Firat Yusifov
@firatyusifov
Travel executive at Elegant Travel who founded and led agency operations and built international airline relationships.
AzerbaijanWhat I'm looking for
At Elegant Travel, I founded and led travel agency operations covering ticketing, reservations, hotel bookings, and corporate travel. I built strategic relationships with international airlines and travel partners.
At PASHA Travel, I directed the airline reservation department and supervised daily operations. I also coordinated charter flight planning, seat inventory, and capacity loading.
Earlier, as an Inspector with the Aviation Security Department, Azerbaijan State Airlines Concern, I performed passenger, document, and baggage security procedures and conducted flight safety inspections. I also served as President of Asir Private Company, leading operations across travel, insurance, and customs-related services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director
Elegant Travel
Jan 2010 - Dec 2026 (16 years 11 months)
Founded and led full-scale travel agency operations covering ticketing, reservations, hotel bookings, and corporate travel. Built strategic relationships with international airlines and managed business development and client relations.
Director — Airline Reservations & Charter Operations Department
PASHA Travel
Jan 2005 - Dec 2010 (5 years 11 months)
Directed the airline ticket reservation department and supervised daily reservation operations. Coordinated charter flight operations, including flight planning, seat inventory, and capacity loading.
Inspector — Aviation Security Department
Azerbaijan State Airlines Concern
Dec 1995 - Nov 2002 (6 years 11 months)
Performed passenger, passport/document, and baggage security procedures. Conducted safety inspections for flights including British Airways, Lufthansa, and AZAL.
President
Asir Private Company
Led company-wide operations spanning travel, insurance, and customs-related services. Directed employees, clients, and business partners and managed operational strategy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Aviation Academy of AZAL
Aviatransport, Air Transportation
Studied Air Transportation at the National Aviation Academy of AZAL, completing in 2007.
IATA/UFTAA
IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT Course, Travel and Tourism
Grade: Passed with Distinction
Completed the IATA/UFTAA Foundation and EBT Course with distinction in March 2007.
Ministry of Tourism
Hotel & Travel Agency Management, Travel and Tourism
Completed a course in Hotel and Travel Agency Management in 2004.
Amadeus
Air Tickets & Hotel Booking, Travel and Tourism
Completed training in Air Tickets and Hotel Booking through Amadeus in 2004.
U.S. FAA / Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program
Aviation Security Management, Aviation Security
Completed Aviation Security Management training in 2002.
Higher Social and Political University
Bachelor's degree, International Law
1993 - 1998
Pursued a degree in International Law from 1993 to 1998.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AzerbaijanAuthorized to work in
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