Richard Barter
About Richard Barter
Richard Barter is an Air Operations professional at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in the travel and airline industry since 2006.
Company
Richard Barter is currently working at Expedia Group, having joined the company in 2006. He has taken on various roles within the organization, primarily focused on air and commercial operations. His work involves managing operational relationships with over 500 partner airlines globally, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues that arise.
Title and Current Role
Richard currently holds the position of Air Operations at Expedia Group. Since December 2020, his role has involved dealing with operational issues pertaining to airline partners, with a strong focus on trust and relationship-building. His duties include triaging and escalating operational issues to guarantee excellent customer service.
Previous Roles at Expedia
Before his current role, Richard worked as a Commercial Operations Manager (Travel Manager) at Expedia Group from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an Analyst in Supply Operations, Global Transportation Operations from 2006 to 2018. Over the years, Richard has demonstrated significant expertise in managing airline operations and commercial facets to enhance the company's service offerings.
Experience at Travel CUTS
Richard’s professional journey before joining Expedia Group includes several roles at Travel CUTS. From 2002 to 2006, he was the National Pricing and Contracts Coordinator, and before that, he served as Regional Sales Coordinator SW Ontario from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, he managed operations at Travel CUTS from 1993 to 2000. These roles provided him with extensive experience in pricing, contracts, and sales coordination.
Education and Academic Background
Richard holds a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages, specializing in French and German, from The University of Salford, Manchester, UK, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. He also attended King George V School in Southport, UK. His academic background has equipped him with the linguistic skills and cultural insights valuable in his interactions with international airline partners.