed 2026-08-14.
Skills and tools employers test
- GDS command
- Fare rule interpretation
- Speed under queue pressure
- Accuracy on refunds and reissues
Tools: Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, Travelport, Airline agent portals
How to get hired as a air ticketing executive
- Name the GDS you are strongest on and your years on it
- Be ready for a practical reissue or fare rule question
- Mention refund volumes handled, not just bookings
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GDS certificate?
A certificate helps a fresher get shortlisted, but hands-on reissue and refund experience outweighs it for anyone with a year or more on the desk.
What does air ticketing pay in India?
Freshers with GDS training start around 1.8 to 2.4 LPA, rising to about 3.9 LPA at two years and 5 LPA at three, with value based pay above that.
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