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…
In the Amadeus GDS system, travel agents rely on quick encode and decode commands to retrieve essential travel data such as city and airport codes, airline information, country codes, and aircraft types. These commands are widely used to speed up reservations and improve accuracy during booking. This guide explains the most important Amadeus 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…
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…
If you work with Amadeus GDS, you’ve likely heard of queues. However, many agents don’t fully grasp their value. This guide will explain what Amadeus queues are, why they matter, and how to effectively use them in your daily tasks. What Are Queues in Amadeus? In Amadeus, queues are organized storage areas where PNRs…
Sometimes a travel agent may need to correct a passenger name inside a PNR (Passenger Name Record). Each GDS system uses a different command to update the name field. Below are the common commands used in Sabre, Galileo, and Amadeus. Sabre To modify a passenger name in Sabre, use the following command: Example: This…
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