A complete guide to the SRGRPF command in Amadeus โ how to add a Group Fare SSR element with free-flow remark text to a group PNR.
Group fares do not always validate automatically. Many airlines require a specific remark, contract reference, or booking condition to be recorded in the PNR before the group fare can be confirmed and ticketed. The SRGRPF command is the entry that records this information. It creates a Group Fare SSR element containing a free-flow remark attached to the group booking, so the airline can see the required group fare information directly in the PNR. This guide explains what SRGRPF does, the correct syntax, and the situations where it should be used.
What Does the SRGRPF Command Do?
SRGRPF is the Amadeus GDS command used to add a Group Fare SSR element to a group PNR.
Category: Group Booking / SSR.
It creates a Group Fare SSR element containing a remark for the group booking. This remark is transmitted with the group booking data, allowing the airline to validate the negotiated group fare or apply the specific condition required by the contract.
SRGRPF does not price the group or change the fare itself โ it adds an SSR element. The remark it carries is what enables the fare rule to be satisfied, so the wording must match exactly what the airline requires.
Syntax & Example
Enter the command followed by the required group fare remark:
SRGRPF-REMARKREMARK โ free-flow text containing the required group fare remark.
The remark can contain the contract reference, a tour or group identifier, the agreed fare condition, or any other text specified by the airline for the group fare to be accepted.
When to Use SRGRPF
Use SRGRPF when you need to add a group fare-related remark or instruction to a group PNR. Typical scenarios include:
- Group fares that require a specific contract or reference number to be recorded.
- Tour operator group bookings where a tour reference must appear in the PNR.
- Corporate or incentive group fares with negotiated conditions attached.
- Airline-required remarks for group deposits, deadlines, or name submission.
- Group bookings where the fare cannot be validated without the specific remark.
- Any group fare rule that instructs the agency to add an SSR remark element.
How SRGRPF Fits Into Your Group Booking Workflow
A typical group booking session using SRGRPF might look like this:
- Retrieve the group PNR and confirm the applicable group fare conditions.
- Check the specific remark wording required by the airline or tour operator.
- Enter
SRGRPF-REMARKwith the required free-flow text. - Verify the SSR element was accepted and appears correctly in the PNR.
- Proceed with pricing the group itinerary.
- Review the TST with
TQTto confirm the fare is valid. - Issue the group tickets with
TTPonce names and deposits are confirmed.
Important: The remark text must match the airlineโs requirement exactly. Some carriers specify exact wording, reference formats, or identifiers, and will reject the group fare if the SRGRPF entry does not match.
SRGRPF records a remark โ it does not change the fare or apply a discount on its own. Always confirm the applicable rule before adding or omitting the SSR element.
How SRGRPF Relates to Other Group Booking Commands
- NG โ creates a group name element.
- AN/RGRP โ displays group availability.
- SS/SG or SS/PG โ sells confirmed or waitlisted group space.
- SRGRPF โ adds a Group Fare SSR element with a remark.
- RTN / RTNR โ display individual passenger names in a group PNR.
- FT โ adds tour code or net remit information.
- FM โ adds a commission percentage or amount.
- TTP โ issues the group tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SRGRPF do in Amadeus?
SRGRPF creates a Group Fare SSR element containing a free-flow remark for the group booking.
Does SRGRPF change the fare?
No. It only adds the SSR remark. The fare itself must be priced separately, and the remark enables the fare to be validated by the airline.
What text can I put in the REMARK?
Any free-flow text the airline requires โ contract numbers, tour references, group conditions, or specific wording specified by the fare rule.
When should I add SRGRPF to a group PNR?
Whenever the group fare rule requires a specific remark or reference to be present in the PNR before pricing or ticketing can proceed.
Conclusion
The SRGRPF command records the group fare remark that many airlines require before a group booking can be priced and ticketed. It adds a Group Fare SSR element with free-flow text using SRGRPF-REMARK, allowing the specific contract reference, tour identifier, or group condition to be carried with the booking. Use it whenever the fare rule requires a remark, and always match the wording exactly as specified by the airline. Remember that SRGRPF does not change the fare โ it enables the fare to be validated. Paired with NG, AN/RGRP, SS/SG, RTN, and TTP, the SRGRPF command completes the Amadeus group booking toolkit and ensures your group fares are accepted without rejection.
