AVIATION · TOURISM · HOSPITALITY · 1-YEAR PG DIPLOMA
PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality in Kochi
The PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality is a 1-year postgraduate diploma at Futurewings Academy, Kochi, for graduates who want to work with airlines, airports, travel companies or hotels. It combines aviation, tourism and hospitality training with industry software, foreign-language classes, industrial visits and placement assistance, and is also offered in packages with a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand.
1 yearGraduates (any degree)Classroom · Ernakulam South, KochiFees from ₹1,12,100 incl. GSTPlacement assistance
PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality at a glance
This is our most complete programme. Over one year you cover the three industries that recruit the most entry-level graduates in Kerala: airlines and airports, travel and tourism, and hotels. You learn how each one works, practise on the software they use, visit real workplaces and build the communication and grooming skills that interviews test.
The course is designed for graduates from any discipline, including arts, science and commerce, and for working professionals who want a structured route into the travel trade. Futurewings is run by travel-industry veterans and taught by IATA-trained faculty, so the content follows what employers actually ask for.
| Course | PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality |
| Level | 1-year pg diploma |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Eligibility | Graduates (any degree) |
| Mode & campus | Classroom training with industrial visits, at Futurewings Academy, CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016 |
| Next batch | Contact us for the next start date. Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed). |
| Fees | ₹1,12,100 to ₹3,18,600 incl. 18% GST, depending on the certification package; easy EMI available |
| Certification | RSDCA / NSDC / SDCC certification packages; programmes associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council |
| Admission | Merit-based, no entrance exam: free counselling, short interview, confirm your seat |
| Placement assistance | CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals |
Who should join
- Graduates from any stream who want a career with airlines, airports, travel companies or hotels
- Working professionals moving into aviation, tourism or hospitality from another field
- Students who want one broad programme instead of choosing between aviation and hotel management
- Anyone who wants the optional international exposure of the Thailand-trip package
What the course includes
- Optional Thailand trip package
- Foreign language training
- Industry-standard software training
- Live sessions and industrial visits
- Personality development and communication
- Placement assistance
What you’ll learn in the PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality
The modules below expand the course outline published by Futurewings Academy. Your counsellor can share the detailed module plan and timetable for the current batch.
Aviation industry & airport operations
How airlines and airports are organised, and the passenger journey from kerb to gate.
- Airport departments and terminal operations
- Airline and airport terminology
- Safety and security basics
Airline customer service & ground handling
The front-line roles most freshers start in.
- Check-in, boarding and baggage procedures
- Assisting passengers with special needs
- Handling delays and irregular operations
Airfares, ticketing & reservation systems
Practical work on computer reservation systems (CRS).
- Fare rules and fare construction
- Creating and changing bookings
- Ticket issuance and documentation
Tourism & destination management
The travel business from the tour operator's side.
- World destinations and travel geography
- Tour packaging and costing
- Tourism marketing basics
Travel agency operations
Day-to-day work of a travel consultant.
- Itinerary planning and quotations
- Hotel, car and flight reservations
- Travel documents, visas and insurance basics
Hospitality & front office
Guest-facing hotel skills.
- Front office and reservations
- Guest relations and etiquette
- Hotel management software
Foreign language training
Classes in a foreign language to improve your profile with international employers.
- Conversational basics
- Industry vocabulary
- Guest and passenger interaction
Personality development & communication
What interviews and employers test first.
- Spoken English and presentation
- Grooming and professional etiquette
- Mock interviews and CV preparation
How you’ll train at Futurewings
Every course mixes classroom teaching with the practice, exposure and coaching that employers expect, taught by IATA-trained faculty at our Ernakulam South campus.
Industry software
Hands-on practice on reservation systems (CRS) and the airport and airline systems used on the job, taught by IATA-trained faculty.
Industrial visits
Visits to airports, travel companies and hotels so you see real operations before your first interview.
Expert sessions
Live sessions and industry talks by airline, travel and hospitality professionals.
Communication & grooming
Personality development, spoken-English and interview practice, with foreign-language classes in the diploma programmes.
Placement assistance for this course includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals. See Placements for where our students aim to work.
Careers after the PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality
Graduates with this diploma can apply across all three industries, which keeps your options open while you are starting out. Many entry-level airline and airport roles are filled from the customer-service side, while travel companies and hotels recruit for reservations, front office and guest relations.
Roles you can apply for
Airline customer service executiveAirport ground staff (check-in and boarding)Ticketing and reservations executiveTravel consultantTour operations executiveFront office or guest relations executive
Typical employers: airlines, airports and ground-handling companies, travel agencies and tour operators, and hotels and resorts. Our placement assistance helps you prepare and refers you to recruiters; selection is always the employer’s decision.
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Fees, EMI and admission
Fees & EMI
Fees for this course range from ₹1,12,100 to ₹3,18,600, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. The base package covers the full course; higher packages add more certifications, a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand. Easy EMI options are available.
The PG Diploma is also offered in packages that include a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand; the trip is part of the top package only.
Each course is offered in certification packages: RSDCA (Regional Skill Development and Certification Authority), NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and SDCC (Skill Development Council Canada), singly or combined. Futurewings programmes are associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council. Your counsellor will explain which package suits your goals.
How to join: 4 steps
No entrance exam · merit-based admission
- Enquire. Call, WhatsApp or send the form on this page. We reply within 2 working hours.
- Free counselling. A counsellor checks your qualification and goals and confirms this is the right course for you.
- Short interview. A friendly conversation about your communication skills and interests. There is no entrance exam.
- Confirm your seat. Choose your certification package and EMI plan, submit your documents and join the next batch.
Parents and students are welcome to book a free campus visit or join the free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST, on Google Meet (English and Malayalam).
PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality: FAQs
Quick answers to what students and parents ask us most about this course.
Who can join the PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality?
Graduates in any discipline. The course also suits working professionals who want to move into aviation, tourism or hospitality. There is no entrance exam; admission is merit-based after a free counselling session and a short interview.
How long is the PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality, and where are classes held?
The course runs for 1 year. Classes are held at our campus in Ernakulam South, Kochi (CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge), and include industrial visits. Contact us for the next batch start date; our office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed).
What does the PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality cost?
Fees for this course range from ₹1,12,100 to ₹3,18,600, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. The base package covers the full course; higher packages add more certifications, a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand. Easy EMI options are available. The PG Diploma is also offered in packages that include a laptop, or a laptop and an international trip to Thailand; the trip is part of the top package only. See Admissions & EMI for how payments work, or WhatsApp us for the exact fee of your package.
Is there an entrance exam for admission?
No. Admission is merit-based with no entrance exam. After a free counselling session there is a short, friendly interview about your communication skills and interests, and then you confirm your seat.
Does the PG Diploma include the Thailand trip?
The international trip to Thailand is included in the top package (certifications plus laptop plus trip). The base package covers the full course without the trip. Your counsellor will show you each package and its fee.
How is the PG Diploma different from the Advance Diploma?
Both are 1-year programmes with the same practical approach. The PG Diploma is for graduates and covers aviation, tourism and hospitality; the Advance Diploma in Aviation & Hospitality Management is for students joining straight after Plus Two.
Is this a degree?
No. Futurewings awards diplomas and certificates, not degrees. The PG Diploma is a job-focused postgraduate diploma for people who already hold a degree.
What jobs can I apply for after the PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality?
Our placement assistance prepares you for roles such as airline customer service executive, airport ground staff (check-in and boarding), ticketing and reservations executive, travel consultant, tour operations executive and front office or guest relations executive, with airlines, airports and ground-handling companies, travel agencies and tour operators, and hotels and resorts. Placement assistance includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals.
Can my parents and I ask questions before joining?
Yes. Book a free counselling session or campus visit, or join our free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST on Google Meet, held in English and Malayalam for students and parents.
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Enquire about the PG Diploma in Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality
Tell us your qualification and goals. We reply within 2 working hours with the next batch date, your fee package and EMI options.
- Free career counselling, in person or on WhatsApp
- No entrance exam
- Campus visits welcome for students and parents
- Free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4 PM IST
Futurewings Academy
CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016
+91 82813 20702 · info@futurewingsacademy.com
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed)
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