TRAVEL SERVICES REVIEWER

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Currency code
1. Indonesia IDR - Indonesian Rupiah
2. Myanmar MMK - Myanmar Kyat
3. Laos LAK -Lao Kip
4. India INR - Indian Rupee
5. Thailand THB - Thai Baht

Airline Code
1. Cathay Pacific Airways - CX
2. Qantas Airways - QF
3. China Eastern Airlines - MU
4. Eva Airways - BR
5. Asiana Airlines OZ

Number Code
1. Singapore 618
2. Cathay Pacific Airways 160
3. Thailand 217
4. Qantas 081
5. Emirates 176

1. Infant Filipino citizen is not entitled to tax

2. What country has no visa?

A. Israel B. Cuba C. Finland D. Bulgaria

3. proof of alien residency in the Phils. Of other nationality

A. E card B. I card C. passport D. community tax certificate

4. Not included in govt IDs

A. SSS ID B. voters ID C. postal ID D. drivers license
 Interview Questions:
1. What is DFA? (Dept. of Foreign Affairs)
- contribute to the enhancement of national security
and the protection of the territorial integrity and
national sovereignty, to participate in the national
- this is where we get/apply to have a passport
2. What is locator number?
- Usually a six digit code made from letters and
numbers, such as RMT33W, IIRCYC or KZVGX5.
Airlines use these codes to quickly access specific
flight records
- refers to a specific seat booking on a certain flight,
which is why the passenger's name is also required
when looking up flight information with a record
locator number

3. What is CENOMAR?
A Certificate of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR) is a
certification issued by the PSA (Philippine Statistics
Authority) stating that a person has not contracted
any marriage

4. What is GDS?
- Global Distribution System is a network operated by
a company that enables automated transactions
between travel service providers (mainly airlines,
hotels and car rental companies) and travel
agencies.

5. What is itinerary?
- detailed plan of trip
 6. How to get passport?
1 Find out what the passport fees are in your area
2 Make an appointment online
3 Prepare for your appointment
4 Go to the DFA Consular Office on your appointment date
5 Present your printed application to the Application Counter
Get your queue number at the Information Counter

7. What government agency will clear the minors as

travellers?
DSWD (Dept. Of Social Welfare and Devt.)

8. What is multiple entry visa?/ What is multiple visa?

-A multiple entry visa allows visitors to come and go
from Canada for six months at a time, without having to
reapply each time. It can be valid for up to 10 years, or
one month before your passport expires, whichever is
earlier. ... A single entry visa allows you to come to
Canada only one time.

9. What is BSP?
BSP is a system designed to facilitate and simplify the selling,
reporting and remitting procedures of IATA Accredited
Passenger Sales Agents, as well as improve financial control
and cash flow for BSP Airlines.
Importance of BSP? Simplification, savings, enhanced control

Simplification

-Agents issue one sales report and remit one amount to a

central point
-Airlines receive one settlement covering all agents
 -Simplifies and reduces work through the use of electronic
ticketing on behalf of all BSP Airlines
-Agents sales are reported electronically
Savings

Less resources required for billing and collection

Electronic distribution of billing reports and generation of
debit/credit memos (ADMs/ACMs) via BSPlink
Enhanced Control

Increased financial control thanks to centralization and grouping

Consolidated document flow, permitting accelerated quality controls
Overall process monitoring by a neutral body

10. EMB stands for embassy

11. Who is qualified to get or apply visa?

The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary
visitor's visa:
Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the
intended period of stay in the Philippines;
Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
Passport Photos (2 pieces);
Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of
destination; and
Payment of Visa Fees

OTHER VISA/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

1. Minor children below 15 yrs. old Traveling to the Philippines
Unaccompanied by or not Joining a Parent in the Philippines
2. Foreign Nationals on Board Privately-Owned Yachts or Sailboats
3. Foreign Newsmen, Journalists and Cinema/Television Groups
4. Foreign Nationals who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED PERIOD OF STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES
1. In case of a temporary visitor's visa holder whose stay in the Philippines
will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to
the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the
corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of
stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of
Immigration website (www.immigration.gov.ph).

12. Requirements for working visa

-Certificate of employment (OEC)
-passport

13. Why is immigration important?

is principally responsible for the administration and
enforcement of immigration, citizenship and alien admission
and alien registration laws in accordance with the provisions of
The Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended.

14. Where will you go if you have problems with your

documents while working abroad? Embassy

15. Who are considered suppliers in travel agency?

Third party like hotel, car rental, resort

16. What is the oldest GDS system?

GALILEO owned by TravelPort since around 2002

17. What is abacus?

Abacus is a global distribution system (GDS) only used by travel agencies in
Asia. It is operated by Abacus International Pte, Ltd., which is headquartered in
Singapore and which is owned by Sabre Holdings and eleven Asian airlines; All
Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Airways, Garuda Indonesia,
Dragonair, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines and
SilkAir.