A professional who sells tickets for transportation agencies, such as airlines, bus companies (other than city buses), railroads (other than street railways), and steamship lines. Respnsibilities include:

• 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.