Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 3 of 21 tasks
Determine whether space is available on travel dates requested by customers, assigning requested spaces when available.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 6.6% of the role's time · $399M · all three pass it
Maintain computerized inventories of available passenger space and provide information on space reserved or available.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 5.0% of the role's time · $301M · all three pass it
Make and confirm reservations for transportation and accommodations, using telephones, faxes, mail, and computers.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.7% of the role's time · $225M · all three pass it
Does not pass
Examine passenger documentation to determine destinations and to assign boarding passes.
physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $488M
Confer with customers to determine their service requirements and travel preferences.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.9% of the role's time · $475M · waiting on a check
Announce arrival and departure information, using public address systems.
physical work, outside the screen · 7.3% of the role's time · $440M
Check baggage and cargo and direct passengers to designated locations for loading.
physical work, outside the screen · 7.3% of the role's time · $436M
Answer inquiries regarding information, such as schedules, accommodations, procedures, or policies.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.1% of the role's time · $424M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Provide boarding or disembarking assistance to passengers needing special assistance.
physical work, outside the screen · 6.9% of the role's time · $414M
Assemble and issue required documentation, such as tickets, travel insurance policies, or itineraries.
physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $379M
Trace lost, delayed, or misdirected baggage for customers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 6.0% of the role's time · $361M
Inform clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, or medical and visa requirements.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $291M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Plan routes, itineraries, and accommodation details, and compute fares and fees, using schedules, rate books, and computers.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $247M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Prepare customer invoices and accept payment.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $234M
Provide clients with assistance in preparing required travel documents and forms.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $207M
Provide customers with travel suggestions and information sources, such as guides, directories, brochures, or maps.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $198M · waiting on a check
Keep information facilities clean during operation.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $185M
Open or close information facilities.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $128M
Contact customers or travel agents to advise them of travel conveyance changes or to confirm reservations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $97.3M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Promote particular destinations, tour packages, and other travel services.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $60.7M
Contact motel, hotel, resort, and travel operators to obtain current advertising literature.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.4% of the role's time · $22.1M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 77,850 | $4.0B | $611M | $611M |
| Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | 18,480 | $787M | $121M | $121M |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 13,940 | $552M | $85.1M | $85.1M |
| Traveler Accommodation | 4290 | $188M | $28.9M | $28.9M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2400 | $110M | $16.9M | $16.9M |
| Rail Transportation | 1330 | $75.4M | $11.6M | $11.6M |
| Taxi and Limousine Service | 800 | $44.4M | $6.8M | $6.8M |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 1030 | $38.7M | $6.0M | $6.0M |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 530 | $25.0M | $3.8M | $3.8M |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 520 | $24.4M | $3.8M | $3.8M |