Travel Agent
Organize business and pleasure trips for your clients.
Ticket Agent
Sell tickets for transportation agencies. Also known as Teleticketing Agent, Ticket Dispatcher, Ticket Seller, Tourist Agent
Sells tickets for transportation agencies, such as airlines, bus companies, railroads, and steamship lines: Plans route and computes ticket cost, using schedules, rate books, and computer terminals. Ensures that cabins, seats, or space is available. Answers inquiries regarding airplane, train, bus, or boat schedules and accommodations. May check baggage and direct passenger to designated concourse, pier, or track for loading. May make public address announcements of arrivals and departures. May sell travel insurance.
Personality Traits
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Ticket Agent make?
Nationally: $20,000 – $46,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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