FirstClass Travel Advisors
The Pioneering EIC™ Model (Empowered IC) Beyond the Standard IC Model

Build Your Own Luxury Travel Business - Backed by First Class

We supply premium leads, global buying power and next-gen travel tech. Earn what your talent deserves, and explore the world in style.

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What is unique about this host agency?

⚡ FirstClass EIC™ (Empowered IC) vs. Standard IC

Standard IC models give you software and wish you luck - forcing you to spend 50% of your time hunting for clients.

Empowered Independent Consultant

Your business. Our clients. Powered by First Class.

We’ve created a new model for experienced travel professionals who want to build their own independent travel business without having to spend years building a client base from scratch.

First Class EICs are powered by First Class. Your engine is pre-charged, with access to our premium client pipeline, global buying power, advanced travel technology and specialist expertise. You can skip the marketing guesswork and focus 100% of your time on booking business and first class clients.

We bring the clients. You bring the expertise. You build the business.

💎 The FirstClass EIC™ Advantage

  • We Service Elite Australian Travellers No economy bookings, you predominantly handle premium, international luxury travel.
  • We Supply the Ultra-Premium Pipeline. You Close the Bookings. No need to bring your own clients. FirstClass acts as your growth engine, delivering a continuous pipeline of qualified, high-net-worth inquiries directly to your desk. You focus entirely on what you do best - servicing luxury travellers and closing premium business.
  • Global Buying Power Gain immediate access to elite global luxury networks, preferred partner statuses, and major buying group airline contracts.
  • Next-Gen Tech & Absolute Freedom Operate your business from anywhere with a streamlined tech stack designed for mobile efficiency. Build your own legacy, and explore the world in the style you sell.
  • Direct Business Mentorship: Transitioning from an employee to a business owner requires a shift in mindset. You will receive direct mentorship on how to build, scale, and market a highly successful modern travel business.
THE FIRSTCLASS ECOSYSTEM THRIVES ON EXCELLENCE

🛡️ Who We Are Looking For

We are hand-picking a high-calibre founding Sydney cohort across these profiles:

  • Senior EICs (Senior Travel Consultants): Travel advisors ready for running their own business, focusing on servicing luxury travellers rather than chasing new business.
  • Autonomous EICs (Independent WFH Professionals: Motivated operators who want flexibility to suit their lifestyles, backed by a premium pipeline that rewards their drive.
  • Master EICs (Industry Experts & Retirees): Seasoned veterans looking to leverage their deep travel wisdom to generate a rewarding revenue stream while staying connected to the industry they love.
  • Business-Back EICs (Accomplished Entrepreneurs): Lacking travel experience but possessing an exceptional, proven track record of business success, looking to bring their sales expertise into the luxury travel sector.



Note: Whether operating full-time or part-time, absolute client responsiveness is non-negotiable. We strictly reject hobbyists, side-hustlers looking for travel perks, or casual opportunists.

About the Founder

 👑 Leadership & Vision

FirstClass was founded by Tina, a natural entrepreneur whose background in web development and digital marketing preceded her success in the travel space.

Tina directly mentors her cohort on how to build a highly successful, modern travel business. Her mission is straightforward: take care of tech and the client pipeline so elite professionals can focus on what they do best and earn what they truly deserve.

🚀 The EIC™ Launch Pathway

We are hand-selecting a tight-knit, prestigious founding Sydney cohort.

To provide our advisors with a constantly developing tech ecosystem, global licensing access, and a continuous pipeline of high-net-worth inquiries, a foundational onboarding investment applies to successful applicants. Crucially, this commercial investment fully integrates you into our client pipeline, ensuring you don't have to hunt for business:

  • Senior Travel Profiles: Senior EIC™ Onboarding - A foundational investment of $2,250+GST applies. This covers your complete system setup, custom host licensing, and direct routing into our premium lead stream.
  • Accomplished Entrepreneurs (Non-Travel Background): Executive EIC™ Coaching & Onboarding - A foundational investment of $5,000+GST applies. This premium tier covers extensive, dedicated operational coaching alongside your setup.

To be considered for a private screening with our leadership team, please complete the application below. Our founder will review every application to ensure a mutual fit.



To be considered, please include a brief cover letter addressing the following three questions (maximum 50 words per answer):


The FirstClass Independent Cohort