Group bookings are different from individual reservations.
When handling large passenger numbers (20–100+), even small mistakes can cause major operational issues.

This guide explains how to create a Group PNR in the three main GDS systems:
Amadeus, Travelport Galileo, and Sabre GDS.

Amadeus Group PNR Commands

Step	Command	Description
Create Group	NG80 GROUPNAME	Define group PNR (80 passengers)
Sell Segment	SS SM502U22MAYSHJCAIGK80	Sell group seats (GK status)
Add Fare Note	SRGRPF-FARE 100AED	Add group fare as a remark
Phone	AP 0501234567	Contact number
Received From	RFGROUP	Mandatory field
Ticketing	TKOK	Ticketing instruction
End PNR	ER	Save booking

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Galileo (Travelport) Group Commands

Step	Command	Description
Create Group	N.G/80 GROUPNAME	Define group booking
Sell Segment	0SM502U22MAYSHJCAIAK80	Sell seats for group
Phone	P.0501234567	Contact number
Received From	R.GROUP	Mandatory field
Ticketing	T.T*	Ticketing instruction
End PNR	ER	Save booking

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Sabre Group Commands

Step	Command	Description
Create Group	-C/80 GROUPNAME	Define group PNR
Sell Segment	0SM502U22MAYSHJCAILL80	Sell group seats
Phone	9 0501234567	Contact number
Received From	6GROUP	Mandatory field
Ticketing	7TAW/	Ticketing deadline
End PNR	ER	Save booking

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Important Operational Notes

• Group status codes (GK / AK / LL) depend on airline rules
• Always verify group inventory before selling seats
• Missing Received From may cause PNR rejection
• Group ticketing deadlines are stricter than individual bookings
• Some airlines require SSR/OSI for group reference handling

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using incorrect group status codes
• Forgetting mandatory fields (RF, phone, ticketing)
• Ending PNR before completing ticketing logic
• Not checking airline group contract rules

Issue EMD Services in Amadeus & Galileo

How to Create a PNR in Galileo

How to Create a PNR in Sabre

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