Travel Consultant – Flights Team

Description:

Travel Places is seeking an experienced Travel Consultant to join its flights team. Managing high-profile accounts, the ideal candidate will have strong airline fares knowledge, be proficient in a GDS system (preferably Sabre), and have experience in business travel.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-touch service environment, booking complex flight itineraries for sports teams, sponsors, media, and organisations. Experience in group travel bookings is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

✈️ Accurate pricing and ticketing for flight bookings within required timeframes
✈️ In-depth knowledge of airline fares, including ticket re-issuing and refunds
✈️ Manage databases and systems, ensuring accurate operations
✈️ Build and maintain relationships with clients and key suppliers
✈️ Provide travel support outside working hours when required

Required Skills & Experience:

✅ Minimum 2 years’ experience in business travel or similar role
✅ Proficient in GDS systems (preferably Sabre)
✅ Strong understanding of airline fares, ticket issuing, and refunds
✅ Experience in complex flight bookings, including round-the-world (RTW) fares
✅ Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
✅ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
✅ High attention to detail and ability to work independently

About Travel Places:

Travel Places has over 40 years of experience in group travel management, working with clients across Formula One™, FIFA World Cup, America’s Cup, and entertainment tours. We specialise in high-profile, complex travel itineraries for athletes, media, sponsors, and touring groups.

Employee Benefits:

💰 Competitive salary
🏠 Hybrid office/home working
🚴 Cycle to work scheme
💼 Group personal pension scheme
🏆 Company incentive scheme
🎉 Staff social & wellbeing events
🏥 Health cashback & employee assistance programme