Amadeus GDS and Basics of Air TrafficLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student
• is able to understand different Amadeus solutions
• can use Amadeus reservation technology for basic fleight, hotel and car reservations
• is familiar with different user interfaces
• has a basic knowledge of airline terms and air fares
• is able to understand basics of traffic and terms used in the field

Contents

Contents
• Amadeus coding
• Amadeus Air and flight reservation
• Air fares and automatic pricing
• e-ticket
• Amadeus hotels and cars
• Amadeus System Online Help
• Amadeus e-support Centre

Starting level and linkage with other courses

No previous studies needed and no binding connections to other courses.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

The learning goals of this course can be reached in the following ways:

a. Lectures, related assignments and exam
b. Exam and/or learning assignment(s)

Assessing one’s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Grade 1
The student can use Amadeus GDS for making a basic flight, hotel and car reservation, pricing and e-ticket issue. The student has a basic knowledge of the role of GDSs in air traffic and is able to understand some rules and terms of air traffic.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Grade 3
The student can use Amadeus GDS fluently for making flight, hotel and car reservations, pricing and e-ticket issue. The student has a good knowledge of the role of GDSs in air traffic and is able to understand rules and terms of air traffic, and can give practical examples.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Grade 5
The student can use Amadeus GDS independently for making flight, hotel and car reservations, pricing and e-ticket issue. The student has a wide knowledge of the role of GDSs in air traffic and is able to understand and use rules and terms of air traffic, and can give versatile practical examples.