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Travel, Tourism & Air Cabin Crew

Overview

Whether you've always dreamed of travelling the world, delivering exceptional customer service or working in the fast-paced travel industry, the travel, tourism and air cabin crew sector offers exciting opportunities to build a rewarding career. At East Coast College, we'll help you turn your ambition into real-world skills and open the door to a wide range of careers across the global travel industry.

Our travel, tourism and air cabin crew courses are designed for students who are ready to embrace new experiences and develop the confidence to succeed. You'll gain industry knowledge in areas such as customer service, worldwide destinations, travel operations and cabin crew responsibilities, while building the professional skills employers are looking for. You'll take part in exciting educational visits, with trips to local visitor attractions, airports and tourism businesses, as well as opportunities to travel abroad and experience international destinations. With expert tutors, practical learning, industry insights and employer engagement, you'll be well prepared to progress into employment, an apprenticeship or further study.

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Travel, Tourism & Air Cabin Crew FAQs


Yes, some practical activities and events will require you to wear a uniform. This consists of business dress and a neck scarf. Your tutor will explain any requirements before you start. 


Yes. We regularly welcome guest speakers and work with employers to give you an insight into careers in travel, tourism and aviation. These can include speakers from Hays Travel, ATPI, Co-op Travel, travel representatives and travel counsellors, as well as visits to employer partners such as ATPI head office and local holiday parks. 


Our course provides an excellent foundation for a career as cabin crew by developing the customer service, communication and teamwork skills that airlines are looking for. You may need to meet additional airline recruitment requirements, such as minimum age, medical standards and swimming ability, but many of our former students have gone on to work as air cabin crew for leading airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Jet2, TUI and British Airways.


No. You don't need to speak another language to join the course, although learning additional languages can be an advantage when working in the travel industry.

Explore our Facilities

Mock Aircraft Cabin

Mock Aircraft Cabin

Students train in specialist, industry-inspired facilities including a realistic mock travel agency and aircraft cabin, providing practical experience in customer service, safety procedures and in-flight operations. With access to airline industry software, commercial emergency simulators and expert-led training spaces, learners develop the confidence and professional skills needed for careers in aviation, travel and tourism.

Student Stories

Trips & Guest Speakers

Our Travel, Tourism and Air Cabin Crew students take part in a variety of exciting trips and activities, as well as enjoying talks from guest speakers who share their knowledge and experience. Take a look at some of the fantastic opportunities they’ve been involved in.

Your Future Starts Here

Take a look through the gallery below to see our Travel, Tourism and Air Cabin Crew students in action and get a glimpse of the hands-on learning that could shape your future.

See what our employer partners are saying

Co-operative Travel

"I have worked for the independent agency, Co-operative Travel, for over 22 years and have been privileged to have arranged trips for the Travel and Tourism students. I have also enjoyed taking time to talk to the Travel and Tourism students at the college about being a travel agent and all that entails, along with talking about the ‘Co-operative Difference’ principles which set us apart from our competitors on the high street."


Co-operative Travel

Samantha Fordham