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Revision History

Date Version Authors Reason / Description of Change


Keith Reynolds
March 2014 V9.0 Updated course to include Smartpoint 3.0.
Incorporated EMD into the body of the course.
MCOs removed.

Version Control 9.0

Acknowledgements:
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Contents
Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Module 1: Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 9
Prerequisites ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Housekeeping ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Course Length ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Course Materials ................................................................................................................................. 9
Course Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 10
Features and Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 10
Introducing Galileo Document Production ....................................................................................... 11
Fares Help ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Module 2: Issuing E-Tickets................................................................................................................... 13
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 13
Ticketing Commands ......................................................................................................................... 14
Ticketing Qualifiers ....................................................................................................................... 14
Booking File Details ....................................................................................................................... 15
Viewing an E-Ticket Record........................................................................................................... 19
TINS Report ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Voiding a Ticket ................................................................................................................................. 22
Ticketing Carrier Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 23
Module 2 Review .............................................................................................................................. 24
Module 3: Specific Passenger/Fare Selection ....................................................................................... 25
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 25
Passenger Selection .......................................................................................................................... 25
Issuing a Ticket for Specified Passengers only .............................................................................. 25
Fare Selection................................................................................................................................ 26
Specific Ticket Modifiers ................................................................................................................... 27
Module 3 Review .............................................................................................................................. 29
Module 4: Ticketing Modifiers .............................................................................................................. 31
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 31
Mandatory Ticket Modifiers ............................................................................................................. 31
Form of Payment .......................................................................................................................... 32

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Optional Ticketing Modifiers ............................................................................................................ 34


Commission ................................................................................................................................... 34
Endorsements ............................................................................................................................... 35
Net Ticketing ................................................................................................................................. 37
Plating Carrier ............................................................................................................................... 37
Multiple Modifiers ........................................................................................................................ 38
Amending/Deleting Ticket Modifiers ................................................................................................ 39
Amending a Modifier .................................................................................................................... 39
Amending More than One Modifier ............................................................................................. 39
Deleting a Modifier ....................................................................................................................... 39
Module 4 Review .............................................................................................................................. 40
Module 5: Manual Fare Build................................................................................................................ 41
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 41
Creating a Manual Fare Build Screen (FBC) ...................................................................................... 41
Updating the Fare Build Screen (FBU) .............................................................................................. 45
Segment Related Entries ............................................................................................................... 49
Baggage ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Taxes ............................................................................................................................................. 49
Passenger Facility Charges ............................................................................................................ 50
Flight Segment Tax (US domestic journeys only).......................................................................... 51
Endorsements ............................................................................................................................... 51
Filing the Manual Fare (FBF) ............................................................................................................. 52
Multiple Passengers and Passenger Descriptions............................................................................. 53
Amending a Filed Fare ...................................................................................................................... 55
Deleting a field .............................................................................................................................. 55
Ignoring a Manual Fare Build ............................................................................................................ 56
Restoring a Filed Fare........................................................................................................................ 56
Module 5 Review .............................................................................................................................. 57
Module 6: Tour Ticketing ...................................................................................................................... 60
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 60
Tour Ticketing ................................................................................................................................... 60
Tour Code Modifier (TC) ............................................................................................................... 61
Inclusive Tour Modifier (IT) ........................................................................................................... 61
Bulk Tour Modifier (BT)................................................................................................................. 61
Commissions ................................................................................................................................. 62

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Module 6 Review .............................................................................................................................. 64


Module 7: Net Remit 2 .......................................................................................................................... 65
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 65
Modifiers ........................................................................................................................................... 65
Airline Information AI– ................................................................................................................. 66
Value Code VC– ............................................................................................................................. 67
Net Fare NF ................................................................................................................................... 68
General Information ......................................................................................................................... 69
Module 7 Review .............................................................................................................................. 70
Module 8: Ticket Revalidation .............................................................................................................. 71
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 71
Revalidation ...................................................................................................................................... 71
Revalidating an E-Ticket after the Passenger has been Divided out ............................................ 73
Revalidating British Airways E-Tickets .......................................................................................... 74
Module 8 Review .............................................................................................................................. 76
Module 9: Exchange Tickets ................................................................................................................. 77
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 77
Ticket Exchange or Revalidation ....................................................................................................... 77
Exchange Fill-In Formats ................................................................................................................... 78
Steps to Reissue a Ticket ................................................................................................................... 78
How to Use the Exchange Ticket Fill in Format (FIF) screen ............................................................. 79
Example 1 – No Additional Collection – Unused ticket..................................................................... 79
Example Number 2 - Additional Collection Exchange....................................................................... 85
Voiding / Cancelling a Reissued ticket .......................................................................................... 89
Alternate Currency Reissues ............................................................................................................. 89
Module 9 Review .............................................................................................................................. 91
Module 10: Automated Refunds .......................................................................................................... 92
Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 92
Processing a Refund .......................................................................................................................... 92
Re-printing the Refund Notice ...................................................................................................... 96
Cancelling a Refund....................................................................................................................... 96
Viewing Refunded Tickets on the Payment Report (HMPR) ......................................................... 96
Module 10 Review ............................................................................................................................ 98
Module 11: Itinerary Remarks .............................................................................................................. 99

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Module Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 99


Manually Added Remarks ................................................................................................................. 99
Unassociated Remarks .................................................................................................................... 100
Associated Remarks ........................................................................................................................ 101
Check in Remarks ............................................................................................................................ 102
Terminal Information ...................................................................................................................... 103
Displaying Itinerary Remarks .......................................................................................................... 104
Amending and Deleting Itinerary Remarks ................................................................................. 105
Re-associating Itinerary Remarks................................................................................................ 106
Canned Remarks ............................................................................................................................. 107
Adding Canned Remarks into an Itinerary ...................................................................................... 107
Enhanced Itineraries ................................................................................................................... 107
Galileo Itineraries ........................................................................................................................ 108
ViewTrip Itineraries ......................................................................................................................... 109
ViewTrip E-Ticket Receipts .......................................................................................................... 110
Module 11 Review .......................................................................................................................... 112
Module 12: Linkage and Support Document Set Up .......................................................................... 113
Module Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 113
Setting up Support Document Printing ........................................................................................... 113
Reprinting Support Documentation............................................................................................ 115
Printer Linkage ................................................................................................................................ 115
Linking to an Itinerary Printer (DI) .............................................................................................. 116
Linking to a MIR Device (DI) ........................................................................................................ 117
Displaying your Linkage .............................................................................................................. 117
Bringing the Status Up ................................................................................................................ 118
Delinking ..................................................................................................................................... 118
Module 12 Review .......................................................................................................................... 119
Module 13: Stock Control ................................................................................................................... 120
Module Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 120
Displaying E-Ticket Numbers .......................................................................................................... 120
Itinerary Stock Control .................................................................................................................... 121
TINS Report ..................................................................................................................................... 122
Ticket Voiding.................................................................................................................................. 123
Module 13 Review .......................................................................................................................... 124

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Module14: Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMD) ................................................................... 125


Module Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 126
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 127
Printing and Document Modifiers .............................................................................................. 128
Selection Criteria Modifiers ........................................................................................................ 130
Reason for Issuance Codes (RFIC) and Sub-codes (RFISC) .......................................................... 131
Types of Electronic Miscellaneous Documents .............................................................................. 132
Standalone EMD (EMD-S) ........................................................................................................... 132
Associated EMD (EMD-A)............................................................................................................ 133
EMD Example 1: Issuing an EMD for a Reservation Change Fee ................................................ 134
Displaying EMD Information in a Booking File ............................................................................ 138
EMD Example 2: Issuing an EMD for a Group Deposit.................................................................... 141
EMD Example 3: Issuing an EMD for a Service Booked for all Passengers on all Flight Segments . 145
EMD Example 4: Issuing an EMD for Multiple Services Booked, for only one Passenger .............. 150
Voiding an EMD............................................................................................................................... 153
Refunding an EMD .......................................................................................................................... 155
Viewing EMD History ..................................................................................................................... 157
EMD Information on the TINS Report ............................................................................................. 159
Module 15: E-Ticketing Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 160
Module Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 160
Common E-Ticket Problem Scenarios ............................................................................................. 160
Unable to issue a Ticket .................................................................................................................. 160
Unable to Display an E-Ticket Record ............................................................................................. 161
Unable to Revalidate or Exchange an E-Ticket ............................................................................... 161
FAQs - Unable to Revalidate an E-Ticket..................................................................................... 162
Unable to Void an E-Ticket.............................................................................................................. 163
Unable to Send Automatic TKNE E-Ticket Numbers to the Airline ................................................. 163
Module 16: Fallback and Recovery for Itinerary and MIR .................................................................. 164
Module Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 164
Tracking the Flow of a Document ................................................................................................... 164
Transmission Flow of a Document .............................................................................................. 165
Fallback and Recovery Procedures ................................................................................................. 166
Displaying Demand Pending and Sent Buffer Image Counts ...................................................... 166
Displaying Images in the Pending Buffer .................................................................................... 167

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Scrolling through the Demand Pending Buffer ........................................................................... 167


Deleting an Image from the Demand Pending Buffer ................................................................ 167
Bringing the Printer Status Up .................................................................................................... 167
Working with the Printer Buffer ..................................................................................................... 168
Printer Buffer Image Count ......................................................................................................... 168
Displaying the Printer Buffer Image ............................................................................................ 168
Deleting an Image from the Printer Buffer ................................................................................. 169
Quick Starting the Printer ........................................................................................................... 169
Appendix A: Enhanced TINS Reports ................................................................................................ 170
Daily TINS Reports........................................................................................................................... 170
Basic TINS Reports ...................................................................................................................... 170
Daily Activity Report (DAR) ......................................................................................................... 171
Period Activity Report (PAR) ....................................................................................................... 172
Summary Activity Report (SAR) .................................................................................................. 173
Appendix B: Module Review Answers ............................................................................................... 174
Module 2 Review: Issuing E-Tickets ............................................................................................... 174
Module 3 Review: Specific Passenger/Fare Selection ................................................................... 175
Module 4 Review: Ticketing Modifiers .......................................................................................... 175
Module 5 Review: Manual Fare Build ............................................................................................ 176
Module 6 Review: Tour Ticketing .................................................................................................. 176
Module 7 Review: Net Remit 2 ....................................................................................................... 177
Module 8 Review: Ticket Revalidation ........................................................................................... 177
Module 9 Review: Exchange Tickets .............................................................................................. 177
Module 10 Review: Automated Refunds ....................................................................................... 178
Module 11 Review: Itinerary Remarks ........................................................................................... 178
Module 12 Review: Linkage ........................................................................................................... 178
Module 13 Review: Ticket Stock Control ....................................................................................... 179

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Module 1: Introduction

Welcome to the Galileo Document Production (e-ticketing) course. This


two day course will give you the ability to produce electronic travel
documents and itineraries using the Galileo system.

Prerequisites
You must have a working knowledge of the Galileo system and be able
to create and fare quote a Booking File.

Housekeeping
You should note the following details:
 Fire exits
 Toilets
 Start and finish times and breaks
 Mobile phone policy

Course Length
The course is designed to last two days.

Course Materials
This course book provides areas to make notes and complete exercises.
It is designed to be a learning tool during class and to be used as a
reference guide back at your office.
There is a separate module at the end of the course containing answers
to exercises.

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Course Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to perform the following
functions:
 Issue an e-ticket
 Add appropriate ticket modifiers
 Interpret payment reports for BSP reporting
 Add fare elements using Manual Fare Build
 Add Tour Code and Net Remit modifiers
 Revalidate an e-ticket
 Exchange an e-ticket
 Refund an e-ticket
 Void an e-ticket
 Add Itinerary Remarks
 Perform printer linkage
 Manage stock control
 Issue an Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMD)

Features and Benefits


Galileo Document Production provides:
 Improved customer service through automated document
production, increasing both accuracy and efficiency
 Automated electronic reporting, reducing costly agency overheads
 Simultaneous action of the booking and ticketing process,
providing the potential for increased revenue

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Introducing Galileo Document Production


This course provides you with hands-on experience of issuing electronic
tickets, itineraries, MIRs and EMDs in a working environment. The
support documentation provides examples and formats covered in the
course.
The Galileo Document Production system offers the following:
 Electronic ticketing
 Itinerary printing
 Ticket and Itinerary stock records
 Electronic reporting to BSP
 The ability to hand off information to back office systems in your
agency using the Galileo MIR
 EMDs

Successful performance of these tasks is based on the data contained in


the Booking File at time of ticketing.
When the request is made to issue documents, the Galileo system
checks the Booking File for the following data:
 The itinerary is in chronological order
 Name fields are present and in correct format
 There is a filed fare(s) present, either automatic or manual fare
 A plating carrier is present
 A form of payment field is present
 A vendor locator is present (in most cases)
 A received field has been entered
When a ticket is issued, system checks are made to ensure sufficient
ticket numbers and itinerary stock (if applicable) are logged into
electronic stock records.
When all checks have been made successfully, an electronic ticket is
issued and recorded in the airlines Electronic Ticket Server (ETS) and a
record of the e-ticket is automatically noted in the Booking File.
The Galileo system amends the ticketing field and ends transaction on
the Booking File.
Ticketing data will also be recorded on the TINS report which is
subsequently reported to BSP.

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Fares Help
When you make the request to issue a ticket, the Galileo system checks
that there is a filed fare present, whether it is an automatic fare quote
or manual fare.
In addition to the HELP pages found in Galileo, ASK Travelport provides
answers to your questions and self -study exercises to help with practice
and boost your fares knowledge.

Self-study exercises can be found using the following ASK Travelport


answer numbers:
 AN9335 - Fare Display
 AN9341 - Fare Quote
 AN9345 - FS and FQP

Each exercise is approximately 30 minutes in length.

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Module 2: Issuing E-Tickets

HELP ETKT
When the Booking File is ready it is possible to produce an e-ticket,
itinerary and MIR, if applicable. This module explains the ticketing
format, and the various qualifiers which can be added to it.
The term e-ticket is an abbreviation of electronic ticket. It is a paperless
electronic document used for ticketing purposes.
When you make the command to issue the ticket, details of the
customer’s reservation and ticket number are transmitted directly to the
airlines electronic ticket server.
In some instances, you may wish to produce an e-ticket receipt or
alternatively the passenger may print their own from the
www.viewtrip.com website.
Although airline check-in staff does not usually need a physical
document, many passengers do still want to take a physical document to
the airport.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Identify various ticketing commands
 Access the TINS payment report
 Identify additional data printed on a ticket
 Adhere to carrier guidelines

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Ticketing Commands
HELP TKP
The Galileo system checks for the presence of a filed fare, plating carrier
and form of payment (FOP) when a ticketing request is made. The
plating carrier is selected automatically by Galileo in markets/agencies
which use Automatic Plating Carrier Logic.

Ensure the Booking File has been completed with the mandatory items,
plus a filed fare and a form of payment. End and retrieve the Booking
File before making the ticketing command.
The most frequently used ticketing entry is: TKP

Format: Explanation:

TKP TicKet Please

This entry will end the Booking File, and issue the e-ticket and any
associated documents including itineraries and MIRs.
Example screen response:

Ticketing Qualifiers
HELP TKPI
You can use qualifiers to select which documents are required. For
example, it may be necessary to print the itinerary before the ticket is
issued.
Example formats:

Format: Explanation:

TKPDID Demand Itinerary Device

TKPDTD Demand Ticket Device

TKPDAD Demand Accounting Device (MIR)

TKPDTDAD Demand Ticket and Accounting Device

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Booking File Details


When the ticket is issued, the Booking file is automatically updated.
Refer to the following example Booking File after it has been retrieved.

The ticket field is amended to add the date/time of issue together with
the agent's sign on and duty code.
The Filed Fare is updated to show the ticket number:

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The system adds two new Quick Access buttons to the Booking File in
the PNR Viewer window - *HTI and *HTE

*HTI – Tins Remarks exist

Example screen response:

This displays ticket number 9329901891912 and itinerary 000850445


and the total fare charged.
Note: ET indicates that an e-ticket was issued.

*HTE – Electronic Data may exist

All airlines allowing the issue of e-tickets provide access to their e-ticket
database. It is possible to display records for any electronic ticket
generated by your office or a branch office.
Click the *HTE Quick Access button to display the e-ticket record.
Example screen response:

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Screen explanation:

Screen: Explanation:

TKT: 932 9901 891912 e-ticket number pre-fixed with the airline 3 digit
code 932

NAME: SMITH/JOHNMR Passenger name

PH: 0 126 289 7602 Passenger’s home phone number

ISSUED…..30DEC13 Date that the e-ticket was issued

FOP: CHEQUE Form of payment

PSEUDO: 0EA7 Issuing agency pseudo. A three-character


pseudo will always be prefixed with 0

PLATING CARRIER…VS The two letter plating carrier code selected as


part of the fare quote process or added as a
ticket modifier

ISO: GB ISO code – ticket issued in the UK

IATA 99999992 IATA number of the issuing agency

USE Status of the e-ticket


OPEN – unused and eligible for status updates
USED or FLWN – The journey associated with
the e-ticket has been completed
APRT – The operating carrier has secured the e-
ticket prior to the scheduled departure
CKIN – The passenger has made his/her
presence known to the operating carrier
LFTD – The passenger has boarded the aircraft
UNVL – The validating carrier has determined
that the e-ticket is unavailable for use as
ticketed and may only be exchanged.
EXCH – The value of the e-ticket has been used
as full or part payment for a reissued ticket
RTFC – The Validating Carrier has determined
the coupon status is no longer available for use
as ticketed and applicable taxes/fees/charges
only may be refunded.
RFND – The unused value of the e-ticket has
been refunded to the passenger
VOID – The ticket has been made void within
the permitted voiding period as defined by BSP

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Screen: Explanation:

CR Carrier column, in this case VS for Virgin Atlantic


Airways

FLT Flight number: 601

CLS Booking class code: Y

DATE Date of segment(s)

BRDOFF Board and off points

TIME Scheduled departure time

ST Status of the reservation


OK – Space confirmed
SA – Stand-by

F/B Fare Basis code: Y2

CPN Coupon number, e.g. 1

FARE GBP 1520.00 Fare expressed in local currency

TAX Tax breakdown

TOTAL Total fare including tax in the currency of the


country of issue

EQUIV Any equivalent base fare is shown in the


currency of the country of issue

LON VS JNB ……… Fare calculation / construction

RLOC 1G…..T9K0ZI The booking locator from the Galileo system


(1G) and the airline’s hosting system.
VS GQMCN0

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Viewing an E-Ticket Record


It is possible to make the following entries from a retrieved Booking File.

Format: Explanation:

*HTE Display Historical Ticketing Electronic data

*TE002 Display record number 2 from Electronic Ticket list


when *HTE produces a multiple ticket list

*TEL Redisplay the multiple Ticketing Electronic List

You can make the following entries without retrieving the Booking File.

Format: Explanation:

*TE/125960000078 Display e-ticket data using the


ticket number (check digit
omitted)

*TE/AA/FF10087654 Display an e-ticket record held


in the American Airlines
database using the passengers
mileage membership number

*TE/LH/CC373900000000000 Display an e-ticket record held


in the Deutsche Lufthansa
database using the credit card
number

*TE/AF/10DEC13PARMRS-LE Display an e-ticket record from


BLANC the Air France database using
the date, routing and passenger
family name

TINS Report
HELP TINS
ASK ANSWER 578
The TINS report displays a list of transactions for each day, and is
updated automatically as each ticket is issued, with details of the
passenger name, fare, total taxes, commission and form of payment.
It is more commonly referred to as the Payment Report or Daily Activity
Report and is forwarded electronically to BSP overnight.
The TINS report provides system generated ticket numbers. This
includes any tickets that have been voided either by your agency or
automatically during the ticketing process.

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Enter: HMPR
Example screen response:

Note: TINS records may be displayed for up to 32 historical working


days, although the period of time may vary from country to country.

If you need to access an historical TINS report for a previous date, the
entry is: HMPR/12AUG

Other TINS formats:

Format: Explanation:

HMPR Display the TINS Report for today for own office

HMPR/XX9 Display the TINS Report for today for branch office
XX9

HMPR/E12345 Print the TINS report for today on printer GTD E12345

P-HMPR Print the TINS report for the current day

HMPR/D Display the TINS Report for Domestic Tickets only

HMPR/I Display the TINS Report for International Tickets only

HMPR/02JAN Display the TINS Report for a specific date

HMPR/ALL Display the TINS Report for all transactions

HMPR/TKT Print the TINS Report for ticket transactions only

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HMPR/CU-EUR Display the TINS Report in an alternative currency

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Voiding a Ticket
HELP VOID
ASK ANSWER 570
The period in which you can make a ticket void differs from country to
country. For example, in the UK, it is only possible to void a ticket on the
day of issue.
Once a ticket has been issued and then made void, it is not possible to
reverse the process or “un-void” it.
If an e-ticket has been issued, you may want to void it if perhaps the
wrong form of payment was entered.
The entry to void the VS ticket in the example above is:
TRV/ 9329901891912

Entry: Description:

TRV Ticket Report Void function identifier

/ Separator

9329901891912 Ticket number including the airline code. The


check digit is optional.

Screen response:

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Ticketing Carrier Guidelines


ASK ANSWER 2347
You must adhere to the specified carrier’s criteria before ticketing can
take place, and should make these checks before making the ticketing
command:
 The airline must have an agreement with Galileo, and have signed
the Galileo Participation Agreement
 The airline must be a BSP participant and the agent must have
authorisation to issue tickets for that airline
Note: To enable an agent to issue a ticket through the Galileo system,
any carrier for whom your agency is authorized to issue tickets must be
listed in the AAT (Agency Account Table).
It is essential for interline travel that every airline in the itinerary must
have an agreement with the ticketing airline.
For example, ZB (Monarch Airlines) may not be issued on TP documents.
To check the ticketing agreements between two airlines, make the entry
DT/IAT/DISXX (XX represents the ticketing carrier).
Refer to the following example for KLM.
Enter: DT/IAT/DISKL
Example screen response:

Note: The table shows those airlines which accept a KL ticket.


When a Y indicator appears next to the interline carrier code, it denotes
that the interline carrier may be ticketed against the validating carrier,
even if the validating carrier is not present in the itinerary.
If no Y indicator is present next to the interline carrier code, that carrier
can only be e-ticketed if a validating carrier segment is included in the
filed fare.

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Module 2 Review
Use your Course Book, Online Help and ASK Travelport and answer the following questions. Make all
reservations in your name unless advised otherwise.

1. What is the entry to issue a ticket only?

2. Create a Booking File using your name, for travel Hong Kong/San Francisco 18 January / July and
return on 27 January / July in M class with United Airlines.

Fare quote and add the form of payment as cash. End and retrieve the Booking File and issue a
ticket only. Write down your entry.

3. Retrieve the Booking File and make the entry to display the TINS remarks. Write down the
entry.

4. What is the ticket number?

5. What is the entry to display the TINS Report?

6. What is the entry to void ticket number 057 9900035440 1?

7. Can you issue an e-ticket on plating carrier Air France (AF), with a sector on Air Zimbabwe (UM)?

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Module 3: Specific Passenger/Fare Selection

The ticket command TKP assumes that tickets are required for all
passengers and all filed fares. However, it is possible to identify a
specific passenger and/or filed fare for ticketing.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Issue a ticket for a single passenger from a multiple Booking File
 Issue tickets for a specified filed fare in a Booking File

Passenger Selection
It is usually most efficient to make the passenger selection at the time of
the fare request, often paired with a segment selection. This
determines which passengers and/or segments will be produced at the
time of ticketing.
The entry TKP will issue tickets for all passengers in the Booking File,
irrespective of the number or type of passengers or different fare
quotes. Each passenger is automatically linked to a fare quote.

Issuing a Ticket for Specified Passengers only


You would issue a ticket for specified passengers in a Booking File if the
filed fare is for all of the passengers, but you only wish to issue tickets
for some of them.
For example, some airlines do not accept e-tickets for infant passengers
and therefore it will be necessary to issue tickets for all other passengers
except the infant.
Example entry: TKP1P1

Entry: Description:

TKP Issue ticket

1 Filed Fare 1

P1 Passenger 1 only

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Fare Selection
HELP TKP
Similarly, it is possible to ask for tickets for all passengers linked to a
particular filed fare.
This is most likely to be used when you have a number of different fares
in the Booking File. For example, a Booking File may contain one fare
filed for domestic feeder flights and a separate fare filed for an
international journey. You may only wish to issue the tickets for the
international sectors.
Example entry: TKP2

Entry: Description:

TKP Issue ticket

2 Filed Fare 2 for all passengers

Whenever you request a ticket for a specific passenger, you must


include the filed fare number even if there is only one filed fare in the
Booking File.

Other format examples:

Format: Explanation:

TKP3 Issue ticket for filed fare 3 only

TKP1P3 Issue ticket for filed fare 1 passenger 3

TKP1P3-5 Issue ticket for filed fare 1 passengers 3 through to 5

TKP2P2.4 Issue ticket for filed fare 2 passengers 2 and 4 only

Note: In a multiple passenger Booking File, it is not possible to issue


tickets for selected passengers against more than one filed fare in one
entry.

For example, you may have a Booking File for three passengers, with
one filed fare for international flights and a second filed fare for
domestic flights.

You can issue tickets for all passengers and all fares (TKP) or all
passengers for one fare (TKP2), but you cannot issue tickets for an
individual passenger for both fares.

To issue tickets for just one passenger you must either split the
passenger from the Booking File, or issue two separate tickets, one for
international travel and one for domestic travel.

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Specific Ticket Modifiers


ASK ANSWER 2281
HELP TMU
If there is more than one passenger in a Booking File and the passengers
are using different forms of payment, or require different ticket
endorsements, you must add the information using passenger related
ticketing modifiers.
Refer to a Booking File example for two passengers who have the same
fare quote.
Passenger 1 will pay by cash and passenger 2 will pay by cheque.
Both have the same plating carrier details. The entries are:

TMU1P1FS Ticket modifier update Fare 1, Passenger 1, form of


payment cash

TMU1P2FCK Ticket modifier update Fare 1, Passenger 2, form of


payment cheque

Note: Both entries must include the filed fare number, even if there is
only one fare in the Booking File.

Booking File Example


The following Booking File for four passengers has two separate fare
quotes.
There are two adults (passengers 1 and 2), one child (passenger 3) and
one infant (passenger 4).
There are two fare quotes, filed fare 1 (FQ1) being for the international
sectors SINDELSIN (S1.4) and filed fare 2 (FQ2) for the domestic sectors
DELMAADEL (S2-3).
The domestic carrier 9W does not allow infant e-tickets. (Arrangements
must be made directly with the carrier to issue the infant ticket on your
behalf.)
The example will help you understand which tickets will be issued for
each command.

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Entry: Explanation:

TKP1P1-2 Will issue international tickets only for both adults.

TKP2P1-3 Will issue domestic tickets for all passengers


except the infant.

TKP1 Issue international tickets (filed fare 1) for all


passengers.

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Module 3 Review
Use your Course Book, Online Help and ASK Travelport and answer the following questions. Make all
reservations in your name unless advised otherwise.

1. What is the entry to issue tickets for the international sectors (only) for all passengers?

2. What is the entry to issue domestic USA tickets for the child?

3. What is the entry to issue international tickets for the Katsarou family?

4. What is the entry to issue tickets for Mrs Christoloudis’ domestic USA ticket only?

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5. Create a Booking File for two customers travelling from Frankfurt to Bahrain on your date in Y
class with Gulf Air (GF); your passengers wish to travel back 7 days later. Use your name and a
friend’s name. Add all mandatory fields and add a fare quote. End the Booking File, noting the
Record Locator.

Issue the ticket for the first passenger in the Booking File only. Your passenger will be paying for
his ticket with an American Express card 374296409071000 which expires 12/16.

You have already obtained an approval code which is A0021. They do not require an itinerary.
Make a note of the ticket number.

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The Galileo system checks for the presence of a filed fare, plating carrier
and form of payment when a ticketing request is made.
Ticketing Modifiers are stored within the actual filed fare and not the
Booking File, and can be viewed by displaying the filed fare breakdown.
They are located in the ‘T’ line at the bottom. Different ticketing
modifiers may be entered for each filed fare.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Identify and add mandatory ticket modifiers
 Identify and add optional ticket modifiers
 Amend or delete ticket modifiers
 Add name remarks

Mandatory Ticket Modifiers


HELP TMU
ASK ANSWER 8684
Mandatory ticket modifiers are those that must be present in the
Booking File before the Galileo system will allow tickets to be issued.
Rather than completing them in the Booking File, it is possible to add the
form of payment and plating carrier by using ticketing modifiers.
All ticketing modifiers are prefixed with entry code TMU, followed by
the filed fare number:
TMU1 Ticket Modifier Update filed fare 1.
Note: Agencies using Plating Carrier Logic cannot use a ticketing
modifier to change the plating carrier.
To override the plating carrier added by the system, you must make a
new fare quote entry specifying the required plating carrier, e.g. FQCSQ.

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Form of Payment
There are various forms of payment that may be used:

Format: Explanation:

FS Cash

FCK Cheque /check

FINV12345 Invoice Number

FNONREF Non-refundable without reference to


issuing agent

F487652221110028*D1216 Credit card with date of expiry (no


spaces in the credit card number)

FMSfreetext Miscellaneous payment

Refer to the following example entry:


TMU1FCK

Entry: Description:

TMU Ticketing modifier update

1 Filed fare number 1

F Form of payment entry code

CK Form of payment cheque

Response after *FF1:

The form of payment (CK) and plating carrier (CY) are stored together in
one line of the fare quote.

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Note: When using a credit card, the vendor code is optional but if it is
included the system will check the code against the numeric identifier of
the vendor (usually the first 4 numbers).
If there is a mismatch, the system will respond with ‘CHECK CREDIT
CARD VENDOR’.
The system will obtain an approval from the credit card company at the
time of ticket issue. If credit card approval is obtained outside the
system, e.g. by phone, then an inhibitor must be added to the entry to
prevent duplicate authorization.
For example, if the non-system approval code is 123456, the entry will
be:
TMU1FAX487652221110028*D0916*A123456
Important note: Check the number very carefully as the system does
not validate any entry with an authority code inhibitor.
If the reject message ‘CONTACT CREDIT CARD VENDOR’ is received, it is
essential that the credit card company is contacted because it could be a
stolen card.
Alternatively, there could be an error in the communications link
between the Galileo system and the credit card company. It is
important to ascertain where the error has occurred. Failure to do so
may result in the requested approval amount being set against the
customer's credit limit which could lead to embarrassment for the client
on subsequent use of the card.
Credit cards which can be used with Galileo document production are:
 AX American Express (including Optima)
 DC Diners Club
 CA MasterCard (including Access/Eurobank)
 VI Visa
 TP AirPlus/Universal Air Travel Plan
 JC JCB
It is vital to ascertain that the airline accepts payment from the credit
card company as the system does not check if an agreement is in place.
Credit card information can be found in GC*7.
Note: Please be aware that any form of payment entered as a ticket
modifier will override any existing Booking File form of payment (F.)
entries.

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Optional Ticketing Modifiers


HELP TMU
ASK ANSWER 8684
There may be additional information that needs to be added to a ticket
other than a form of payment and plating carrier. Two of the optional
ticketing modifiers are the commission and endorsement entries.
Tour Codes, Commercial Agreement Number (CAR) codes and Value
codes used in net ticketing are also added in this way. (Tour Ticketing
and Net Remit Ticketing are covered in later modules.)

Commission
When you issue a ticket, the system will automatically default to the
commission rates which are held in the commission table provided by
Galileo or stored in your AAT table.
However, there may be occasions when this level needs to be amended
if an agency arrangement exists with an airline, or the airline have
changed their standard commission but not yet advised Galileo. The
entry ensures that the specified commission level appears on both the
ticket (BSP remit area) and on the BSP sales return.
The entry is added as a ticket modifier update.
Example entry to add zero commission:
TMU1Z0

Entry: Description:

TMU1 Ticketing modifier update for filed fare number 1

Z Commission entry code

0 Amount of the commission.

Screen response:

Note: This entry may also be made independently or combined with


additional ticketing modifiers, and may be entered in any order.
Example entry:
TMU1Z5/FNONREF

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Endorsements
ASK ANSWER 1631
Endorsements are used on a ticket to specify restrictions applicable to
that document. Within the system, endorsements are classified into
two categories:
 System generated (programmatic) endorsements, automatically
added as part of an FQ response
 Agent added (manual) endorsements
Galileo will send a maximum of six lines of endorsements, each with a
maximum of 29 characters to the e-ticket vendors. However, only three
lines with a maximum of 29 characters each can be added manually
using a ticketing modifier entry.
Note: Not all characters will display on the issued e-ticket or in the
order entered. All airlines have their own restrictions as to the
maximum number of characters visable on an issued e-ticket.
Programmatic endorsements will appear on the ticket first. Any
endorsements added as TMU entries will appear after.
Here is an example of how a system endorsement appears in the
Booking File after a fare quote has been obtained.

The endorsement ‘VALID CY /NONREF/ appears near the bottom of the


quote.
You must add a manual endorsement when special restrictions that
must be shown on a ticket have not been added automatically as part of
the fare quote.
For example, a transatlantic ticket may need to be issued in conjunction
with internal US flights.

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To add an additional endorsement, a ticket modifier is used.


Example entry: TMU1EBVALID BA ONLY

Entry: Description:

TMU1 Ticketing modifier update for filed fare number 1

EB Endorsement box entry code

VALID….. Endorsement – free format

The system response is ‘TICKET MODIFIERS UPDATED’ and the


endorsement is stored at the bottom of the file fare.

If multiple endorsements are required, they must be input together


using an asterisk * as a line separator, but the entry code (EB) must be
repeated.
Example entry:
TMU1EB VALID BA ONLY*EB VALID FLTS DATES SHOWN*EBNONREF
If you attempt is make separate entries, the system response will be:

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Net Ticketing
If issuing tickets for special negotiated discounted fares for certain
airlines it may be necessary to manually build the fare and then add
specific ticketing data by means of a ticketing modifier entry.
Manual Fare Build is covered in Module 5, Tour Ticketing in Module 6
and Net Remit Ticketing in Module 7.
Here are some of the common entries.
Each format begins TMUn (filed fare number), followed by:

Format: Explanation:

TC12345 Tour Code 12345

IT*PC Inclusive Tour Modifier

BT*PC Bulk Tour Modifier

AI-1234567 Commercial Agreement Reference (CAR) code

VC-C0020 Value Code (supplementary 20% commission)

NFGBP350.00 Net Fare of GBP350.00

Plating Carrier
In most countries, Plating Carrier Logic ensures that the correct carrier is
selected and appended to the filed fare. It is generally not necessary to
make this entry.
Entry: TMU1CBA

Entry: Description:

TMU Ticketing modifier update

1 Filed fare number 1

C Plating carrier entry code

BA Two character carrier code

The modifier will be added to the fare quote, but will not be visible on
the face of the Booking File.

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Display the fare (*FF1) to see the results of your entry.

Multiple Modifiers
Ticketing modifiers can be entered separately, or can be combined using
an oblique (/) as the separator.
Example entry: TMU1CAZ/FCK

Entry: Description:

TMU Ticketing modifier update

1 Filed fare number 1

CCY Plating carrier entry code and two character carrier code

/ Separator

FCK Form of payment cheque

The system response is ‘TICKET MODIFIERS UPDATED’

Note: Ticket modifiers can be added to the Booking File in any order.
The system may not necessarily display them in the order in which they
were entered.

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Amending/Deleting Ticket Modifiers


The same logic which is used for amending and deleting Galileo
reservations entries also applies to any ticket modifiers.

Amending a Modifier
It is very easy for you to amend an existing ticket modifier.
Example entry:
TMU1EB@VALID FLTS DATES SHOWN

Entry: Description:

TMU1 Ticketing modifier update for filed fare number 1.

EB Entry code of modifier to be changed


(Endorsement box in this example).

@ ‘Change’ key.

VALID FLTS… New modifier details (In this example, new


endorsement in free format).

Note: If more than one endorsement is present, the system will change
them all to reflect the new entry. It is not possible to change just a part
of an endorsement.

Amending More than One Modifier


To change more than one modifier in one entry, follow this format:
TMU1Z@1/F@CK
This entry will change the commission to 1% and the form of payment to
cheque.

Deleting a Modifier
To delete a modifier, follow the usual logic in the Galileo system.
Entry: TMU1Z@
The system response is ‘TICKET MODIFIERS UPDATED’
Note: You cannot delete ‘system generated' (programmatic)
endorsements. You can only amend or cancel programmatic
endorsements by using a manual fare build entry. This will be covered
later in this course.

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Module 4 Review
Create a Booking File in your name. Book flights from Frankfurt to Munich with LH on your date,
staying for one week, in Y class. Fare quote; the passenger is paying cash for their ticket. End the
Booking File and note the Record Locator.

1. What is the entry to add a ticket modifier showing 12% commission for filed fare 1?

2. Now, retrieve the Booking File made at the beginning of this exercise. The client advises you
she/he is now going to pay by cheque for their ticket. Make the amendment and write
down the entry you used.

3. Now add a manual endorsement to the ticket…’REFUND RESTRICTED’.

4. Prepare the Booking File with any other necessary entry for ticketing so that when the client
returns with the cheque a simple TKP entry will be all that is required. End the Booking File
and note the reference below. Finally, issue the ticket and keep it safe as you will need it
later in the course.

5. Create a Booking File in your name. Book flights from Chicago to London on UA on your
date, returning 10 days later in Y class. Quote a fare then end and retrieve the Booking File.
Make the shortest possible entries to issue an e-ticket and itinerary. The passenger will pay
by American Express card number 373900000000000 with expiry Dec 2016. The
authorisation has already been obtained – authorisation number 12345. Write down your
entries.

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Module 5: Manual Fare Build

The Galileo system is capable of quoting most fares automatically.


However, there are occasions when this is not possible or when you may
elect to use a non-system fare.
In these situations it is possible to enter the fare manually, so that
automatic ticketing can take place.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Create a Manual Fare Build for a single passenger
 Create a Manual Fare Build for a multi-passenger Booking File
 File manual fares
 Amend filed fares
 Restore filed fares

There are three basic steps in the process:


1. Create the Manual Fare Build FBC
2. Update / Amend the data FBU
3. File the Manual Fare FBF

Creating a Manual Fare Build Screen (FBC)


HELP FBC
HELP FBU
ASK ANSWER 332
You will need to build a manual fare for the following fare types:
 Consolidated/Negotiated fares
 Fares marked with an X in a Fare Display, such as Round the World
 Re-routing fares
 Fares obtained from an airline, such as an air pass
When you have created and ended a Booking File, you must create a
Manual Fare Build Screen in order to construct a manual fare.

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Refer to the following Booking File example:

Assume you have a consolidated fare for this routing. It must be added
to the Booking File, using the Manual Fare Build process.

To create a Manual Fare in the Booking File, enter: FBCCBA


Note: It is good practice to include the plating carrier in your entry when
you create the Manual Fare Build screen.
Example screen response:

Points to note:
 This is not a Fill-in Format screen. You make all entries at the
bottom of the screen and they are then placed automatically by
the Galileo system into the appropriate place on the Fare Build
Screen.
 It is good practice to enter FQTE-00 in another window to establish
tax amounts relevant for the journey.

The creation of the Manual Fare Build screen assumes all passengers
and all segments are to be associated to the same fare.

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If there are different passenger types, or if the fare is only required for
certain segments, the Manual Fare Build screen can be created by
passenger and/or segment relating.

Example formats:

Format: Explanation:

FBCP5 Fare Build Screen for passenger 5 only

FBCP3-5 Fare Build Screen for passengers 3 through to


5

FBCS2-3 Fare Build Screen for segments 2 and (through


to) 3

FBCP2/S2-3 Fare Build Screen for passenger 2, segments 2


and 3

FBCP2-3/CAA Fare Build Screen for passengers 2 and 3 for


plating carrier AA

It is also possible to create a Manual Fare Build screen for a particular


passenger description code.
Example formats:

Format: Explanation:

FBCP5*C08 Fare Build Screen for passenger 5, a child aged


8 years.

FBCP2*C08.1 Fare Build Screen for passenger 2, a child aged


8 years, plus passenger 1 adult.

If no passenger description codes are used, the system will default to


adult (and also infant if one is included in the Booking File).

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Manual Fare Build screen fields

The following fields may be completed. The @ symbol indicates a


mandatory field.

Format: Explanation:

FB/TD Fare Basis/Ticket Designator

NVB NVA Not Valid Before / Not Valid After dates

BG Free baggage allowance

FARE Fare in the currency of the country of origin

EQ Equivalent amount paid (if the fare is paid in


another currency)

ROE IATA Rate of Exchange


Note: Although this is indicated to be a
mandatory field, it is possible to file a fare
without including the ROE. However, it is
advisable to include it for all international
journeys.

TAX Country taxes in the currency of payment

TTL Total of Fare and Taxes.


Note: This field is automatically generated when
the Fare and Taxes are added to the Manual Fare
Build screen.

FC Fare construction

Note: If any of the mandatory fields are omitted, you will not be able to
end the Manual Fare. Optional fields may be completed as required by
IATA ticketing standards.

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Updating the Fare Build Screen (FBU)


HELP FBU
ASK ANSWER 332
The Fare Build Screen must be completed using Fare Build Update
entries. You can make individual entries, or link a string of entries using
the plus + key.
The format for Fare Build Update is: FBU
Refer to the following example entry to update the Fare Build screen
with the Fare Basis YSPCL
Enter: FBUFB/YSPCL

Entry: Description:

FBU Fare Build Update

FB Function identifier (Fare Basis)

/ Separator

YSPCL Information to be entered (the fare basis code)

The system response is:

The system clears the screen when it makes this response. You must
make a display entry if you want to recall the Fare Build Update screen.
Enter: *FB
Example screen response:

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Note: The Fare Basis has been added.

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Complete the Manual Fare Build with the following information. It is not
necessary to re-display the Manual Fare Build screen, and information
can be added in any order.
Fare details:

Format: Explanation:

FBUFB/YSPCL Fare Basis/Ticket Designator

FBUNVB1/01SEP14 Segment 1 Not Valid Before / Not Valid


After 1 September 2014
FBUNVA1/01SEP14
FBUNVB2/09SEP14 Segment 2 Not Valid Before / Not Valid
After 9 September 2014
FBUNVB2/09SEP14

FBUBG/2PC Free baggage allowance 2 pieces

FBUFARE/GBP990.00 Fare in the currency of the country of


origin

EQ Equivalent amount paid (if the fare is


paid in another currency)

FBUROE/0.610616 IATA Rate of Exchange


Note: Although this is indicated to be a
mandatory field, it is possible to file a
fare without including the ROE.
However, it is advisable to include it
for all international journeys.

FBUTAX1/69.00GB+TAX2/39.75UB+TAX3/1.50AY+TAX4/21.20US+TAX5/3.00XA+T
AX6/2.70XF+TAX7/4.30XY+TAX8/3.30YC+TAX9/213.00YQ
Country taxes in the currency of payment.

TTL Total of Fare and Taxes.


Note: This field is automatically
generated when the Fare and Taxes
are added to the Manual Fare Build
screen.

FBUFC/LON BA NYC810.65YSPCL BA Fare construction


LON810.65YSPCL NUC1621.30

Note: Use the + symbol to string entries together.

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Enter as follows:
FBUBG/2PC+FARE/GBP990.00+ROE/0.610616
FBUNVB1/01SEP14+NVA1/01SEP14
FBUNVB2/09SEP14+NVA2/09SEP14
FBUTAX1/69.00GB+TAX2/39.75UB+TAX3/1.50AY+TAX4/21.20US+TAX5
/3.00XA+TAX6/2.70XF+TAX7/4.30XY+TAX8/3.30YC+TAX9/213.00YQ
FBUFC/LON BA NYC810.65YSPCL BA LON810.65YSPCL NUC1621.30

Note: The system clears the screen each time you enter a single item or
string of formats.

Enter *FB to recall the Fare Build Update screen.

Note: The TOTAL is automatically when the fare and taxes are added to
the screen.

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Segment Related Entries


The NVB and NVA dates above are segment related. Fare Basis and
Baggage fields can also be segment related.
Example formats:

Format: Explanation:

FBUFB1/YSPCL+FB2/YLXA Fare basis for segment 1 is YSPCL


Fare basis for segment 2 is YLXA

FBUBG1/23K+BG2-3/2PC Free baggage allowance for segment 1 is


23 kilos.
Free baggage allowance for segments 2
and 3 is 2 pieces.

FBUNVB1/01SEP14 Segment 1 Not Valid Before / Not Valid


After 1 September 2014
FBUNVA1/01SEP14
FBUNVB2/09SEP14 Segment 2 Not Valid Before / Not Valid
After 9 September 2014
FBUNVB2/09SEP14

Note: The line number used in segment related entries is the number
shown on the far right of the Fare Build Screen.

This is not necessarily the segment number in the itinerary. The Fare
Build Screen ignores any ARNK segments for numbering purposes.

Baggage
FBUBG/NIL allows you to add nil value for baggage allowance.

Taxes
Eight taxes can be accommodated on the initial Manual Fare Build
screen, but the tax field can be expanded if required.
If more than eight taxes apply, those from the eighth tax onwards will be
grouped together in Tax field 8 with the code XT.

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You can expand the tax field to show a maximum of 20 taxes if required.
Enter: *FBTAX
Example screen response:

Note: The two taxes previously combined with the code XT are now
displayed individually in Tax fields 8 and 9.

More than 20 Taxes


If you have more than 20 taxes to be added to a fare, contact the
ticketing carrier. They may suggest that you combine additional taxes
and specify the tax code that you should use.
Enter the detail of each tax at the end of the fare construction. It is not
possible to use XT.

Passenger Facility Charges


When you complete the Manual Fare Build Screen, you must pay
particular attention to the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC).
The PFC enables airport authorities to collect a user fee from the
passenger to fund airport development.
In addition to the tax entry for the PFC amount (code XF), you must
specify the airport for which it is applicable.
The entry to add this information is in the same format, but it must be
made on its own, it cannot be made as part of an FBU string.
Entry: FBUPFC/JFK4.5

Entry: Description:

FBU Fare Build Update

PFC Code for item to be updated (Passenger Facility


Charge)

/ Separator

JFK4.50 The airport code (JFK) for which the tax applies,
and the amount in USD (4.50).

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The system is not able to validate the airport and the value, or that the
PFC entry matches the XF tax entry.
Refer to FTAX*PFC–XXX (where XXX= three letter airport code) for the
current amount to be charged for each airport.
A maximum of four PFCs are allowed. When more than one PFC is to be
added to the Manual Fare Build, all PFCs must be input as a single entry.
For example: FBUPFC/JFK3BUF3DEN4.50PHL4.50
Note: The PFC amount must be specified in USD, regardless of the point
of sale.
The PFC appears on the Fare Build Screen in the Fare Construction line.
It can only be entered after completion of the fare construction line:

Flight Segment Tax (US domestic journeys only)


Flight Segment Tax applies in addition to Domestic Transportation Tax.
It is levied on each passenger for each flight segment which is subject to
Domestic Transportation Tax.
Note: It is levied when payment is made in the USA.
The amount collected must be specified using the tax code is ZP. The tax
breakdown is identified against the applicable airports, e.g. LAX and SFO.
Example entry: FBUTB1/ZPLAX2SFO2.50

Endorsements
Endorsements can also be added as part of the fare build process, even
though they are not actually part of the FB screen. They must be
entered separately from other FBU entries.
Example entry: FBUEB/NO CHANGE OF RES

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Filing the Manual Fare (FBF)


When you have completed the Manual Fare Build screen, you must file it
in order to store the fare.
There are a number of formats for filing:

Format: Explanation:

FBF File current passenger screen.

FBFALL File current passenger screen and the same


details for all remaining passengers. (See next
section).

FBFCUA File current passenger screen with plating


carrier UA (if not used in FBC entry)

FBFALL/CQF File current and all remaining passengers with


plating carrier QF.

Example screen response

To display the Filed Fare, enter: *FF1


Example screen response:

Note: The status of fare shows B (Manually Built fare).


End the Booking File in the usual way.

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Multiple Passengers and Passenger Descriptions


When a Booking File is created for more than one passenger, you must
identify each passenger description, such as a child or an infant.
Refer to the following Booking File:

Create the Manual Fare Build screen.


Enter: FBCCBA
Example screen response:

The system creates a Manual Fare Build Screen for each passenger. The
header line shows P01 (Passenger 1) and 01 of 03, i.e. the first of three
screens.
Once you complete the first screen and file it (FBF), the next Fare Build
Screen will appear automatically for passenger 2, and then for passenger
3.
However, once the first screen has been completed, you can file
identical fare information for all remaining passengers with one entry.
Enter: FBFALL

Entry: Description:

FBF Fare Build File

ALL All passengers

The system response will be: FILED FOR ALL PASSENGERS – TOTAL
GENERATED.

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Similar logic applies when there are different passenger types in the
Booking File.
Refer to the following example where passengers 1 and 2 are adults, and
passenger 3 is a 9 year old child.

As there are two passenger types in the Booking File, you must complete
at least two Manual Fare Build screens.
You would think that the entry to organize the Fare Build screens would
be:
FBCP1.2.3*C09/CBA
However, the system works logically and will display the screen for
passenger 1 first.
After you complete the first screen, you could not use the entry FBFALL
because passenger 3 (a child), requires a different fare to the two adult
passengers.
You would be required to complete the second screen for the second
adult, and finally complete the third screen for the child.
The most effective way to action this scenario is to begin the entry with
the smallest group of passengers – in this case the child.
Enter: FBCP3*C09.1.2/CBA
The Manual Fare Build screen for the child will be presented first.
Example screen response:

When you complete this screen and file it (FBF), the child fare will be
filed, and the first adult (passenger 1) screen will be displayed.
When you complete the first adult screen, use the entry FBFALL to file
the same Fare Build information for all remaining passengers.
Using this process, all three screens will be stored under one filed fare in
just two, rather than three, transactions.

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Alternately you can create one Manual Fare Build screen for all
passengers, and complete it as if all are adults, and file it with FBFALL.
Then redisplay the Manual Fare Build screen for the child with the entry
*FB1P3*C09. Amend it with the child details, and file it with FBF.

Exception
In some cases, such as for Net Remit tickets, separate filed fares must be
created as separate ticket modifiers are added for each passenger
description.
Enter: FBCP1.2
This will present a Manual Fare Build screen for both adults, known as
filed fare 1. This can then be updated and filed.
Enter: FBCP3*C09
This will present a Manual Fare Build screen for the child, filed fare 2,
which can then be updated and filed.

Amending a Filed Fare


You can retrieve and amend an automatic fare quote or a manual fare at
any time before ticketing.
Fields can be amended or deleted.

Take the following steps to amend a field:


1. Display the Filed Fare. Enter *FB1 to display Fare 1 in Fare Build
Format.
2. Use FBU entries as appropriate to amend the existing data.
3. File the Fare Build. Enter FBF.
For example: FBUBG/20K will change the baggage allowance to 20K.
The entry will just ‘overwrite’ the current content in the fare field.

Deleting a field
A field can be deleted by re-entering the first part of the Fare Build
Update entry and omitting any data after the oblique (/).
For example: FBUEB/ will delete all endorsements.

Important note: When you amend an automatic fare quote using


Manual Fare Build Update, the fare guarantee status code will change
from G or C to B.
The Baggage Allowance and Taxes can be changed without losing the
guarantee. However any changes to the FBUPFC/ and FBUTB1 entries
will cause the guaranteed to change to B.
The Baggage Allowance can also be amended and the original guarantee
retained by making the following example entry: FF1BG30K.

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Ignoring a Manual Fare Build


If you wish to ignore the current Manual Fare Build screen (maybe you
have made an error and wish to begin again), make the following entry:
FBI
The system response is: MANUAL FARE IGNORED.

Restoring a Filed Fare


Situations may occur when you need to issue a ticket for a second time.
When you issue a ticket, the ticket number is stored in the Booking File
as part of the filed fare. If you attempt to issue another ticket for the
same passenger and journey, the system will respond with:
ERROR 3086 – ALL FILED FARES ARE TICKETED.
To issue the ticket again (after you have voided the original ticket), you
must restore the fare in the Booking File.
Enter: FF1@R

Entry: Description:

FF1 Filed Fare number 1

@ Amend or Change

R Restore Status

Note: Restored filed fares are not guaranteed. Once restored, you can
make normal ticketing entries.
To restore a filed fare for passenger 2, the entry would be: FF1P2@R

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Module 5 Review
Create Booking Files, in 6 months’ time for questions 3 and 4.

1. What is the entry to create a Manual Fare Build screen with plating carrier BA, for passenger
3 of a Booking File?

2. What is the best entry to create Manual Fare Build Screens for four passengers, where
passenger 4 is a child who is 8 years old?

3. Create a Booking File for one passenger, in your name. LHRCDG 21st, CDGFCO 24th, FCOLHR
27th, all in Y class (use AF and AZ). Add mandatory fields, end and retrieve the Booking File.
Note the Booking File record locator.

Build a Manual Fare using the following information. Advise your trainer when you have
completed the fare. File the fare and End Transaction; do not issue the ticket yet.

Field: Description:

Fare Basis C for segments 1 and 2


YBB for segment 3

Baggage allowance 30K for segments 1 and 2


20K for segment 3

Fare GBP 500.00

ROE 0.61

Fare Construction LON AF PAR AZ ROM M414.42AZ LON M414.42NUC 818.84

Tax 13.00GB
28.74UB
14.20FR
0.80IZ
9.90QX
1.70EX
6.20HB
13.20IT
0.70MJ
2.10VT
74.40YR

Endorsement ROMLON CANCEL PENALTY APPLIES

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4. Create a Booking File for three passengers, using your name and 2 others. Passenger 3 is a
child aged 10 from FRAIAH 10th return 24th in Y class with Lufthansa (LH). Add mandatory
elements, end and retrieve the Booking File.

Build a Manual Fare using the following information:

Field: Description:

Fare Basis Adult: BWKND


Child: BKWND/CHYBB for segment 3

Baggage allowance 2PC

Fare Adult: EUR 599.00


Child: EUR 300.00

ROE 0.73

Fare Construction Adult: FRA LH HOU R414.23LH FRA R414.23NUC818.46


Child: FRA LH HOU R212.11LH FRA R212.11NUC414.22

Tax 5.40DE
34.90OY
26.90RA
1.50AY
21.20US
3.00XA
1.80XF
4.30XY
3.30YC
218.60YQ

Endorsement NO REFUND / NO CHANGES

File the fares and prepare the Booking File for ticketing by adding the mandatory ticket
modifiers - you may choose the form of payment. Do not issue tickets. Call your trainer
before ending transaction.

End Transaction and make a note of the Booking File reference.

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5. Retrieve the Booking File from question 3 of this review.

The fare has changed. It has been reduced by GBP10.00 in each direction and the revised
details are as follows:

Fare GBP 480.00

Fare Construction LON AF PAR AZ ROM M393.04AZ LON M393.04NUC 786.08

Make the necessary entries to amend the Filed Fare.

Now issue the ticket only, and make a note of the ticket number. We will use it in a later
session.

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Module 6: Tour Ticketing

Many agencies have special arrangements with airlines whereby they


have negotiated discounted air fares that they can sell to their
passengers. These generally fall into the categories of Bulk and Inclusive
Tour tickets.
In order to sell these fares there are rules that an agency must follow,
such as selling the fare in conjunction with accommodation. The money
paid by a customer for a Bulk or Inclusive Tour ticket often includes
payment for hotel accommodation or tour excursions, in addition to the
flights.
There are IATA regulations as to the information that should be printed
on the ticket and therefore available to the traveler if they look at their
itinerary on ViewTrip.com.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Add tour code modifiers to issue tickets for Inclusive and Bulk
Tours in line with IATA regulations

Tour Ticketing
ASK ANSWER 105
When a tour ticketing agreement is made between a travel agency and
an airline, the airline will provide the agency with a contract stating
details of the fares and the associated rules. This includes details of the
ticketing data required. This information may be kept in paper form or in
a fares database.
When you quote and sell one of these fares, it is usual practice to
complete the reservation and then build the fare manually into the
Booking File ready for ticketing. Due to the nature of these tickets and
the information that needs to be shown on the ticket / ViewTrip,
additional modifiers need to be added.
Note: Many agencies now obtain fare quotes automatically as the fares
have been loaded via Agency Private Fares or are Category 35 Airline
Private Fares. These fare types already contain required ticketing data
and this cannot be modified
The following ticketing modifiers, prefixed by the TMU field identifier
and the filed fare number and linked to a commission modifier, can be
used to produce tour tickets.

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Tour Code Modifier (TC)


A tour code modifier is issued by an airline in order to identify the deal
an agent has been given. The tour code has to be entered into the fare
as a ticket modifier in order that both the airline and the local BSP know
the source of the fare and that the agency has authority to use it.
The Tour Code modifier is TC, followed by the Tour Code with a
maximum of 14 characters.
Example entry: TCXX123456

Inclusive Tour Modifier (IT)


IT identifies an ‘Inclusive Tour’ fare. In order to sell an IT fare, your
agency will usually have to have sell accommodation or other ground
arrangements, as part of a ‘package’.
European law states that for a product to be sold and marketed as a
package, the cost of the individual elements should not be identified to
the client.
For example, if a package is sold at a cost of GBP 500.00, it should not be
broken down and the passenger advised that the flight element cost
GBP 300.00 and the accommodation element cost GBP 200.00.
Because of these restrictions, the fare that is printed on the ticket or
available in ViewTrip.com must be inhibited from printing. For this
reason the Inclusive Tour modifier IT must be added.
IT will appear in the fare and total fare box regardless of the fare that
was charged. The taxes paid will be visible. For automatic fare quotes,
the NUC fare values will be replaced by M/IT.
For any manually built fares, the fare construction will print exactly as
stored in the fare quote. If no fare values are to be shown they should
be omitted from the fare calculation (e.g. LON KL AMS KL LON).

Bulk Tour Modifier (BT)


BT signifies a ‘Bulk Tour’ fare. It is a very similar concept to that of an IT
fare. However there is usually not the restriction of accommodation
being sold in order to take advantage of the fare.
BT fares are usually given to agencies who book a high volume of seats
such as a consolidator or wholesaler.
BT will appear in the fare and total fare box regardless of the Filed Fare.
For automatic fare quotes, the NUC fare values will be replaced by
M/BT. For any manually built fares, or fares which have been amended
by fare build entries the fare construction will print exactly as stored in
the fare quote.

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Commissions
When selling a BT or IT fare, commission levels are reduced to 0% using
the ticket modifier format Z.
Example entry for an Inclusive Tour:
TMU1TC02315478/Z0/IT

Entry: Description:

TMU1 Ticket Modifier Update for filed fare 1

TC Tour Code entry code

02315478 Tour code reference number

/Z0 Separator and Commission percentage (0%)

/IT Separator and code to go in fare and total box of


the ticket (Inclusive Tour)

Booking File example:

E-ticket example (automatic fare quote):

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with M/IT.
Example entry for a Bulk Tour:
TMU1TC02315478/Z0/BT
Fare example:

E-ticket example (manual fare quote):

Note: The fare construction is printed exactly as it was entered in the


manual fare build. The Galileo system does not replace fare values with
M/BT or M/IT.

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Module 6 Review
1. True or false? In order to issue an IT fare, a travel agent usually has to sell the fare in
conjunction with accommodation?

2. What entry is used to show BT in the fare and total box of the ticket?

3. In addition to adding a TC and either a BT or IT modifier when issuing a tour ticket, which
other modifier should also be added?

4. You are working in a travel agency that specialises in short breaks to New York. You have
negotiated a deal with Virgin Atlantic. They have issued you with a BT contract that enables
you to offer extremely reasonable rates to your passengers.

On your date, create the following Booking File

Your date LHR-JFK Y class with Virgin Atlantic, returning five days later. Use your name as
the passenger name.

Your agency is called USA Experience and the phone number is 01234 567890. Use PAUL as
the agent reference. Add all other mandatory fields and end the Booking File, taking a note
of your Galileo locator.

Build the fare including the following information:

Fare Basis YSPCL

BG 2PC

Fare GBP448.00

ROE 0.547411

Taxes 20.00 GB, 11.90 UB, 1.40 AY, 15.60 US, 2.80 XA, 1.70 XF,
3.90 XY, 2.80 YC, 53.00 YQ

PFC JFK USD 4.5

Fare Construction LON VS NYC 409.19YSPCL VS LON 409.19YSPCL


NUC818.38

Endorsements VALID VS ONLY NO CHANGES NO REROUTE

Tour Code VS12345

BT/IT BT

Commission 0%

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Module 7: Net Remit 2

A Net Remit fare is a fare that is purchased by a travel agency from an


airline at an agreed rate. Once it is sold to the passenger, it is at the
discretion of the travel agency as to any additional “mark-up” that is
added to the fare.
This type of fare is purchased at a “net” rate by the travel agency. It is
then marked up and sold - this is known as a gross or selling fare.
The following information is relevant for tickets issued for route deals
and consolidation fares, to ensure accurate electronic reporting to BSP.
The data required when creating net remit tickets will be provided by
the airlines with which you have agreements.
Note: Many agencies have special arrangements with some carriers,
where they are given a special fare and a different fare is often shown
on the ticket

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Enter Net Remit modifiers into a Filed Fare

Modifiers
ASK ANSWER 3536
There are three different modifiers which may apply to Net Remit.
 AI– Airline Information
 VC– Value Code
 NF Net Fare
It is mandatory to use the AI– modifier every time a Net Remit fare is
built. Optionally, either a VC– or NF modifier can be used.
The airline will advise you what is required when they finalize the
agreement with your agency.
The use of the AI– modifier will force the printing of ‘NR’ in the BSP
remittance area of the ticket.
Note: Net Remit requirements vary in different countries. For example,
BSP requirements for Net Remit tickets issued in the UK may vary from
those issued in Denmark.
These entries are made using ticket modifiers (TMU). They are added
after a filed fare has been obtained either via an FQ entry or, more
usually, from a manual fare build.

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Airline Information AI–


This is often referred to as a ‘Deal Number’, although officially it is called
a ‘Commercial Agreement Reference’ (CAR). This may be free format of
two to eight alpha/numeric characters.
When a deal is agreed between an airline and an agency, the Deal
Number is advised to the local BSP. Once electronic reporting takes
place, BSP cross checks the deal number with the information supplied
by the airline to ensure that the agency is authorized to sell this type of
fare.
Normally an airline will provide your agency with the reference number
and a base (net) fare will be agreed. The agency then sells on to the
public at whatever rate the market can sustain and makes its money
from difference between the two. There is no commission on the fare.
Example entry: TMU1AI–45678

Entry: Description:

TMU1 Ticket Modifier Update for filed fare 1

AI– Airline Information entry code

45678 Airline supplied reference number

Note: BA has a 7 numeric number with the seventh character as a check


digit. When the AI– modifier is input, a link is activated between BA and
the Galileo system to validate the entry. If the modifier is incorrect, the
Galileo system will display an error message and the information must
be re-entered.

A second check occurs when the tickets are issued. If the AI– number is
correct but has not been loaded onto the BA database an error message
will display and the ticket will not issue.
System checks are not carried out with all other airlines, and therefore,
it is essential that the airline information data is correctly entered.
Fare quote example:

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NR Ticket Entry
Whenever the AI– modifier is used, the CAR code will show as a “Tour
Code’ in the e-ticket.

Note: The AI– entry may be the only entry required or it may be used in
conjunction with VC– or NF.
Value Code VC–
The Value Code is used by some airlines in order that their own revenue
accounts department can interpret the type of ‘arrangement’ which the
airline has agreed with the agent.
The entry code, VC–, is followed by one of two alpha characters, either K
or C. These identifiers indicate different types of arrangement.
The airline will then advise additional numeric or alpha characters to a
maximum of 4. (Letters I and O are not normally used as they can be
mistaken for 1 or 0).
Note: In some countries with some airlines, this entry is automatically
added when the AI– entry is made. In other countries agents must add
it as a modifier.

VC-C
VC–C indicates the supplementary percentage commission on a net fare.
The net fare is the fare after the deduction of standard commission.
Example: C0020 indicates supplementary 20% commission.
Gross Fare 200.00
Standard 1% commission 2.00
Supplementary 20% commission (on 198.00) 39.60
Total commission 41.60
Amount paid by agent 158.40
Example entry: TMU1AI–45678/VC–C0020

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Fare quote example:

Note: The Value Code does not show on the e-ticket record but is
transmitted to BSP.

VC-K
VC–K Indicates the supplementary amount of commission due to the
agent in local currency.
For example, K0025 indicates supplementary commission of GBP25.00 if
tickets were issued in London. The system assumes the currency code
based on the country in which the ticket is being issued. The system
would assume EUR25.00 if the ticket was issued in Dublin.
Example entry: TMU1AI–45678/VC–K0025
Points to note:
 Remember that these codes are supplied by the airline
 The airline will send required procedures to the issuing agent
specifying what should appear on the ticket
 It is important that these instructions are followed carefully and if
in any doubt, contact the airline for clarification
 Procedures vary in each country and with each airline

Net Fare NF
Using the NF modifier allows a selling fare to be shown in the ‘Fare’ box
on the ticket and a different amount shown in the remittance area. This
can be achieved using an auto-quote fare or by using a manually built
fare.
The commission rate will always remain at the standard level unless
entered as a ticketing modifier (e.g. TMU1Z0)
Assume the selling fare is GBP 1325.00 and the net fare is GBP 1200.00.
Example entry: TMU1AI–45678/NFGBP1200.00

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Fare quote example:

Note: The ticket will show the selling fare GBP1325.00 in the FARE box
and GBP1200.00 in the Remittance area.

General Information
Note the following points:
 Net Remit tickets cannot be issued in the system using FEX as the
form of payment.
 Credit cards are not acceptable forms of payment.
 A separate fare quote must be filed for each different passenger
description (ADT, CNN and INF), to which ticket modifiers must be
added, e.g. TMU1, TMU2, TMU3, etc.
 The existence of ‘NR’ in the remittance area will generate a
supplementary commission report at the same time as the normal
BSP report is produced.
 The TINS Report will reflect the amount shown in the fare box
followed by a ‘G’ to indicate ‘GROSS’.
 If the AI– modifier has been used it will be displayed under the
passenger name.

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Module 7 Review
1. When creating Net Remit fares modifiers AI, VC- and NF are used. Which of these modifiers
are mandatory?

2. What is the difference between the VC–K and VC–C modifiers?

3. When issuing a Net Remit ticket, the cost at which the agency buys the ticket often differs
from the price that they sell it to a passenger. Which modifier allows a different amount to
the published fare to be reported to BSP?

4. Your agency has a commercial agreement number G54309X. What is the entry to add a Net
Remit modifier showing an airline Value Code of 15% to filed fare 1?

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Module 8: Ticket Revalidation

When a passenger makes a change in his/her flight arrangements it is


sometimes possible to alter the ticket he is holding rather than re-issue
it completely. This is called revalidation.
Revalidation of tickets is governed by IATA rules. Before proceeding to
revalidate a ticket, you should make sure the IATA rules and the fare
rules have been followed.
IATA states that travel agents may only revalidate a ticket to the same
carrier, fare, class and routing. It is not possible to revalidate any past
date segments or to revalidate a closed flight to an open segment.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Revalidate an e-ticket

Revalidation
ASK ANSWER 401
You can revalidate a ticket when a passenger has changed their booking,
but the fare, carrier, class and routing remain the same.
If you forget to revalidate the e-ticket, the reservation in the Galileo
system and the airlines hosting system will not match the e-ticket data
that is held in the airlines e-ticket server.
Note: Not all airlines permit revalidation, in which case the ticket must
be reissued with no additional collection. Refer to Exchange Ticketing
Module 9.
No history of Revalidation is available.
To check if an airline supports e-ticket revalidation refer to ASK
Travelport answer 8430:
Where can I find e-ticketing functionality information for all carriers
participating in Galileo?
In order to proceed with revalidation, retrieve the relevant Booking File
and make the necessary amendments for the customer.
Once the Booking File has been displayed and amended, end and
retrieve (ER). The revalidation input can then be made.
Note: When the reservation is changed the original filed fare will be
cancelled. In a revalidation situation it does not matter that you do not
have a filed fare in the booking as in revalidation, the fare must equal
that of the original reservation.

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Refer to the following example Booking File.

The e-ticket shows the date for the old reservation until the revalidation
is made.

Note that segment 1 was originally booked for 1 September, and the
ticket number issued was 1259901891920. The Booking File has been
displayed, amended, received, ended and retrieved again.
You can now make the revalidation entry:
TKRETS1/TN1259901891920/C1

Entry: Description:

TKR Ticket Revalidate function identifier.

ET Electronic Ticket

S1 Segment 1 of the itinerary

TN1259901891920 Ticket Number including the 3 digit airline


code

/ Separator

C1 Coupon 1

The system response is:

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The e-ticket record is now revalidated and matches the information in


the Booking File.

Note: Check that the *SI field still contains the ticket numbers for each
passenger and segment after you have made changes to the Booking
File. If not, you must manually re-enter them.

Validity dates
Validity dates can also be appended to the revalidation entry.
Example entry:
TKRETS2/TN1259900542415/C1/NVB02SEP14/NVA02SEP14

Infant tickets
Infant tickets can be revalidated with the addition of the two letter code
IN.
Example entry:
TKRETS2/TNIN1259900281382/C2

Revalidating an E-Ticket after the Passenger has been Divided out


A situation may occur when an e-ticket record cannot be displayed in a
Booking File and you wish to revalidate it.
This happens when a passenger is divided out of a Booking File after the
tickets have been issued. The e-ticket records for all passengers remain
with the original Booking File.
However, you are still able to revalidate the ticket.
Make the changes to the divided Booking File, and then enter:
*TE/1259900599315 to display the original e-ticket.
Revalidate in the usual way by making the entry:
TKRETS2/TN1259900599315/C2

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Revalidating British Airways E-Tickets
ASK ANSWER 402
British Airways allows passengers to check in on line using www.ba.com
up to 24 hours in advance of the scheduled flight departure time.
There may be occasions when a passenger has checked in online or used
a BA self-service check-in kiosk, and then their plans change and their e-
ticket must be revalidated.
Once checked in the status of the e-ticket changes to CKIN. With this
status code, the ticket cannot be revalidated.
However, it is possible to make an entry in the Booking File, which
enables an automated process at British Airways to change the status to
OPEN or APRT. The e-ticket can then be revalidated.
The following format added to the Booking File enables the automated
process to take place at British Airways and allows subsequent
revalidation to be carried out in your agency.
Example entry:
SI.BA*OFLD.BA005/LHRNRT/28SEP

Entry: Description:

SI. Function identifier

BA* Two letter carrier code for British Airways


followed by an asterisk ( * )
OFLD Keyword identifying that you wish the passenger
to be ‘offloaded’ from the flight for which they
checked in
. Separator
BA005 Flight number
/ Separator
LHRNRT Routing
/ Separator
28SEP Date of travel

The system response is: CHANGE ETKT STATUS RQST ACTIONED


Once you receive the message above, the automated system at British
Airways will change the status of the e ticket back to OPEN or APRT and
you will be able to process the revalidation for your client. The process
usually takes about five minutes.

British Airways Known Error Messages


The table below lists some of the error responses that you may receive

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from British Airways, the reason and the subsequent action you need to
take in order to revalidate the British Airways e ticket.

Response: Reason: Action:

UNABLE TO CHG ETKT Multiple passengers are in Split the affected passenger
STATUS/PLS SPLIT PNR/CTC the Booking File from the Booking File,
TRADE SUPPORT remove the service
information entry and re-
enter. If all passengers in
the Booking File need their
e tickets revalidated contact
Trade Support at BA

UNABLE TO CHG ETKT More than one passenger Contact Trade Support at BA
STATUS/DUPLICATE of with the same initial
NAME/CTC TRADE SUPPORT and surname

BAGS CHECKED IN / PAX Passenger has already Passenger must have ticket
MUST CTC CHECK IN checked in their luggage revalidated by BA staff at
the airport

UNABLE TO CHG ETKT For whatever reason the Remove the service
STATUS/FLIGHT airport have locked the information entry and try
LOCKED/CTC TRADE flight again in a few minutes. If
SUPPORT this fails, contact Trade
Support

UNABLE TO CHG ETKT Unable to locate Check that the keyword,


STATUS/ CTC TRADE passenger on requested flight number, routing and
SUPPORT flight or the passenger dates are added correctly.
may have boarded this or If this fails, contact Trade
a different flight Support

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Module 8 Review

1. What must you check before you revalidate a ticket?

2. You have been handed ticket number 236 440 265 7861 issued on 29 August. What is the
revalidation entry for segment 3, coupon 3?

3. What entry would you use to offload a passenger from BA 107 LHR to DXB on 3 August?

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Module 9: Exchange Tickets

Sometimes a passenger will change their plans after their ticket has
been issued. They may wish to change their travel dates or itinerary.
Depending on the fare, it may be possible reissue the ticket for your
customer, and give them a new one in exchange for the original one.
There are strict IATA rules governing this procedure, which can be
learned on Advanced Fares and Ticketing Courses. This module focuses
on the procedure to reissue a ticket.
You must refer to the fare notes or the issuing airline to check the rules
and regulations in order that you complete the ticket exchange
correctly.
Note: Many agencies make a charge for exchanging a ticket, and this
can be an important source of revenue.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Identify when a ticket can be revalidated or when it should be
exchanged
 Complete a ticket reissue using a fill-in format (FIF)
 Reissue tickets with and without an additional collection
 Reissue a ticket issued in a different currency
 Cancel/Void an incorrectly reissued ticket

Ticket Exchange or Revalidation


HELP EXCHANGE
ASK TRAVELPORT > EXCHANGE TICKETING (many examples)
The terms Exchange and Revalidation often get confused. If a passenger
changes their dates of travel after the ticket has been issued, but the
fare, airline and routing stays the same as that on the original ticket, you
may be able to revalidate the ticket.
However, not all airlines support this function. To check if an airline
supports revalidation, refer to ASK Travelport answer 8430:
Where can I find e-ticketing functionality information for all carriers
participating in Galileo?
If there is a change to the airline, routing or fare, you must exchange the
ticket. You must check the fare rules; the fare may be non-changeable,
or there may be a fee to change.
Note: Often a ticket exchange is referred to as a re-issue. When you
return to your agency, you will hear colleagues talking about ticket
exchange, exchange ticketing or re-issue. They are talking about the
same subject.

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Exchange Fill-In Formats
The Galileo system has a fill-in format to help you with the procedure to
issue a new ticket in exchange for an old one.
The fill-in format is displayed by entering TKPFEX followed by the full
ticket number including airline code. A fill-in format appears, although
the majority of it is completed automatically by the Galileo system.
For multiple passenger Booking Files a separate fare quote entry or
manual fare build must be made for each passenger. Individual TKP
entries must completed with the relevant filed fare and original ticket
number.
This is an example of the blank exchange screen.

Screen description:

Lines: Explanation:

2 and 3 Detail of the new fare and new taxes for the new
document

4-9 Detail of the exchanged document

10 - 11 Detail of the original issue

Steps to Reissue a Ticket


Take the following steps to reissue a document:
1. Modify/create the Booking File
2. Quote a fare for the new journey for each passenger
3. End and retrieve the Booking File
4. Enter the form of payment modifier TKPPFEX and the ticket number
5. Complete the exchange fill-in format
6. Complete the additional collection fill-in format as necessary or
process a refund
Note: The ticket will issue automatically.

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How to Use the Exchange Ticket Fill in Format (FIF) screen


First of all, make the changes to the Booking File and obtain a new fare,
either through an automatic fare quote or a manual fare build.
Note: Remove any taxes that have been paid previously on the original
ticket or the passenger will be charged for them again.
Helpful hints when exchanging an e-ticket:
 Display the filed fare and the full tax breakdown of the original
booking before you begin the exchange process (FQ or FQTE-00)
 Remove any paid taxes by displaying the relevant filed fare as a
fare build (*FB1), regenerate the total and file the fare (FBF)

Example 1 – No Additional Collection – Unused ticket


Refer to the following ticketed Booking File for travel from London to
Edinburgh:

The passenger now wishes to fly to and from Glasgow instead.


The original fare was GBP490.00 plus 26.00GB, 38.78UB and 37.00YQ.
The fare basis code was JV3RO.
Always refer to paragraph 16 of the fare notes to check that changes can
be made at this fare. The rule states:

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Take the following steps to reissue the ticket:


1. Make the necessary changes to the booking.

2. Quote a fare for the new journey. Enter FQ

In this example, the fare and taxes are the same, and therefore the
taxes must be removed from the new fare, to prevent the customer
being charged for them twice.
3. Amend the new fare to remove the paid taxes and amend the Total.
Enter: *FB1
Example screen response:

Enter: FBUTAX1/+TAX2/+TAX3/

The taxes have now been removed. Regenerate the TOTAL.

Enter: FBUTTL/

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Completed screen example:

4. Re-file the updated fare.


Enter: FBF. Add a Received From field and enter ER
5. Obtain a fill in format (FIF) screen by making a ticketing entry with
the Form of Payment as EX followed by the original e-ticket number.
The check digit is not required.
6. Enter: TKPEX1259901891924

Example screen response:

Note: The majority of the required fields have been automatically


completed by the Galileo system. The top section shows the new
fare and any new taxes. Data in this section cannot be amended
The middle section shows the original ticket number and previously
paid taxes.

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Description of Fields

Item: Explanation:

TICKET FOR Passenger name automatically placed here from the filed
fare.

NEW FARE New fare automatically placed here from the filed fare

TX1 to TX4 All taxes from the filed fare displayed here

EQUIV If applicable, the currency codes (not the amount) of the


original currency of issue and of the additional collection
are shown here from the updated fare. A maximum of
three currency codes may be added, with a space
between each

TKT NO The ticket number completed automatically

THRU If exchanging conjunction tickets, enter an X. Otherwise


leave blank.

TKT NO Enter the last conjunction ticket of the sequence


(including the check digit). If not applicable, leave blank.

NO CPNS The number of flight coupons to be exchanged. For


example, 02 will be automatically added by the Galileo
system.

COUPONS FOR The coupons to be exchanged will be added automatically


by the Galileo system. For example, 12 signifies coupons
1 and 2.

PD TAXES All paid taxes shown individually are displayed here. It is


not permitted to show a combined total using XT.

TTL VALUE The original fare excluding taxes is shown here together
with the currency code, e.g. GBP490.00

BSR If working with different currencies, enter the Bank


Selling Rate according to the FZS entry.
Prefix the BSR with an oblique (/) to divide. If the BSR
contains more than four numbers, ignore the last one.

ORIG FOP Enter the form of payment used on the original ticket,
e.g. NONREF.
If the form of payment was credit card, enter CC.

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Item: Explanation:

*ORIG ISSUE* This section relates to the original ticket.

TICKET NUMBER If the ticket being exchanged has previously been


reissued, you must show the original ticket number here.

ORG/DES Enter the origin/destination of the whole (new) journey,


using city codes (not airport codes).
For example, the ORD/DES codes for an itinerary STN TLV
STN would be shown as LONLON.
Note: This field must be manually amended as the system
takes the first two city codes from the Booking File.

CITY The city code where the original ticket was issued.

DATE The date the original ticket was issued, using DDMMMYY
format.

IATA CODE The IATA number of the original issuing office.

7. Ensure that the INSERT key is switched off, and use the Tab key to
move between fields. Enter the original form of payment.
Completed screen example:

Press ENTER at the end. The ticket will issue.


Note: Do not press ENTER until all required fields are completed.

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When you retrieve the Booking File, you will see reference to two e-
tickets:

Click on *TE002 to display the reissued ticket.

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Example Number 2 - Additional Collection Exchange


If your passenger is upgrading to a higher fare, or an airline charges for
changing a reservation, there will be an additional collection.
Refer to the following ticketed Booking File for travel from Manchester
to Amsterdam in Y class.

The passenger wishes to upgrade to J class.


Take the following steps to reissue the ticket:
1. Amend the reservation and quote the new fare, and enter to store
the fare in the booking.

Note that there is an additional fare of GBP 149.00 plus an additional tax
amount of GBP 13.00 (YR).
Any taxes which have been paid when the original ticket was issue must
be removed from the new fare quote.

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2. Convert to a manual fare build.


Enter: *FB1
Example screen response:

Enter: FBUTAX1/13.00GB+TAX2/+TTL/
FBUTTL/
3. File the new fare.
Enter: FBF
R.P+ER
The fare now shows the new fare of GBP 476.00 plus tax GBP 13.00GB.
This is the new fare detail ready for the exchange:

4. Issue the new ticket


Enter: TKP0749901891946
Example screen response:

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Note that the new fare and additional amount of tax to be paid are
shown at the top of the screen.
Previously paid taxes are shown in the middle of the screen.
The system will automatically calculate the additional fare to be paid
and the additional tax.
5. Specify the original form of payment NONREF and enter on the last
cursor point after the IATA CODE.

Example screen response:

You may specify a maximum of three payment types for the additional
collection.

If the whole amount is to be paid using one form of payment tab to the
first tab stop and enter the appropriate information, e.g. NONREF. Do
not enter the amount, only the form of payment code and the Galileo
system will assume that you are paying the full amount.
If the additional collection is to be paid using multiple forms of payment,
the exact amount, preceded by the $ sign, must be given for each type
of payment.
Refer to the following example, where GBP 50.00 is paid using CASH and
GBP 112.00 CHECK.

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6. Enter the form of payment for the additional collection.

7. Enter at the cursor and the ticket will issue automatically.

Note that the new e-ticket will show the exchange information at the
base of the ticket:

Enter: *HTE
Example screen response:

The additional collection of GBP149.00A and GBP 13.00 GB tax will


appear in the TINS Report (HMPR). A indicates an additional collection.
Example screen display:

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Voiding / Cancelling a Reissued ticket


It is possible to void/cancel a reissued ticket. This must be carried out
on the same day that it was reissued.
Once voided it cannot be un-voided.
Not all carriers permit a reissued ticket to be voided. Refer to the Airline
Functionality listing in ASK Travelport for more information.
Include the airline code. The check digit is optional.
Example entry: TRVE/0749901891947

Alternate Currency Reissues


When the additional collection is being made in a different currency to
the original ticket, there is an extra step to take in the calculation. Make
this calculation before creating the Exchange fill-in format.
Once the new fare has been calculated in the original currency, compare
it to the original fare and calculate the additional collection amount
(ADC).
Convert the ADC into the currency in which the customer will be paying.
You must ascertain the appropriate bank selling rate (BSR) between the
two currencies in order to complete the Exchange fill-in format screen.
Refer to the following example:
A passenger booked a ticket in Spain for travel Barcelona – London –
Barcelona. The ticket was issued in Euro.
When he is in London, the passenger changes his flight to travel back to
Malaga instead of Barcelona.
Iberia has provided details of the recalculated (new) fare. Taxes apply,
but they are the same as the original ticket and will be shown as 'paid'
on the FIF exchange screen.
The new fare has been filed in the Booking File.

Original itinerary: New itinerary:

BCN – LON – BCN BCN – LON – AGP


Fare EUR 1102.00 Fare EUR 1234.00

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Take the following steps:


1. Calculate the additional collection. EUR 1234.00 (new fare) less EUR
1102.00 (old fare) = EUR 132.00
2. Convert EUR into GBP (unrounded): FZSEUR132.00GBP/U

Note: The end result is GBP 108.82


3. The FZS response shows the rate as in the original country, so
ascertain the BSR from your country by entering: FZSGBPEUR
Example screen response:

Note: You must round the BSR to 1.214 for acceptance on the
exchange fill-in format screen.
The BSR of 1.214 has now been obtained and an additional collection
amount of GBP 109.00 (rounded to the nearest GBP) is due.
You can now add these figures to the Exchange fill-in format screen.

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Module 9 Review
Miguel Garcia has the following ticket which needs to be reissued to return to Malaga instead of
Barcelona. The new reservation is in the Booking File, and a new fare has been filed, and the
Booking File ended and re-retrieved.

1. What is the entry to display the Exchange Ticket fill-in format screen?

2. You must establish the additional collection needed in Euros and the conversion rate from
EUR to GBP before commencing the exercise. The new fare is EUR 1500.00 and there are no
new taxes. Make the relevant entries, and then write them down.

3. After you complete the screen and press ENTER, the *MR screen is displayed.

*MR TOTAL ADD COLLECT 90.00 GBP


/F …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

/F …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

/F …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

The form of payment for the additional collection will be CASH. What entry will you make on
this screen?

4. Finally, how will you complete the transaction?

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Module 10: Automated Refunds

Automated Refunds enables you to process refunds for IATA documents


electronically. These documents include system electronic tickets for
both published fares, tour and net remit tickets.
A mandatory refund notice is printed in support of the transaction.
Therefore it is necessary for the agency location to be equipped with
either a Galileo itinerary or printability printer. If both printers are
present, the default is to print the refund notice on the itinerary printer.
In situations when the printer is not linked, or has a status of 'DOWN',
an error response will be generated and the transaction will not be
processed.
Be sure to follow your local BSP guidelines on how the refund notice is
to be forwarded to them.
Note: If your agency does not print itineraries but need to print refunds,
set up a Pkey with a link and de-link itinerary printer entry. This enables
you to quickly link and de-link each time you process a refund.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Refund a totally unused system generated ticket.
 View the TINS report for refunds.

Processing a Refund
HELP REFUND
ASK ANSWER 502
You can process a refund for an unused or partially used ticket originally
issued in your office within the last 32 ticketing days.
Note: Not all airlines support automated refunds. You must contact the
airline directly.
Refer to the following example unused ticket that requires a full refund:

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First establish that there are no cancellation or service fees to be


charged.
To process the refund, you must create a refund notice in the system by
making the entry:

TRNE1259901891921/02JAN14

Entry: Description:

TRNE Ticket RefuNd Electronic

1259901891921 Ticket number including airline code and


check digit

/ Separator

02JAN14 Date of ticket issue.

Example screen response (Screen 1):

This is the first screen of the refund procedure. Note “Page 1 OF 4” in


the top right of the screen. The fare and ticket information on this
screen is captured from the electronic ticket details. You must complete
all relevant fields before you press ENTER to move on.

CASH AMOUNT USED:


When ticket payment was made by cash or cheque, tab to this field to
enter the total value used on the ticket, excluding taxes, i.e. the value of
the journey actually travelled. If no sectors were flown, the value will be
0.00

CREDIT AMOUNT USED


When payment for the ticket was made by Credit Card, tab to this field
to enter the total value used on the ticket, excluding taxes. If no sectors
were flown, the value will be 0.00

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CANCELLATION CHARGE:
When a cancellation charge is to be applied to the transaction, tab to
this field to enter the appropriate amount. If no cancellation charges
apply, leave blank.

UNUSED TAXES TO BE REFUNDED Y/N.


Enter Y if any or all taxes are to be refunded.
Press ENTER and the tax screen is displayed if required.
Refer to the following example tax screen. Any taxes to be refunded
must be manually entered here.

Note: If there is a ZP tax to be refunded (US domestic journeys only), the


tax must be entered using the tax boxes at the top and the 3-letter code
of the airport for which it is charged must be entered in USD in the
section starting BT.
Press the Enter key.
Example screen response (Screen 2):

The refund due, calculated from the previous screens, is shown at the
bottom of the page.
PFC:
To be used when PFCs (Passenger Facility Charges) are to be refunded.
When applicable enter the 3 letter PFC airport code and then tab to
enter the appropriate USD amount such as 3, 4, 4.50, etc. If no PFC is to
be refunded, leave blank.

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REFUND AMOUNT:
The amount to be refunded to a credit card if one was used as the form
of payment. If no amount is refundable to a credit card, leave blank.
COMM PERCENTAGE/AMOUNT ON CANCELLATION CHARGE:
When appropriate, enter either a commission percentage or the amount
that is due to your agency from any cancellation charge. If no amount is
due to your agency, leave blank.
Third Screen
Used only when more than one credit card was used for payment.
Usually you will enter “N” in this field.
Note: Many BSP authorities will only permit one credit card per
passenger. Agents in those countries will only use the first Refund
amount field, and never go to the third screen.
ENTER
Screen response:

A refund notice is printed simultaneously and confirms the refund


reference number.
The status of the e-ticket will have changed to RFND

Refund a Ticket using a Linear Entry


ASK ANSWER 38009
You are able to refund a ticket using linear entries.

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Re-printing the Refund Notice
ASK ANSWER 446
It may be necessary to re-print the refund notice out if the itinerary
printer jammed, or the refund notice was lost.
To reprint the notice, enter: TSDR1259901891921/02JAN14
Points to note:
 The refund notice can only be re-printed for refunds issued within
the last seven days.
 The expected response is REFUND NOTICE REPRINTED. If the
notice was not printed within the seven day period, or the wrong
date is specified the response will be TICKET REFUND NOTICE NOT
FOUND.

Cancelling a Refund
ASK ANSWER 467
It is possible to cancel a refund with some carriers.
Check that the carrier accepts the cancel transaction. Refer to the ASK
Travelport Ticketing Carrier Functionality Table in answer 8430.
The refund must be cancelled the same day. Include the airline code
and check digit.
Make the following example entry to cancel a refund notice:
TRNC12599000482880

Viewing Refunded Tickets on the Payment Report (HMPR)


Make the following entry to view refunded tickets for your agency.
Enter: HMPR/ALL
Note: You must include /ALL in order to display refunded tickets.

Format: Explanation:

HMPR Help Me Payment Report

/ Separator

ALL View ALL transactions including refunds

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Example screen response:

Note: The ticket number that has been refunded is displayed, with RFND
underneath the FARE column.

If you only wish to view refunded tickets, use the following format:
HMPR/REF/02JAN-02JAN
Note: The date must be specified twice.
Example screen response:

Important note: System generated tickets can be refunded using the


procedures detailed in this module provided that they feature on a
previous TINS report. TINS records may be displayed for up to 32
historical working days, although the period of time may vary from
country to country.
If the ticket was issued outside of this time restriction, you will get the
error response: REFUND NOT PERMITTED – TICKET NUMBER NOT IN
TINS.
Note: In this case, the passenger may apply to the airline for a refund.

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Module 10 Review
Add this year’s date to entries where relevant.

1. Assume today’s date is 13 November. You issued an e-ticket, ticket number 055 765 876
1234 3 on 16 July. What is the entry to create a refund notice in the system for a full
refund?

2. You process a full refund of all fares and taxes (no cancellation charge). When you press
ENTER at the end of PAGE 1 of the refund fill-in format, will you be taken to:
 PAGE 2
 Tax Screen
 PFC Screen

3. What is the entry to display the TINS report for refunds only for 09 October?

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Module 11: Itinerary Remarks

Itinerary Remarks enable you to add information to the itinerary. There


are two different formats for Itinerary Remarks; those which you add
manually, and Canned Remarks which are stored in the system.
Itineraries can be printed at the same time as a ticket using the TKP
entry. Alternatively if you just wish to print an itinerary, use the entry
TKPDID (assuming your workstation is linked to an itinerary printer).
Itinerary Remarks are used most frequently to add information that a
passenger can see on a ViewTrip Itinerary at www.viewtrip.com

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Create manual Itinerary Remarks
 Amend, re-associate and delete Itinerary Remarks
 Add, delete and display Canned Remarks

Manually Added Remarks


HJELP REMARKS
ASK ANSWER 2101
There are four categories of Manual Remarks. Unassociated Remarks
relate to the whole itinerary.
Associated Remarks are specific to one or more segments. There are
three types:
 Associated Remarks
 Check-In Remarks
 Terminal Information Remarks

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Unassociated Remarks
These are general remarks which will appear at the foot of the
passenger itinerary. There is no restriction on the number of
Unassociated Remarks which may be added to an itinerary, and each
one may contain a maximum of 70 characters.
Refer to the following example Booking File:

Click on PNR on the menu, and select ‘Create/Edit Booking File


Remarks’.
Example screen response:

Select the ‘Unassociated’ tab.


Enter the required text in the Remarks text box and click on ‘Add’ and
then ‘Save’.

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Screen example:

Note: Add further remarks in the same way.

Associated Remarks
These are remarks which refer only to certain segments of a journey,
and so are segment related. They will print on the itinerary below the
relevant segment of the journey.
Select the ‘Associated’ tab:

Note that the itinerary segments are displayed.


Select the required segment, enter text in the ‘Remarks text’ box and
click ‘Add’ and then ‘Save’.

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Check in Remarks
These remarks may be used to add check in times to air segments.
Refer to the following example format to add a check-in time relating to
a specific segment (2):
RI.S2/CI*75

Entry: Description:

RI Remark Itinerary entry code

. Separator

S2 Segment 2

/ Separator

CI*75 Check in time of 75 minutes


(Minimum 30 and maximum 120 minutes)

Other example formats:

Entry: Description:

RI.S1/CI*120+RI.S3/CI*60 To add a different check-in time for


segments 1 and 3

RI.CI*120 To add the same check-in time (120


minutes) for all segments

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Terminal Information
These remarks may be used to add terminal information to the air
segments.
Note: Many times, terminal information is automatically provided by the
system.
Refer to the following example format to add departure terminal
information for segment 1:
RI.S1/DT* TERMINAL 4

Entry: Description:

RI.S1 Remark Itinerary for segment 1

/ Separator

DT Departure Terminal

* Separator

TERMINAL 4 Free Text

Other example formats:

Entry: Description:

RI.S1/AT*BA TERMINAL To add arrival terminal information for


segment 1

RI.S1/DT*TERMINAL 5/AT*BA To add both departure and arrival


TERMINAL terminal information for segment 1.
Note: Segment relation needs only be
entered once if information if for the
same segment number.

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Displaying Itinerary Remarks
Refer to the following example Booking File:

Click the Quick Access button


Example screen response:

The following manual formats are also available:

Entry: Description:

*RIU Display only Unassociated Remarks

*RIA Display only Associated Remarks

*RIC Display only check-in times and terminal information

Note: Confirmed seats, meals and special service requirements in the


Booking File will automatically be added by the system to the itinerary
when it is printed. You do not need to add Itinerary Remarks to the
Booking File for these items.

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Amending and Deleting Itinerary Remarks


If you wish to amend a remark, simply select the remark and amend the
text in the ‘Remarks text’ box and click ‘Save’.
Screen example:

If you wish to delete a remark, select the remark and click ‘Remove’ and
then ‘Save’.

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Re-associating Itinerary Remarks


When a segment of the itinerary is cancelled, any associated remarks
related to that segment will also be cancelled.
If cancelled associated remarks apply to the replacement segment, they
can be re-associated.

Refer to the following example where segment 1 for 1 September has


been cancelled.
Example system response:

The MAD-BKK flight has been rebooked for 2 September and is the ‘new’
segment 1.

Enter *XRI to display the cancelled Itinerary Remark.

To re-associate this remark to the new segment 1, enter: RIR.1S1

The system responds with an asterisk, and the remark is now associated
to the new segment.

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Canned Remarks
HELP RPFD
ASK ANSWER 2125
A Canned Remark is an Itinerary Remark which is permanently stored in
the system. A maximum of 12 Canned Remarks can be selected to use
with each Booking File.
Canned Remarks (identified by numbers) can only be created and
displayed by a second level authorized user, possibly your office
manager or supervisor.
If they exist at your agency location, Canned Remark numbers will be
advised to you so that these can be imported into a Booking File. Check
with your manager or agency supervisor.
Note: The wording does not appear on the Booking File (just the
number), so take care when selecting the numbers.
To display Canned Remarks created in your office (second level
authorized user only), enter: RPFD/RMKS
Example screen display:

Adding Canned Remarks into an Itinerary


The format to enter a Canned Remark varies dependent on whether
your agency location uses Enhanced Itineraries or Galileo Itineraries.

Enhanced Itineraries
Remarks are added in the order requested, in a single entry.
Example entry: IMUCR1.23.2

Entry: Description:

IMU Itinerary Modifier Update function identifier

CR Canned Remarks

1.23.2 Remark numbers 1, 23 and 2 in that order

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Amending Canned Remarks
To amend Canned Remarks to appear on the itinerary, the IMU entry
must be changed to reflect the Canned Remarks that are now required.
Example entry: IMUCR@23.2
Note: This entry will change previously stored Canned Remarks to
numbers 23 and 2.

Displaying Canned Remarks


To display the Canned Remarks numbers in a Booking File, enter: IMUD*
Example screen response:

Galileo Itineraries
Remarks are added in the order requested, in a single entry.
Example entry: DI.CR1.23.2

Entry: Description:

DI. Document itinerary function identifier

CR Canned Remarks

- Separator

1.23.2 Remark numbers 1, 23 and 2 in that order

Amending Canned Remarks


To amend Canned Remarks to appear on the itinerary, the DI line must
be changed to reflect the Canned Remarks that are now required.
Example entry: DI.2@CR–23.2
Note: This entry will change previously stored Canned Remarks to
numbers 23 and 2.

Displaying Canned Remarks


To display the Canned Remarks numbers in a Booking File, enter: *DI

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ViewTrip Itineraries
ViewTrip Itineraries can be accessed via the website www.viewtrip.com.
The passenger must use their Galileo locator and their surname to
retrieve the itinerary.
These details are also transmitted when you email an itinerary to a
passenger from the Booking File.

Note: Unassociated remarks are visible at the bottom of the itinerary


under the ‘Remarks’ heading.

Associated remarks can be viewed for each segment in the ‘Remarks’


area after clicking the ‘Flight Service Information’ under each segment.

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ViewTrip E-Ticket Receipts
Passengers can also access a copy of their e-ticket receipt from the
ViewTrip website.

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Fare Information
Normally the fare is visible on the e-ticket receipt. Not all agencies want
the passenger to see the actual cost of the air fare, as it may have been
sold as part of a package, or a service fee added.
It is possible to suppress certain parts of the fare information from the
receipt by making a notepad entry in the Booking File.
Example formats:

Format: Explanation:

NP.VIEWTRIPNET Suppresses Fare (IT is shown). Tax breakdown,


Fare Basis, Baggage Allowance, Form of Payment
and Endorsements are shown.

NP.VIEWTRIPITIN Suppresses Fare, Tax Breakdown, Form of Payment


and Endorsements

NP.VIEWTRIPWARSAW Shows standard receipt with Warsaw Convention


conditions of contract.

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Module 11 Review
1. What is the entry to add a check in time of 90 minutes for segment 3?

2. What is the manual entry to add Unassociated Remark ‘HAVE A PLEASANT FLIGHT’?

3. What is the manual entry to display only Associated Itinerary Remarks?

4. A booking has been changed. Make the entry to re-associate remarks 1 and 2 to new
segment 3.

5. Add some Associated and Unassociated Remarks to one of the bookings you have used
during the course and then view it on the ViewTrip website.
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In order to issue documents using the Galileo system, your workstation


must be linked to the relevant document printers. This module explains
how to set up your workstation and link to the printers in your office.
Although an e-ticket is paperless, there may still be requirements to
issue a receipt, or you may wish to provide your customer with an
itinerary.
Also to complete an automated refund you must be linked to an
Itinerary printer at the time.
Note: Theoretically sites do not need to be linked to a printer GTID to
issue an e-ticket, but it depends on the ticket type field in your Agency
Account Table.
Type 41 is e-ticket only and will not need a ticket printer GTID. Types 31
or 33 are ‘old’ ATB sites which still need to be linked to printer GTID in
order to issue an e-ticket.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Link your workstation to relevant document printers
 De-link your workstation if required
 Ensure that e-ticketing tables are set up correctly for your agency

Setting up Support Document Printing


ASK ANSWER 565
Although the concept of e-ticketing is paperless travel, there are still
some requirements for documentation which will vary from country to
country. For example, many BSPs require an audit coupon receipt with
the Sales Report.
Also for many IATA BSP agreements, it is a requirement for agents
equipped with itinerary printers to provide passengers travelling on an
e-ticket with a supporting document called the Passenger Itinerary
Receipt (PIR).
Your agency printers and workstations must be set up to enable you to
print these documents.
The set-up procedure only needs to be performed once for each pseudo
city code.
If your agency is equipped with an itinerary printer this should be
assigned as the device which will print the Passenger Itinerary / Receipt.

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To display the e-ticket Support Document print Table, enter: HMET
Example screen response:

You will see a list of the possible support documents which are
designated by your BSP as mandatory (Y) or optional (O).
Documents not required by your BSP will not be shown. These will vary
from country to country. You may see AUDIT CPN; AGENCY CPN; PSGR
RCPT; CHG FORM; EXCH AUTH and/or RFD AUTH.
The example above shows only the AGENT CPN and PSGR RCPT lines.
Note: If you do not wish to print support documents a GTID is still
required, but you can set Agency and Print Now to NO.
Take the following steps to complete the table:
Complete the table as follows:
1. Ensure that the insert key is switched off.
2. Tab to the GTID field and type in the GTID of the itinerary printer on
which you wish support documents to print.
3. Tab to the AGENCY field and type in Y
4. Tab to the PRINT NOW field and type in Y
Note: Ensure that the entire table is completed before pressing the
Enter key.

Completed screen example:

Note: Once completed, all e-ticket support documentation will print on


the designated printer.

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Reprinting Support Documentation


ASK ANSWER 2800
It is possible to reprint support documentation at any time after the
ticket has been issued on the condition that the ticket record is still
available in the airline’s database
Refer to the following example to reprint support documentation for e-
ticket 2179901891922.
Enter: TSD2179901891922

Format: Explanation:

TSD Ticket Support Document

2179901891922 Ticket number including the airline code

Note: The Galileo system response will say: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS


ISSUED.

Printer Linkage
HELP HMLM
In addition to the air ticket, you may wish to use the Galileo system to
issue additional documents such as an itinerary, or a MIR which sends
data to a back office system.
If you attempt to issue a document without linkage to the document
printers, the system response will be: INVALID: NO LINKAGE
Every workstation and printer device has its own unique Galileo
Terminal IDentifier (GTID).
The GTIDs of all workstations and printers in your agency are recorded in
your Agency Account Table (AAT). If any GTID is not recorded in the AAT
then access to the Galileo system is denied.
Note: GTIDs are automatically added to the AAT before installation of
Galileo in an agency. Each workstation and printer device is usually
labelled with the GTID.
Alternatively, you may locate printer and MIR GTIDs by looking at the
Galileo Print Manager software within your agency.
To establish the GTID of your workstation, enter: +J
Example screen response:

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Linking to an Itinerary Printer (DI)


ASK ANSWER 602

Linking to an itinerary printer and any accounting system is normally


only required when:
 Your agency is set up for document production
or
 There is an office re-organisation which requires your workstation
to be linked to a different printer
To issue a refund notice, your workstation must be linked to the
Itinerary printer.
To link your workstation to an itinerary printer, use the following
example entry:
HMLMC5F062DI

Entry: Description:

HMLM Link Terminal (Help Me Link Machine)

C5F062 GTID of Ticket Printer

DI Demand Itinerary print

Screen response:

Screen explanation:

Entry: Description:

CRT GTID of workstation

ITN DEV GTID of Itinerary printer C5F062


D = issue on demand

ST Status
U = Up
D = Down
B = Busy
FM Stock or paper type. This designates the type of
‘paper in the printer.
I = Itinerary
B = Blank

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Linking to a MIR Device (DI)


ASK ANSWER 603
The same logic applies when you link a MIR device to your workstation.
However, the entry differs in that DA is used to Demand Accounts.
Example entry: HMLMC5F57DDA
Alternatively, you can link to more than one document printer at one
time.
Refer to the following example entry to link to an Itinerary printer and
accounting device:
HMLMC5F062DI/C5F57DDA
Example screen response:

Printability

To link to a printability printer to print a screen shot, use the following


example format:

HMLMC5D870DX

Displaying your Linkage


ASK ANSWER 599
Once links have been established between your workstation and
relevant printers, you can display your linkage at any time.
Enter: HMLD
Example screen response:

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Bringing the Status Up


ASK ANSWER 600

The response above shows that the status of the itinerary printer is
‘Down’. This must be changed to ‘Up’ status to enable itinerary
documents to be produced.
Enter: HMOMC5F062–U

Entry: Description:

HMOM Change Status (Help Me Operate Machine)

C5F062 GTID of Printer Device

–U Separator and UP status

The screen response is: DEVICE C5F062 IS NOW UP

Delinking
ASK ANSWER 606
Occasionally, you may need to delink printers from your workstation.
You may need to do this if you linked to the itinerary printer just to issue
an automated refund. You now wish to de-link as you do not want an
itinerary to be produced each time you issue a ticket.
Make the following entry:
HMLM/DELINK Help Me Link Machine / De-link from all printers.
Screen response:

Alternatively, the following formats can be used to de-link your


workstation from a particular printer type.

Entry: Description:

HMLINK/DELINK/I De-link from Itinerary printer only

HMLM/DELINK/A De-link from MIR device (accounting)


only

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Module 12 Review

1. What entry will link your workstation to an itinerary printer with the GTID, C8743A?

2. What entry will link your workstation to a MIR device with the GTID, C6G43A?

3. What is the entry to display the status of the link between your workstation and printers?

4. Here is the response to the last entry…

Your MIRs are not transmitting. What is the entry to change the status of the MIR
printer to ‘UP’?

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When issuing e-tickets, ticket numbers are assigned automatically by the


Galileo system, usually in batches of 250.
When all e-ticket numbers have been used, the Galileo system will
automatically assign a new range of ticket numbers.
It is possible, however, for travel agents to create itinerary numbers.
These are managed by your agency and not by Galileo.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Display ticket numbers for usage in your agency
 Assign itinerary numbers
 Display the TINS report
 Void tickets

Displaying E-Ticket Numbers


ASK ANSWER 577
HELP HMTN/D
These are often referred to as CGNs (Computer Generated Numbers). It
is possible to view how many ticket numbers your agency currently has
left.
Enter: HMTN/D

Format: Explanation:

HMTN/D Help Me Ticket Numbers / Display

Example screen response:

Screen: Explanation:

ALLOCATED TICKET… Header text

9901891923 The next ticket number that will be issued


prefixed with the airlines 3 digit ticket code

9901891999 The last ticket number in the range

77 The number of e-ticket numbers remaining

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Itinerary Stock Control


ASK ANSWER 3268
HELP HMIN/D
It is not mandatory for your agency to create an itinerary table within
the system. In the absence of a table, the Galileo system assigns a
default number to each itinerary as it is issued.
However, it may be preferable to pre-assign itinerary numbers, and
these can be allocated from 1 to a maximum of 99999.
The entry to create an itinerary table is as follows:
HMINC5F062–10000/19999/*

Entry: Description:

HMIN Add Itinerary Numbers function identifier


(Help Me Itinerary Numbers)

C5F062 Printer GTID

– Separator

10000/19999 First and last itinerary numbers to be used

/ Separator

* Restart at 10000 after 99999 has been reached

Alternatively, you can use any of the following options:

Entry: Description:

HMINC5F062-* Number itineraries automatically from 1


to 99999 and then restart at number 1.

HMINC5F062-14000/14999/1000 Number itineraries from 14000 to 14999.

HMINC5F062-14000/14999/* Number itineraries from 14000 to 14999


and then restart at 14000

If you need to check the itinerary table at any time, enter: HMIN/D

Format: Explanation:

HMIN/D Help Me Itinerary Numbers/Display

Example screen response:

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TINS Report
HELP HMPR
ASK ANSWER 578
The TINS report displays a list of transactions for today, and is updated
automatically as each ticket is issued. This is more commonly referred
to as the Payment Report or Daily Activity Report.
To display the Tins Report, enter: HMPR

Format: Explanation

HMPR Help Me Payment Report

The TINS report displays system generated ticket numbers. This includes
any tickets that have been voided either by your agency or voided
automatically during the ticketing process.
Example screen response

TINS records may be displayed for up to 32 historical working days,


although the period of time may vary from country to country.
To access an historical TINS report (12 August), enter: HMPR/12AUG
Note: The 32 days are not necessarily consecutive. They may occur
during the period of the last 90 days.

Enhanced TINS Report Commands


In addition to the basic TINS Report command, there are commands
available which allow you to retrieve specific information from a TINS
report.
Refer to Appendix A or H/HMPR

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Ticket Voiding
ASK ANSWER 570
HELP VOID
The period in which you can make a ticket void differs from country to
country. In the UK, it is only possible to void a ticket on the day of issue.
If you have issued an e-ticket and now want to void it (maybe you
specified an incorrect form of payment), use the following example
entry:
TRV/ 1259900505183

Entry: Description:

TRV Ticket Report Void function identifier

/ Separator

1259900…. Ticket number including the airline code

The system response is: TICKET NO.1259900505183 CHANGED TO VOID


STATUS

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Module 13 Review
Assume the GTID of your workstation is: C5H43A

1. What is the entry to check the number of e-ticket numbers available in your agency?

2. What is the entry to void ticket number 0019900505186?

3. What is the entry to view the TINS Report for 29 July?

4. The GTID of your itinerary printer is C5F062. What is the entry to number your itineraries
from 1 to 99999 and then restart at 1 again?

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ASK ANSWER 38621 – What is an EMD?


ASK ANSWER 38623 – How do I issue an EMD?
An Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMD) is used as a fulfillment
method for various accounting transactions, such as Airline Ancillary
Services. EMD functionality allows payments to be processed more
efficiently and cost effectively, and you are able to issue and track EMDs
in your own system.
An increasing number of airlines offer Ancillary Services, which are sold
in conjunction with their air transportation services. Ancillary Services
include items such as excess baggage, seats, meals, travel insurance and
lounge access.
Previously, if many of these services were required, they would have
been booked directly with the airline.
However, it is now possible to book and pay for these services directly
within the Galileo system. You are able to display the service catalogue
available in Galileo and sell the required service.
Note: The types of Ancillary Services offered within the Galileo system
are dependent on carrier participation and may vary in different
countries. Refer to ASK Travelport to verify services offered by airlines.
Once the service has been confirmed and you have taken payment
directly from the customer, you must issue an EMD to enable interline
settlement between your agency and the airline.
This payment is then processed via BSP, in the same way as a flight
ticket.
EMDs can also be issued in order to process payments for additional
transactions such as airline reservation change fees and group deposits.
Note: You can also issue an EMD for products and services sold through
Travelport Options Integrator. This is a software application which
enables you to purchase seat products and services offered by carriers
that participate in Travelport’s optional services program.
Airlines may require payment of these services with an EMD.
Agencies will be assigned an allocation of EMD numbers, and each
subsequent allocation of EMD numbers will be automatically allocated
when a new range is needed.
There are many answers in ASK Travelport, other than those listed
above.
Search for category:
Issuing Tickets and Travel Documents>Ticketing>EMD.

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To view the EMD numbers allocated to your agency, enter: EDOC


Example screen display:
IATA 7777777 XXX

WORLD TRAVEL LONDON

TYPE ASSIGN DATE START NUMBER NEXT NUMBER END NUMBER


EMD 04 MAR 8131011050 8131011077 8131011099

Note: You may view your allocation of EMD numbers back at your
agency using the EDOC entry. However, this entry is not available for
training pseudo city codes.
EMD is the electronic replacement for all standard traffic miscellaneous
documents, including:
 Miscellaneous Charge Orders (MCO) or virtual MCO (vMCO)
 Special Service Tickets (SST)
 Prepaid Tickets (PTA)
 Multi-Purpose Documents (MPD)
 Tour Orders
 Excess baggage tickets

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Identify an Associated EMD and a Standalone EMD
 Issue Associated and Standalone EMDs
 View, Void and Refund EMDs
 Display EMDs on the Payment Report (HMPR)
 Decode EMD related error messages
 Provide Support for EMDs and escalate an incident if required

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Introduction
EMD data is included in the Galileo Ticket Invoice Numbering System
(TINS Table).
An EMD can only be issued from a Booking File, which contains at least
one itinerary segment and the Booking must be ended and retrieved
before an EMD Issue entry is used.
The format identifier to issue any EMD is: EMDI
Example formats:

Entry: Description:

EMDI EMD Issue

EMDV EMD Void

EMDD EMD Summary Display (data from the carriers


electronic database)

EMDD Refund an EMD from the EMD Summary Display, by


selecting the EMD REFUND, using the tab function

EMDL EMD List

EMDH EMD History

EDOC View the allocation of EMD numbers for your agency

There is no limit to the number of EMDs which may be issued within a


single Booking File.
The EMDI entry issues EMDs without printing any support documents.
In order to print support documents, you must include an appropriate
modifier in the EMDI entry.
Depending on which support documents are required, you must specify
the printer type and document type code.

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Printing and Document Modifiers

The print type options are:


 PP- to print to a plain paper printer
 PI- to print to an itinerary/invoice printer

The document type modifiers are:


 C to print the credit card charge form
 R to print the EMD customer receipt.
You may include multiple issue modifiers in the EMDI entry by using the
separator (/).
The table below lists all of the issue modifier options:

Modify/Option: Code: Example:

Commission Z Z9 (9% Commission)

Form Of Payment F FCK or FS

Endorsement ER ERNON-REFUNDABLE

Related Ticket Number IC IC0748899029453 (Issue In Connection


with, the 13 digit ticket number)

Document Type C – credit card


charge form (or)
R – EMD
customer receipt

Printer Type PP – PP – C (Print to plain paper printer - the


credit card charge form)
PI –
PI – R (Print to itinerary/invoice printer –
EMD customer receipt)
PEnn –
PE4-R (select email address number 4)
(nn = email
number within
the MT field of
the Booking File)

EMD Even Exchange EXE EXE074489902141

The

AAsAs When printing The


You can also email the EMD customer receipt to an e-mail address
stored within the Booking File. The e-mail version of the EMD customer
receipt support document is known as the ‘Additional Services/Fees

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Receipt’.

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A separate email version of the Additional Services/Fees Receipt will be


sent for each passenger name in the Booking File or that is selected.
Note: Even if all the Additional Services/Fees Receipts are being sent to
the same email address, a separate email will be sent for each passenger
name.
For more information on printing and emailing support documents refer
to Ask Travelport answer 39088.

Selection Criteria Modifiers


The following Selection Criteria Modifiers can be included with the EMDI
entry, in order to make the entry more specific. You can issue an EMD
for ‘Additional Services’ using an itinerary segment, carrier or passenger
name field.
Multiple Selection Criteria modifiers may be used in an entry.
The table below lists some format examples.

Selection Criteria Code: Example:


Modifier:

Vendor Select V VAZ (Carrier two letter code)

Segment Select S S1-3 (segments 1 through to 3)

Name Select P P1 or P2 etc.

RFIC Select R RG

SVC Manual Select SM SM2 (manual SVC sector 2)

SVC Automated Select S S3

SSRASVC Number Select G G12

Services Reason

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Reason for Issuance Codes (RFIC) and Sub-codes (RFISC)

When you request an Ancillary Service from the Ancillary Service


Catalogue an RFIC and RFISC will be added automatically.
When you add a manual SVC segment you must manually input the RFIC
as advised by the airline.
Note: Separate EMDs must be issued for each RFIC.
The following RFICs may apply:
 A Air Transportation
 B Surface Transportation/Non-air Services
 C Baggage
 D Financial Impact
 E Airport Services
 F Merchandise
 G In-flight Services
‘Reason for Issuance Codes’ are defined by IATA resolution, and Reason
for Issuance Sub-codes are maintained by ATPCo.

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Types of Electronic Miscellaneous Documents


There are two types of EMD - a Standalone EMD and an Associated
EMD.

Standalone EMD (EMD-S)


A Standalone EMD (EMD-S) can be used for any service or fee such as a
change fee or group deposit, or any item that is not directly related to a
specific flight segment.
EMD-S can be issued for non-flight related services; however some
airlines may initially opt to fulfill flight related services on an EMD-S.
In order to issue an EMD-S, a SVC segment must exist within the Booking
File, except when an airline requests an EMD-S for fulfillment for flight
related services.
If an EMD is required for the fulfillment of a service or transaction fee
which is not filed by ATPCO, then you must enter the SVC segment
manually.
Travelport have introduced a new SVC segment type, which you can add
manually to a Booking File, in order to communicate these service
requests.
Refer to the following guidelines:
 Before you can issue a Standalone EMD, you must first have a
completed Booking File.
 An e-ticket must have been issued, unless the booking is for a
group deposit.
 You must also add a request for the additional service via a manual
SVC segment within the itinerary.
 When adding a manual SVC segment, a Reason for Issuance Code
(RFIC) and a Reason for Issuance Sub Code (RFISC) are required.
Each airline can choose which code to use and each airline may
have different requirements. Refer to Ask Travelport answer
43782 for details for each airline.
 An EMD-S can only be issued for one passenger name at a time.
Where an EMD-S is required for more than one passenger, a
separate EMD issue entry must be made for each passenger.
 The EMD issue entry automatically picks up the original Form of
Payment within the Booking File. However you can override it
using an issue entry modifier.

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Associated EMD (EMD-A)


An Associated EMD (EMD-A) must be issued for all ‘flight-related’
services, such as excess baggage, lounge access, seat assignments,
meals, etc.
Refer to the following guidelines:
 Before you can issue an EMD-A, you must have a Booking File
containing at least one confirmed flight segment. An e-ticket must
have been issued and the flight coupons must be Open status
(OPEN) or Airport Control (ARPT).
 A flight-related service must be sold from the ‘Services Catalogue’.
The service will then appear in the Booking File under the Special
Service Request code, ASVC. The ASVC SSR communicates flight-
related services to the relevant airline.
 When flight associated services are booked, the information will
appear in the Booking File within the *DAS item.
 You can only issue an EMD when the SSR ASVC status code is KD or
HD.
 When an EMD-A is issued, it must be linked to the flight coupon of
an e-ticket, so that the Additional Service is associated to the
correct flight.
 An EMD-A can only be issued for one passenger name at a time.
Where an EMD-S is required for more than one passenger, a
separate EMD issue entry must be made for each passenger.
 If a passenger requires the same service (SSR ASVC) on multiple
flights, such as a meal on both the outbound and return flight, you
can issue a single EMD-A. You only need to make one EMDI entry.
 If a passenger requires multiple services (SSR ASVC) for a single
flight segment, such as checked baggage, internet access and a
meal, you must issue a separate EMD-A number for each
Additional Service. However, you only need to make one EMDI
entry.
 The EMD issue entry automatically picks up the original Form of
Payment within the Booking File. However you can override it
using an issue entry modifier.
Note: For information on displaying and selling flight-related services
(Ancillary Services) refer to Ask Travelport answer 42943.

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EMD Example 1: Issuing an EMD for a Reservation Change Fee

This example demonstrates how to issue a Standalone EMD (EMD-S) in


order to process payment via BSP, for a reservation change fee. The
airline may charge for a reservation date change or a name change.
Refer to the following completed Booking File for two passengers. A
filed fare exists and e-tickets have already been issued.
The original departure date from London to Sydney was 17 February.
However the passengers requested a date change, they now wish to
depart on 24 February.

In this example the e-tickets may be changed and there is no fare


increase. However, there is a change fee of GBP 150.00 for each ticket.
Although the itinerary has been amended, the original e-ticket records
must be updated. This is done using the Exchange or Revalidation
process, depending on the requirements of the relevant airline.
Once the Exchange/Revalidation is completed, you must issue the EMD.
Assume the e-tickets in this example have been revalidated for the new
dates.
Take the following steps to issue an EMD for the BA reservation change
fee.
1. Add a manual SVC segment, for a change fee.
Enter: 0SVCBAEK1LHR24NOV-N1/D/992/CHANGE FEE/150.00
Note: When an EMD is required for a change fee, the date that
must be added to the SVC segment is the new travel date, not the
original date.

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Entry description:

Input: Description:

0SVC Indicator to insert SVC segment into the Booking


File

BA Airline two letter code

EK1 Status code and number of items required for EMD

LHR Three letter departure airport code

24NOV New travel date

N1 Passenger name field

D Reason for issue code (D = financial impact)

992 Reason for issue sub code (992 = change fee)


Note: The code 992 is the RFISC for a reservation
change fee. However, not all airlines choose to use
992. Refer to answer 43782 in ASK Travelport.

CHANGE FEE Description of EMD item, i.e. change fee

150.00 Fee amount (system defaults to local currency,


defined by your agency location.

One EMD-S is required for each applicable change fee. As both


passengers have changed their date of travel, one EMD-S is required
for each passenger.
2. Enter a second manual SVC segment related to passenger 2 (N2).
Enter: 0SVCBAEK1LHR24NOV-N2/D/992/CHANGE FEE/150.00
The system response confirms that the SVC segment has been
created. When you re-display the Booking File, it shows new SVC
segments along with the itinerary segments.
3. Add a received from field, then End and Retrieve the Booking File.

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Example screen response:

Note that segments 1 and 2 are the SVC segments and the flights now
appear as segments 3 and 4.
The next stage is to issue the EMDs. Two separate EMDs are required,
and they must be issued individually.
You must use the standard EMD Issue entry (EMDI) twice, each time
using a modifier to specify the Manual SVC sector for which the EMD is
issued.
You must also include the e-ticket number in the entry.

Click on the Quick Access button in the PNR Viewer window.


Example screen response:

The response displays the ticket numbers issued for each passenger.

Note: If tickets had been exchanged, then two ticket numbers would
show for each passenger – the original number and the reissue ticket
number. You must specify the reissued ticket number in your EMD
entry.

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4. Issue the EMD for SVC segment 1, for passenger RIGBY/PETERMR


Enter: EMDI/SM1/IC1259901891951
Entry description:

Input: Description:

EMDI/ EMD Issue entry

SM1/ Sector Manual 1 (Manual SVC segment number 1)

IC1259901891951 Issued in connection with the 13 digit e-ticket number


which was issued.
Note: If a ticket was issued in exchange, enter the
reissued ticket number.

Example screen response:

Note: No support documents will print unless the relevant print


modifiers are used with the EMDI entry.
5. Issue the EMD for SVC segment 2, for passenger WILCOX/KERRYMS
Enter: EMDI/SM2/IC1259901891952
Re-retrieve the Booking File:

Note: The status of each Manual SVC segment has changed from
EK1 to HI1, and the EMD number is added to each segment. Also a
new EDML field has been created to store the EMD numbers issued
in the Booking File.

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Displaying EMD Information in a Booking File


The EMDL field lists all EMD numbers which have been issued within a
Booking File.
This field is automatically added to a Booking File when the first EMD is
issued. All subsequent EMDs will be stored within the EMDL.
If an EMD is voided or refunded, the EMDL information is automatically
updated.

To display the EMDL field, click the Quick Access button in the
Booking File.
Alternatively, enter: EMDL
Example screen response:

In this example, two EMDs have been issued. These appear on


numbered lines 1 and 2.
The Electronic Miscellaneous Documents List (EMDL) can store a
maximum of 999 numbered line items.
However, only a maximum of 100 items is displayed initially. If a
Booking File contains an EMDL with more than 100 items, line numbers
1-99 will display automatically and a tab option will appear after line 99.
Use this tab function if you wish to display line items 100 onwards.
Under each EMD number, the status code ‘I’ (original issue) is displayed,
together with the date and time stamp for that transaction.
If an EMD has been voided, the status code is ‘V’.
If an EMD has been fully refunded, the status code is ‘RF’.
You can view a Summary screen (EMDD).
Click on the appropriate line number in the EMDL display:

Alternatively, enter: EMDD1 (LINE 1)

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Example screen response:

Points to note:
 The RFISC (992) is displayed
 The status shows USED. This is normal when an EMD is issued for a
change fee.
The EMD Summary Display retrieves information which is held in the
airline’s database. You can view that information in the same way as
you do an e-ticket.
The EMD Summary holds details such as the EMD number, passenger
name, and type of service purchased and the status of each EMD
coupon.
It also enables you to select other processes by tabbing and entering
additional information and pressing enter.

For example, at the bottom of the Summary screen, there is an option to


void the EMD.

You can also opt to view a Detail Display, which provides a breakdown
of the EMD information.
To view the Detailed Display, simply click on EMD DETAIL DISPLAY or
alternatively, tab to ‘EMD DETAIL DISPLAY’ and press enter.
Note: The details for the EMD transaction are usually displayed over 2-3
screens. Move down (MD) to view more EMD document details.

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Example screen response:

Note: At the bottom of the display, you have the option to void the
EMD. Also depending on the airline and service, there may be an option
to refund the EMD.
Click on EMD REDISPLAY SUMMARY if you wish to redisplay the
Summary Display.
Example screen response:

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EMD Example 2: Issuing an EMD for a Group Deposit


This example demonstrates how to issue a Standalone EMD in order to
process payment for a group deposit booking, via BSP.
Refer to the following Booking File.

An EMD cannot be issued against a group name, so you must create a


separate Booking File in order to issue an EMD for a group deposit.

You must add a Manual SVC segment containing details of the group
deposit.
Take the following steps to issue an EMD for a group deposit for a group
reservation.
1. Create a basic Booking File with a Form of Payment and add a
manual SVC segment, containing the relevant group deposit
information.
Enter: 0SVCAYEK1LHR15NOV-N1/D/997/GROUP DEPOSIT/2500.00

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Entry description:

Input: Description:

0SVC Indicator to insert SVC segment into the Booking File

AY Airline two letter code

EK1 Status and number of items code required for EMD

LHR Three letter departure airport code

15NOV Travel date

N1 Passenger name field

D Reason for issue code (D = financial impact)

997 Reason for issue sub code (997 = group deposit)

GROUP Description of EMD item, e.g. group deposit


DEPOSIT

2500.00 Deposit amount (system defaults to your local currency).


Note: No currency code is required, just the deposit
amount.

2. End and retrieve the Booking File.


Example screen display:

Note: The Manual SVC sector appears as segment number 1.

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3. Issue the EMD for manual SVC segment 1


Enter: EMDI/SM1
Entry description:

Input: Description:

EMDI Electronic Miscellaneous Document Issue

/SM1 Sector Manual 1 (refers to the segment number of


the manual SVC segment)

Note: IC ticket number is not required when issuing EMDs for group
deposit.
Once the EMD has issued, the Booking File will automatically end
transact.
Example screen response:

Click on the Record Locator to display the Booking File to view the
changes.
Example screen response:

Note that the manual SVC segment now contains the EMD number
and the status has changed from EK1 to HI1. EMDL data also now
exists.

Click on the Quick Access button to view EMDL information.


Example scree response:

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4. Retrieve the original group booking and add an OSI item to advise
the carrier that the deposit has been paid and that fulfilment is via
EMD.
Note: The addition of an OSI is a requirement of AY. When you issue
an EMD for other airlines, check for any specific requirements in Ask
Travelport answer 43782.
Enter: SI.AY*EMD PAID 31JAN 20 PSGRS
In addition enter the number of the EMD.
Enter: SI.AY*EMD 1059992055101

Note: The date specified in the OSI entry is the date that the deposit
is paid and the EMD issued.

Click on the Quick Access button to display the detail of the


Booking File.
Example screen display:

Points to Note:
 You can add a Notepad item to each Booking File in order to cross
refer them if required.
 When the original group booking is ticketed, each ticket must be
issued for the full fare amount including taxes. You can then
refund the EMD that was issued for the deposit amount.

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EMD Example 3: Issuing an EMD for a Service Booked for all Passengers on all
Flight Segments
This example shows you how to issue an Associated EMD in order to
process payment via BSP for ‘flight related’ Additional Services. Two
passengers require the same services for the same flight segments.
Refer to the following completed Booking File for two passengers. E-
tickets have been issued. Both passengers have requested extra baggage
for the outbound flight on segment 1.

Take the following steps to book extra baggage as an Additional Service


and to issue an Associated EMD.
1. Display a list of all available services for the relevant itinerary.
Enter: DAS*
Example screen response:

Note: The Service Catalogue displays a list of possible service


options. The exact number of services displayed, is dependant of
both carrier participation and the booked itinerary segments.
Information displayed in the Service Catalogue is loaded by ATPCO.

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Service Catalogue
The services are offered in order of flight segment. For example, the
services on lines 1-9 all relate to segment 1 and this is indicated by 01 at
the end of the corresponding line number.
Move down (MD) to check if there are more services available for
segment 1 or if there are any for segment 2.
Service content may include:
 (T) Ticket-related: products or services associated to a passenger’s
ticket
 (F) Flight-related: products or services associated to specific flights
on a passenger’s ticket
 (R) Fare-related (Rule Buster Service): associated to a specific fare
component on a passenger’s ticket and overrides reissue and/or
refund conditions for that fare
 (M) Merchandise: products or services unrelated to specific ticket
or itinerary
Note: The maximum number of services which can be displayed for each
segment is 17. If more than 17 services exist, you may use search
parameters to make your search more specific. For example you can
search for baggage related services only.
In this example, both passengers are entitled to one checked bag, free of
charge. However each passenger needs a Second Checked Bag for the
outbound flight.
2. Select a Second Checked Bag from line 1, for each of the passengers
Enter: DAS01L1P1
Enter: DAS01L1P2

Input: Description:

DAS0 Sell

1L1 Quantity (1) of service from line 1

P1 or P2 Passenger relate to passenger 1 or


passenger 2

The response to each entry is:

Note: If you are selling the same service for both passengers on all
segments, there is no need to passenger relate the DAS0 entry.
Simply specify how many of the services are required for each
passenger and the service line number, e.g. DAS01L1

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3. Add a Received Field and end the Booking File to save the data.
Example screen display:

Click on the Quick Access button to display the ASVC


information.
Example screen response:

Note: The status of each item shows confirmed (KD).

Click on the Quick Access button to display the Additional


Service Data.
Example screen response:

Note: The display shows the confirmed status (CD) of each DAS item,
the currency code, and details of the flight for which the service is
applicable.

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4. Once the requested service is confirmed, i.e. the *DAS status is CD


and *SI status is KD, you can issue the EMD-A.
You must issue an EMD for each passenger individually. The EMDI
entry must be passenger related.
Enter: EMDI/IC0559901891955/P1

Input: Description:

EMDI/ EMD Issue Entry

IC0559901891955/ Issued In Connection with the 13 digit E-


Ticket number.

P1 Passenger 1

Example screen response:

5. Redisplay the Booking file and repeat the EMDI entry for passenger
2.
Enter: EMDI/IC0559901891956/P2
Example screen response:

Note: EMDL data now exists in the Booking File. Click on the
Quick Access button.
Example screen response:

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Note that the EMD status in the DAS item has now changed from CD
to FD meaning fulfilled.
Example screen display:

Note also that the Additional Service SSR ASVC has been updated
with the applicable issued EMD number and the status code of the
SSR ASVC has changed from KD to HI.

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EMD Example 4: Issuing an EMD for Multiple Services Booked, for only one
Passenger
This example demonstrates how to issue an Associated EMD for ‘flight
related’ Additional Services, where only one out of two passengers
requires services for all flight segments.
Refer to the following completed Booking File for two passengers. E-
Tickets have already been issued. Passenger two has requested extra
baggage for both the outbound and return flights.

Take the following steps to issue an EMD.


1. Display a list of Services from the Service Catalogue.
Enter: DAS*G-BG

Input: Description:

DAS* Display Additional Services

G- Search by group code

BG Baggage Group Code Identifier

Example screen response:

The passenger is already entitled to one free checked bag, so the

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options are given to select a second or third checked bag as an


Additional Service.
The services offered on lines one and two relate to flight segment 1
only and the services on lines three and four apply to segment two.

2. Sell one extra checked bag for segment one and two, for passenger
two only.
Enter: DAS01L1P2*1L3P2

Input: Description:

DAS0 Sell

1L1P2 1 service from line 1, for passenger 2 only

*1L3P2 And sell 1 service from line 3, for passenger 2 only

Example screen response:

3. Enter a Received from field and end and retrieve the Booking File.
Example screen display:

Note: SI and DAS data now appear in the booking.

Click on the Quick Access button.


Example screen display:

Note: The second checked bag has been requested for both
segments, for passenger 2 HILL/NATASHAMRS only.
Click on the Quick Access button.

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Example screen display:

4. When the status of the SSR items has changed to confirmed (KD),
and the DAS status is confirmed (CD), you can issue the EMD for
passenger 2, and print support documents if required.
Enter: EMDI/IC0869901891958/P2/PI-R

Input: Description:

EMDI/ EMD Issue Entry

IC0869901891958/ Issued In Connection with the 13 digit E-


Ticket number.

P2/ Passenger 2

PI- Print to Itinerary/Invoice printer

R Customer Receipt

Example screen response:

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Voiding an EMD
Both Standalone and Associated EMDs can be voided on the day of
issue. The EMD number can be voided from the EMD Summary Display
and EMD Detail Display.
Take the following steps to void an EMD from the Summary Display.

1. Retrieve the relevant Booking File and click on the Quick


Access button to display EMD list.

2. Click on the line number 1 to display the detailed display.


Example screen response:

3. Click on the interactive text EMD VOID


Example screen response:

The EMD now has a status of V for void within the EMD Summary
Display (EMDD), EMD Detail Display (EMDD1) and in EMD list
(EDML). The Settlement Authorization Code (SAC number) appears.

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Voiding an EMD using a Manual Entry


You can also void an EMD using a manual entry. Refer to the following
example format.
Enter: EMDV123456789101112

Input: Description:

EMDV EMD Void

123456789101112 EMD number (13 digits)

Note: There is no entry to un-void an EMD, so be sure to enter the


correct number.

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Refunding an EMD
Both Standalone and Associated EMDs can be refunded, provided that
the relevant carrier supports the refund process.
The refund process is similar to the void process. The EMD number can
be refunded from the EMD Summary Display and EMD Detail Display.
For carriers supporting refunds, an EMD REFUND tab prompt will display
on the EMD Summary Display and Detailed Display. However this does
not necessarily mean that the EMD can be refunded.
You will receive an error response ‘EMD CANNOT BE REFUNDED’ if you
attempt to refund a non-refundable service.
An airline who does not support EMD refunds may agree to make an
exception if perhaps a flight is cancelled for operational reasons. The
airline must process the refund.
Note: It is only possible to issue a full EMD refund and no partial refunds
are allowed. All ‘open’ coupons of the EMD number will be refunded.
Take the following steps to refund an EMD.
1. Retrieve the relevant Booking File and click on the Quick Access
button to display the EMD List.
Example screen response:

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2. Click on the line number to display the EMD Detail Summary.

Example screen response:

3. Click on the interactive ‘EMD REFUND’ to refund the EMD.


You may or may not receive a Settlement Authorization Code (SAC).
Example screen response:

The EMDL item has now been updated to show the status of RF for
refunded.

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Viewing EMD History

You can view EMD history after you have displayed the EMD List screen.
Information is retrieved from the EMD database. It provides a
chronological view of the actions taken on an EMD number, such as
issuance, void, and refund.
The EMD History display may be displayed using the EMD HISTORY
DISPLAY tab option line from the EMD Summary Display and/or from the
EMD Detailed Display.

Take the following steps to display EMD History.


1. Retrieve the relevant Booking File and display EMD List.
Example screen display:

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2. Display the history for EMD item 1.


Enter: EMDH1
Example screen response:

Note: Depending on the length of the history, you may need to move
down (MD) to view all of the information.
The History gives details about the type of EMD that has been issued,
the transactions made, the commission amount, the associated ticket
number, and details which support documents have been printed or
emailed.
At the bottom of the History is the option to ‘REQUEST SUPPORT
DOCUMENTS’. Click on this interactive prompt to print support
documents if required.
You can also display EMD history outside of a Booking File, by specifying
the EMD number.
Example entry: EMDH0869992055190
Input Description:

Input: Description:

EMDH EMD History

0869992055190 EMD number (13 digits)

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EMD Information on the TINS Report


Any EMD numbers which are issued will appear on the payment report,
with the identifier of ‘D’ in-between the 3 digit airline code and the EMD
number.
The payment report will show which passenger name for whom the
EMD was issued and the amount.
Take the following step to display EMD data on a TINS report/HMPR.
Enter: HMPR
Example screen response:

If an EMD has been voided, it will appear as VOID on the HMPR.

Example screen display:

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Module 15: E-Ticketing Troubleshooting

It is important to note that all airlines have different procedures and


requirements when it comes to working with electronic documents.
This module looks at some of the more frequently occurring scenarios
regarding e-ticket issue.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Work with commonly occuring e-ticket issues
 Identify sources of reference to resolve some of these issues

Common E-Ticket Problem Scenarios


The most commonly reported scenarios are:
 Unable to issue a ticket
 Unable to display an e-ticket record
 Unable to revalidate or exchange an e-ticket
 Unable to send automatic TKNE e-ticket numbers to the airline

Unable to issue a Ticket


ASK ANSWER 397
Airlines have their own restrictions in all areas of e-ticket issuance, and it
may be that the airline does not allow the functionality that the
passenger requires.
Refer to ASK Travelport answer 397: What do I check if I am unable to
issue an e-ticket?

Multiple passenger or coupon restrictions


Some airlines restrict the number of passengers in a Booking File for
whom an e-ticket can be issued with a single ticketing command (TKP).
Attempt to issue documents for each passenger using a separate
ticketing command, e.g. TKP1P1.

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FOID requirements
Although not required by the majority of airlines now, some airlines still
require a FOID (Form of Identification) in a Booking File
Check with the airline to establish which FOIDs are acceptable.
Refer to H/FOID for the correct formats to add a FOID into a Galileo
system Booking File
If two FOIDS are entered, they may conflict. Remove one from the
Booking File, such as mileage membership number.
Check that the Form of Payment in the Booking File is acceptable to the
carrier.
Individual carrier functionality can be checked by looking at the
spreadsheet in ASK Travelport, answer number 8430:
Where can I find e-ticketing functionality information for all carriers
participating in Galileo?

Unable to Display an E-Ticket Record


When you display an e-ticket record, the data that you are presented
with is in fact held in the airlines e-ticket server. This information is
retained by each airline for a differing length of time. The industry
minimum standards are:
 7 days from the last date of intended travel for a wholly used e-
ticket record (ETR)
 13 months from the first coupon travel date for a partially used
ETR
 13 months from the date of issue for a wholly used ETR
Note: Some airlines may not permit e-ticket display at all.
Check the carrier functionality spreadsheet in Ask Travelport answer
8430 for the airlines accepted display formats.
Where can I find e-ticketing functionality information for all carriers
participating in Galileo?

Unable to Revalidate or Exchange an E-Ticket


If the airline does not permit an e-ticket to be revalidated, you must
amend the Booking File and then exchange the original e-ticket with no
additional collection. Alternatively some airlines will revalidate the e-
ticket in their system if requested.
Some carriers will only allow you to exchange an e-ticket once. If you
need to exchange an e-ticket a second time and the airline do not
permit the second exchange of the document through the Galileo
system, you must contact the carrier who will process this on your
behalf.

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Refer to the following FAQs:

FAQs - Unable to Revalidate an E-Ticket

Check: Explanation and Possible Resolution:

What do you do if you are unable Check the functionality listing. If the airline does not
to revalidate an e-ticket? allow revalidation, you must exchange the ticket for a
new one, with no additional collection.
Alternatively request the airline to perform the
revalidation.

Can you revalidate an e-ticket CKIN status indicates that flight departure is within 24
when the status is CKIN? hours, and the airline is anticipating that the
passenger will be checking in.
You must request the airline to perform the
revalidation.
Note: Refer to the exception for BA in Module 8.

How do you revalidate an e-ticket Retrieve the ETR into the divided Booking File. Enter:
in a divided Booking File if the e- TE/125960000078.
ticket record is not present?
Revalidate the ticket in the usual way.
Note: Other entries are available to retrieve an ETR.
Refer to help pages: H/*TE

What do you do if the itinerary is The airline must revalidate the e-ticket record.
part travelled and there is no live
sector remaining on the original
plating carrier?

The passenger has changed their No. The ticket must be re-issued.
flight reservations and will now
depart from LHR instead of LGW.
Can the ticket be revalidated?

How do you revalidate an e-ticket if Create a new Booking File, and retrieve the ETR into
there is no longer a live Booking the Booking File with the entry: TE/125960000078.
File?
Revalidate the ticket in the usual way.

Can you revalidate multiple No. Each segment and coupon must be revalidated
segments with one entry? separately.

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Unable to Void an E-Ticket


Usually it is only possible to void an e-ticket if the status code of the
ticket is OPEN. However, some airlines will allow you to void if the
status is APRT. If not, contact the airline and ask them to change the
status back to OPEN.

Unable to Send Automatic TKNE E-Ticket Numbers to the Airline


This functionality is set up at the request of the airline.
Many airlines do not require it as they hold the ETR in their own system
and have details of the ticket number.
If in doubt, check with the airline.

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Module 16: Fallback and Recovery for Itinerary and MIR

The previous module covered some of the errors you may receive when
you attempt to issue an e-ticket.
The fallback and recovery procedures detailed in this module are to
assist with the production of itineraries and/or MIRs.
This module contains general information on the transmission flow of a
document and then continues with step-by-step procedures to resolve
different scenarios.
Important note: Print Manager must be up and running to enable
itineraries to print, and to transmit a MIR to the back office system.

Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
 Track the flow of a document through the Galileo Central
Processor
 Work with the Pending and Printer Buffers

Tracking the Flow of a Document


To issue an itinerary or transmit a MIR, make the TKP input.
When you enter TKP, an image of the document travels from your
workstation to the Galileo Central Processor in Atlanta. It is then passed
on to your agency printer where the document is printed.

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Transmission Flow of a Document


Each time an itinerary is issued it goes through an internal process in
Denver on its way to the printer.

GALILEO CENTRAL PROCESSOR

Demand Demand
Pending Sent
Buffer Buffer

Sequence Number Assigned

Agency Printer
Terminal Buffer

Agency
Printer

Demand Pending Buffer


A document image enters the Demand Pending buffer in Atlanta and if
the printer status is down the image is held in the pending buffer until
the status is brought back up.

Demand Sent Buffer


If there are no problems, the image moves to the Demand Sent buffer.
A number is assigned to the image as it leaves the Pending buffer and
moves to the Sent buffer:

Printer Buffer
From the sent buffer, the image is handed off to the printer buffer,
which is a separate communications network located between the
Central Processor and the printer.
As long as there are no printer problems, the image passes on to your
agency printer where the document is printed.

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Fallback and Recovery Procedures


ASK ANSWER 566
ASK ANSWER 45437
Fallback and recovery procedures are required when:
 An image is stuck in the pending buffer
 An image is stuck in the printer buffer

Displaying Demand Pending and Sent Buffer Image Counts


HELP HQC
You can display the count for the demand pending and sent buffers at
any time.
Enter: HQC
Example screen response:

Screen: Explanation:

ITN-ITIN The number of images in the pending and sent


buffers, and the sequence number of the next
document to be issued.

ACC-MIR The number of images in the pending and sent


buffers, and the sequence number of the next
document to be issued.

A count in the Pending buffer indicates that images are stuck and cannot
progress to the sent buffer for because the printer status is ‘Down’.
The count in the sent buffer builds up during the day as itineraries and
MIRs are issued, and indicates the number of documents.
It is reset to zero at 0400 UTC each day; however the images remain in
the buffer for approximately 24 hours and can be displayed throughout
this period if required.

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Module 16: Fallback and Recovery for Itinerary and MIR

Displaying Images in the Pending Buffer


If an image is stuck in the Pending buffer, it may be displayed.
Note: Only one image exists for each Booking File, regardless of the
number of passengers it contains.

Entry: Explanation:

HQB/ITN/DP To view itinerary images in the Demand


Pending buffer

HQB/ACC/DP To view MIR images in the Demand Pending


buffer

Scrolling through the Demand Pending Buffer


Use the following entries to scroll through the Demand Pending buffer
to display other images.

Entry: Explanation:

HQB/MD Move down to display the next image in the


buffer

HQB/MD3 Move down three images

HQB/MU Move up to display the previous image in the


buffer

HQB/MU2 Move up two images

Deleting an Image from the Demand Pending Buffer


If the image is no longer required, it may be deleted.
You must first display the image using the above entries.
To delete the image, enter: HQM/DELETE

Bringing the Printer Status Up


Make the following entry to change the status of the Itinerary/MIR
printer (C5F062) to UP.
Enter: HMOMC5F062–U

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Working with the Printer Buffer


If there is a problem with the itinerary printer, a document image may
be stuck in the printer buffer.

Printer Buffer Image Count


ASK ANSWER 590
Only one image at a time should be held in the printer buffer, therefore
the count will be either 1 or 0.
To count images in the itinerary printer buffer (C5F062), enter
HQCC5F062
Example screen response:

Note: The number refers to the number of Booking Files, not the
number of passengers or documents.

Displaying the Printer Buffer Image


ASK ANSWER 591
You can display an image in the Printer buffer and delete it if it is no
longer required. Alternatively, the printer may be quick started to drive
the image to the itinerary printer.
To display an image in the Printer buffer (C5F062), enter: HQDC5F062
Example screen response:

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Deleting an Image from the Printer Buffer


ASK ANSWER 592
To delete the image from printer buffer (C5F062), enter: HQXC5F062
The system response is ALL OK

Quick Starting the Printer


You may quick start the printer (C5F062) to drive the image of the
itinerary or MIR.
Enter: HQSC5F062.

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Appendix A: Enhanced TINS Reports

Enhanced Ticket and Invoice Number System (TINS) holds information


regarding Galileo generated documents for a period of between 31 and
90 days.
Note: The actual number of day’s retention is determined by the BSP
Reporting Table stored in the Galileo system.
Three types of report are available:
 Daily Activity Report (DAR)
 Period Activity Report (PAR)
 Summary Activity Report (SAR)
In addition, a combined search and sort feature is available for tracking
and reporting specific ticket numbers and various items.
Note: Functionality provided by Enhanced TINS Reports is in addition to
TINS entries discussed earlier in this course.

Daily TINS Reports


There are two daily TINS Reports:
 Basic TINS Report
 Daily Activity report (DAR)

Basic TINS Reports


The following example formats may be used.

Format: Explanation:

HMPR Display the TINS report for today for own office

HMPR/XX9 Display the TINS report for today for branch


office XX9

HMPR/E12345 Print the TINS report for today on printer GTID


E12345

HMPR/02JAN Display the TINS report for a specific date

HMPR/ALL Display the TINS report for all transactions

HMPR/TKT Display the TINS report for ticket transactions


only

HMPR/CU-EUR Display the TINS report in an alternative currency

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Daily Activity Report (DAR)


ASK ANSWER 16210
The Daily Activity Report provides ticket details on a daily basis.
The basic display entry for the Daily Activity Report is: HMPR*E
The following formats may be used.

Format: Explanation:

HMPR*E Display the Daily Activity Report for today for


own office

HMPR*E/XX9 Display the Daily Activity Report for branch office


XX9

HMPR*E/02JAN Display the Daily Activity Report for a specific


date

HMPR*E/CU-EUR Display the Daily Activity Report in an alternative


currency

HMPR*E/T Display totals only for the Daily Activity Report


for today for own office

HMPR*E/E12345 Print the Daily Activity Report for today on


printer GTID E12345

HMPR*E/E12345/T Print totals only for the Daily Activity Report for
today for own office printer GTID E12345

Note: ALL and TKT modifiers are not available as the Search and Sort
function may be used to further define the contents of the report.

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Period Activity Report (PAR)


ASK ANSWER 16214
There is one Period Activity Report which consolidates data for multiple
days as specified in the entry, or for an entire BSP reporting period.
Note: The relevant period is determined by the individual BSP Reporting
Table stored in the Galileo system.
The basic display entry for the Period Activity Report is: HMPP
The following formats may be used.

Format: Explanation:

HMPP Display the Period Activity Report for own office

HMPP/XX9 Display the Period Activity Report for branch office


XX9

HMPP/E12345 Print the Period Activity Report on printer GTID


E12345

HMPP/02JAN Display the Period Activity Report for a specific


date

HMPP/02JAN-07JAN Display the Period Activity Report for a specific


date range

HMPP/CU-EUR Display the Period Activity Report in an alternative


currency

HMPP/T Display totals only for the Period Activity Report


for today for own office

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Summary Activity Report (SAR)


ASK ANSWER16215
The Summary Activity Report provides a summary listing of ticket and
stock control numbers that have been issued or voided during the
reporting period.
The basic display entry for the Summary Activity Report is: HMPS
The following formats may be used.

Format: Explanation:

HMPS Display the Summary Activity Report for own office

HMPS/XX9 Display the Summary Activity Report for branch


office XX9

HMPS/E12345 Print the Summary Activity Report on printer GTID


E12345

HMPS/P Display the Summary Activity Report for the


previous period

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Appendix B: Module Review Answers

This appendix contains examples of answers to questions in the


modules.
Your answers may vary slightly if you have made entries in the system,
as your responses are current.

Module 2 Review: Issuing E-Tickets

1. Correct Answer: TKPDTD


Rationale: Ticket please, demand ticket device.
2. Correct Answer: TKPDTD
Rationale: Ticket please
3. Correct Answer: *HTI
Rationale: Display Tins Remarks
4. Correct Answer: Your ticket number here…
Rationale:
5. Correct Answer: HMPR
Rationale: Help Me Payment Report.
6. Correct Answer TRV/05799000354401
Rationale: Transmit a VOID
7. Correct Answer: No
Rationale: Check the carrier’s 2 letter codes (.AE entry) then enter DT/AAR/DIS-AF
and Move down. UM is not included on the list.

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Appendix B: Module Review Answers

Module 3 Review: Specific Passenger/Fare Selection

1. Correct Answer: TKP1


Rationale: Fare quote 1 is for segments 1 and 6 FRA JFK FRA
2. Correct Answer: TKP2P3
Rationale: Fare quote 2 is for segments 2–5 domestic USA, and the child is
passenger 3.
3. Correct Answer: TKP1P1–3
Rationale: Fare quote 1 passengers 1, 2 and 3.
4. Correct Answer: TKP2P5

5. Correct Answer: TMU1P1F374296409071000*D1216*A0021 ; R.PSGR ; ER ; TKP1P1 or


TKP1P1DTD
Rationale: Retrieve the Booking File and add the modifiers. FOP (credit card
company code optional) expiry date and approval code. Received from
and issue ticket. Note the plating carrier does not need to be passenger
related, but the FOP and ticket command must be.

Module 4 Review: Ticketing Modifiers

1. Correct Answer: TMU1Z12


Rationale: Ticket modifier, filed fare 1, commission, percentage.
2. Correct Answer: TMU1F@CK
Rationale: Ticket modifier, filed fare 1, form of payment, change, new FOP.
3. Correct Answer: TMU1EBREFUND RESTRICTED
Rationale: Ticket modifier, filed fare 1, Endorsement in free format.
4. Correct Answer: TKP or TKPDTD Note the Booking File reference.
Rationale:
5. Correct Answer: TMU1F3739000 0000 0000*1216 *12345 # R.PSGR # TKP
Rationale: Ticket modifier for filed fare 1 credit card number/date/authority and
plating carrier.

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Appendix B: Module Review Answers

Module 5 Review: Manual Fare Build

1. Correct Answer: FBCP3/CBA


Rationale: Fare Build Create for passenger 3
2. Correct Answer: FBCP4*C08.1–3 or FBCP4*C08.1.2.3
Rationale: Fare Build Create, first screen to be passenger 4, who is a child, then
second screen for passengers 1, 2 and 3.
3. Correct Answer: *FB1 ; FBUFARE/GBP500.00 ; FBUFC/ LON AF PAR AZ ROM
M414.42AZ LON M414.42NUC 818.84 ; FBUTAX1/…ETC ; FBUTTL/;
FBF
Rationale: Display the Filed Fare in Fare Build Format. Manual Update with new
fare and new fare construction. A new total (TTL) must be added when
making updates as the system will only amend the total automatically as
the fare and taxes are initially entered, not on updates. Remember to
file the fare.
5. Correct Answer: FBUFARE/GBP480.00; FBUFC/LON AF PAR AZ ROM M393.04AZ LON
M393.04NUC 786.08; FBUTTL/ ; FBF ; R.PSGR ; ER ; TKPDTD
Rationale: The Booking File must be ended and retrieved before issuing a ticket.

Module 6 Review: Tour Ticketing

1. Correct Answer: True


Rationale: A travel agent usually has to sell the flight in conjunction with
accommodation
2. Correct Answer: BT or BT*PC
3. Correct Answer: Z
Rationale: Commission modifying to 0
4. Correct Answer: FBUFB/YSPCL+BG/2PC+FARE/GBP448.00+ROE/0.547411+TAX1/20.00GB
+TAX2/11.90UB+TAX3/1.40AY+TAX4/15.60US+TAX5/2.80XA+TAX6/1.70X
F+TAX7/3.90XY+TAX8/2.80YC+TAX9/53.00YQ+FC/LON VS NYC
409.19YSPCL VS LON 409.19YSPCL NUC818.38
FBUPFCJFK4.5
TMU1EBVALID VS ONLY NO CHGE NO RERTE
TMU1TCVS12345/BT/Z0
Rationale: Ensure ticket has printed correctly

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Module 7 Review: Net Remit 2

1. Correct Answer: AI–


Rationale: Airline Information
2. Correct Answer:
Rationale: VC–K will produce an actual amount of commission.
VC–C will provide a commission percentage figure.
3. Correct Answer: NF
Rationale: Net Fare
4. Correct Answer: TMU1AI–G54309X/VC–C0015
Rationale: Ticket modifier update, Airline Information code slash and Value Code
for Commission.

Module 8 Review: Ticket Revalidation

1. Correct Answer:
Rationale: Tickets must be Galileo issue, The routing, fare and class must be the
same as original ticket.
2. Correct Answer: TKRETS3/TN2364402657861/C3
Rationale: Ticket number 236…, segment 3 from booking and coupon 3 of ticket
3. Correct Answer: SI.BA*OFLD.BA107/LHRDXB/03AUG
Rationale:

Module 9 Review: Exchange Tickets

1. Correct Answer: TKP1FEX0759901891948


Rationale: Remember to include the filed fare number and full ticket number
2. Correct Answer: GBP124.00 BSR1.21431 =1.214
Rationale: FZSEUR152GBP FZSGBPEUR
3. Correct Answer: Tab to screen and enter S
Rationale:
4. Correct Answer: Ticket issues automatically.
Rationale:

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Appendix B: Module Review Answers

Module 10 Review: Automated Refunds

1. Correct Answer: TRNE05576587612343/16JUL13


Rationale: It is more than 90 days since the ticket was issued so automatic refund
procedure cannot be used.
2. Correct Answer: b. Tax Screen
Rationale: You have to show which taxes are to be refunded.
3. Correct Answer: HMPR/REF/09OCT–09OCT
Rationale: The date must be entered twice.

Module 11 Review: Itinerary Remarks

1. Correct Answer: RI.S3/CI*90


Rationale: Ensure correct segment number. Figure after * is not validated by the
system.
2. Correct Answer: RI.HAVE A PLEASANT FLIGHT
Rationale: Free format after RI..
3. Correct Answer: *RIA
Rationale:
4. Correct Answer: RIR.1.2S3
Rationale: Ensure correct segment number and remarks numbers.

Module 12 Review: Linkage

1. Correct Answer: HMLMC8743ADI


Rationale: Help Me Link Machine followed by the printer number and the command
for Demand Itinerary
2. Correct Answer: HMLMC6G43ADA
Rationale: As above, but for Demand Accounts
3. Correct Answer: HMLD
Rationale: Help Me Link Display
4. Correct Answer: HMOMC5F43A–U
Rationale: Help Me Operate Machine followed by Itinerary Printer number and U
for up.

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Module 13 Review: Ticket Stock Control

1. Correct Answer: HMTN/D


Rationale: How’s My Ticket Numbers Doing
2. Correct Answer: TRV/0019900505186
Rationale: Transmit a VOID followed by ticket number
3. Correct Answer: HMPR/29JUL
Rationale:
4. Correct Answer: HMINC5F062-*
Rationale:

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