Splitting a PNR allows travel agents to separate one or more passengers from the original booking into a new reservation. Below is a quick reference table for Split PNR commands in Amadeus, Galileo, and Sabre. Action Command Divide one passenger DP1 Divide multiple passengers DP1-3.6 Divide unnamed group passengers DG/10 Divide named and unnamed…
Copying or cloning a PNR is one of the most useful functions in any GDS system. Travel agents use these commands to duplicate itineraries, copy passenger information, or create new bookings faster without re-entering all details manually. This quick guide covers the most common PNR copy commands in Amadeus, Galileo, and Sabre. Amadeus PNR…
Travel agents handle hundreds of PNRs daily, so using the correct GDS commands is essential for saving time and avoiding mistakes. This guide covers commonly used commands in Amadeus, Galileo, and Sabre for sending itineraries and displaying ticket PDFs. Amadeus Send itinerary without price Display itinerary PDF in browser (without price) Send itinerary for…
Let’s be honest – adding a frequent flyer number to a booking should be easy, but every GDS does it differently. I’ve been there. You have a passenger standing in front of you, and they say:“I want to earn miles on this flight.” Here’s how you actually do it in Sabre, Galileo, and Amadeus – without…
Target Audience: Travel Agents, Airline Ticketing Staff, GDS Users Linking a passenger’s passport information to their booking (PNR) is mandatory for international flights. Each Global Distribution System (GDS) uses a slightly different command. Below is a quick, practical guide for Amadeus, Galileo, and Sabre. 1. Amadeus – Format Use the command SRDOCS followed by the details. The structure is: SRDOCS<airline…
You still need to manually add a passenger’s mobile and email into the PNR. Not for marketing. For flight updates, irregular ops, and check-in alerts. Each GDS does it differently. Here is the exact syntax for Amadeus, Galileo, and Sabre. No extra words. 1. Amadeus Add mobile (OSI format) text OS CTCM 01000000 No…
When working on Galileo GDS, you’ll often need to convert between names and codes for cities, airports, airlines, and countries. This is where Encode / Decode commands become essential for faster and more accurate booking. What is Encode & Decode? These commands save time and help avoid mistakes when handling PNRs and fares. Encode…
Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) is the minimum time required between two flights for a passenger to successfully connect at a specific airport.If the connection is below MCT, the itinerary is considered invalid. Why It’s Important Check MCT with Existing Segments Amadeus If you already have segments: DM1 ExampleActual connecting time is 01:45→ This means…
In the Galileo GDS system, there is a very important limitation:You cannot price or issue a ticket with more than 20 tax lines So if you have a case like this (21 taxes or more), the solution is to use a Manual Fare Build and combine some taxes. Step 1: Normal Pricing Start with…
Sharing a PNR between offices is a daily task for travel agents, especially when handling teamwork, ticketing, or support cases. Each GDS system has its own way of transferring or granting access to a booking. Here’s a simple, practical guide. Galileo (Travelport) In Galileo, PNR sharing is mainly handled through queues. This sends the…