booking process. The following example demonstrates how to create a complete booking for a trip from Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) on EgyptAir.
Step 1: Search for Flight Availability
124SEPCAISHJ*MS
This entry displays flight availability from Cairo to Sharjah on 24 September, with EgyptAir as the preferred airline.
Step 2: Sell Seats
02Y1
This command sells two seats in Y class (Economy) from line number 1 of the availability display.
Step 3: Add Passenger Names
When entering passenger names in Sabre, always use the format LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME (no spaces before or after the slash).
Adult Passenger:
-HAMED/MAHMOUD MR
Adds an adult passenger named MAHMOUD HAMED.
Infant Passenger:
-I/HAMED/MOHAMED*DOB25SEP25
Adds an infant named MOHAMED HAMED with a date of birth of 25 September 2025.
Child Passenger:
-HAMED/MAHMOUD*C08
Adds a child passenger named MAHMOUD HAMED aged 8 years.
Step 4: Add Contact Information
9 000000000 email@gmail.com
Adds the agency phone number and email address for communication and ticket delivery.
Step 5: Add Ticketing Instruction
7TAW/
This entry indicates that tickets have been issued.
No queue placement is required.
Step 6: End and Save the Booking
6PAX
ER
- 6PAX — “Received From Passenger” entry confirming who created the booking.
- ER — Ends and saves the PNR in Sabre.
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