How Sky Bird Helps with Religious Travel

If four travelers are flying out of New York to Mecca, and two of their friends are meeting up with them via Chicago, and they all require halal cuisine, and the trip must be booked in three weeks, what is the approximate stress level of the travel agent? If we had to guess, it’s pretty high. When customers make a journey of faith, they’re counting on you to make sure their spiritual voyage is a success. This adds pressure beyond the normal realms of trip-planning. Let Sky Bird show you how easy it is to book religious travel with us!
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Places for Couples to Travel

There is more to planning a couple’s getaway than sending them to the nearest beach. The more you cater the trip to their relationship’s personality, the happier the couple will be. Here are some destination suggestions for couples traveling together:
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5 Ways to Make Money with an Airline Consolidator

Time is money, as the old saying goes. If you’re hung up on trip planning details, or simply unsatisfied with your current commissions, there’s an easy and free way to ramp up your earnings: consider working with an airline consolidator. Not only will you be able to make higher, better commissions, consolidators will provide you with help in a plethora of other ways.
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Sights to See in the City of Dubai

Showcasing the landmarks that make up the city of Dubai can be a monumental addition to your clients’ visit. Whether you are working with a full vacation or a brief stopover, our tours division, Sky Vacations, has customizable Dubai packages that get clients up close and personal with the city.

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The Ins and Outs of Working with Airlines:

How Airline Consolidators Help Travel Agents

Working in the travel industry is rewarding, but it’s also highly competitive. When it comes time to book your client’s trip, you need to have all the expertise you can get. Working with an airline consolidator helps travel agents navigate the inner-workings of airlines and the travel industry as a whole by providing agents with special rates, discounts, tickets, and insights.
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How Airline Consolidators Boost Your Commissions

If you’re unsatisfied with how much (or how little) your current commissions are, you should consider working with an airline consolidator. The great deals they provide on airfare gives travel agents the power to mark up commissions. Imagine being handed a blank check on which to write your desired amount of commissions! If you’re ready to give your business a boost, tune in to this monthly series on airline consolidation throughout 2018.

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We Speak Your Language, Literally!

How Sky Bird Provides the Best Customer Service

Agents with VFR customers have a unique benefit in working with their clients. They understand their culture and can speak in their respective native language. This creates a greater connection between travel agent and customer.

Imagine booking fares with the help of an airline consolidator that speaks your language!

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Sky Bird Travel & Tours Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Airline Industry Guests Fêted at The Henry Ford

There was no more appropriate place to celebrate a travel company’s anniversary than the Henry Ford Museum. Retired planes suspended from the ceiling served as the perfect backdrop for the 40th Anniversary celebration of Sky Bird Travel & Tours, a leading airfare consolidator.
On the evening of Thursday October 20th, dozens of guests from airlines and elsewhere in the travel industry gathered at the Henry Ford. The color of the evening was red – symbolizing the new Sky Bird logo, unveiled earlier this year, as well as the Ruby Anniversary of the company.
For forty years, Sky Bird has been a trusted airfare consolidator. The company was founded in metro Detroit in 1976 by husband and wife team, Arvin and Jaya Shah. From these humble beginnings, Sky Bird grew to the award-winning company it is today, with offices across the country and two international branches in Toronto, Mumbai, and Manila.
Sky Bird Travel & Tours would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all who helped make our 40th anniversary a success!

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Ice sculpture to commemorate Sky Bird’s 40th Anniversary

 

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Mr. Shah addresses the guests of the 40th Anniversary Gala

 

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40th Anniversary Gala at the Henry Ford Museum

 

Left to Right: Akshay Shah, Vice President of Marketing; Shweta Shah, Marketing Director; Jaya Shah, Executive and Co-Founder; Arvin Shah, Executive and Co-Founder.
Left to Right: Akshay Shah, Vice President of Marketing; Shweta Shah, Marketing Director; Jaya Shah, Executive and Co-Founder; Arvin Shah, Executive and Co-Founder.

 

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Left to Right: Raj Patel, Executive; Manisha Patel; Jaya Shah, Executive and Co-Founder; Arvin Shah, Executive and Co-Founder.

 

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Elegant place settings at the 40th Anniversary Gala

 

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Traditional Indian flute player

 

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KGB, a Motown Tribute Band

 

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Musicians play traditional Indian music at the 40th Anniversary Gala