Job Title: Travel Support Advisor – Air & Ground Operations
Location: Leyland, Preston
dnata Travel Group B2B is the UK’s biggest B2B-only tour operator and comprises of flagship brand Gold Medal and three specialist brands – Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys. We pride ourselves on our truly ‘agents-first’ approach and our strong mutually beneficial and supportive relationships with a huge range of supplier partners across the industry. We are part of the Emirates group.
We are now recruiting for a Travel Support Advisor to manage and action involuntary changes to customer travel arrangements, including airline schedule changes, flight cancellations, ticketing deadlines, and ground service modifications. This role ensures timely communication with customers and effective resolution of disruptions, working in a customer-centric manner to minimize inconvenience and protect business interests.
Job Accountabilities
Monitor and manage electronic airline queues, ensuring timely action and clearance in line with agreed performance targets
Process airline notifications promptly to ensure tickets are issued within required timeframes
Coordinate changes to air travel arrangements, including necessary updates to associated services such as hotel bookings, transfers, and car hire
Communicate flight schedule changes to direct customers and travel agents via phone, email, etc., and update all affected package components and documentation accordingly
Apply ABTA/ATOL guidelines to ensure customer arrangements comply with industry and company policies
Provide support during crisis situations (e.g. adverse weather, natural disasters, political unrest) to maintain customer service continuity
Inform customers and agents of accommodation renovations and manage any resulting changes, including relocations due to hotel closures, overbookings, or major refurbishments
Respond to supplier communications within 72 hours and update customers or agents with relevant changes
Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible outcomes for both the customer and the business
Uphold GDPR standards and maintain a consistently professional approach in all interactions
Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues
Take ownership of personal development to enhance the customer experience
Support the team manager in achieving service level targets and provide feedback on system issues and improvement opportunities
Consistently demonstrate dnata Travel Group’s Vision, Mission, and Values in daily work
To be considered for this role, we need you to have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4 in English and Maths or equivalent
Great communication skills – verbal & written
Able to deliver a difficult message with empathy and remain calm
Customer focussed
IT literate with great keyboard skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Great team player with a positive attitude
Problem solving skills
Adaptable and able to work under pressure
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Desirable:
Experience with GDS /travel systems
Previous travel industry or contact centre experience
