How to Create a PNR in Sabre: Step-by-Step Guide
Creating a Passenger Name Record (PNR) in Sabre follows a clear booking process. The following example demonstrates how to create a complete booking for a trip from Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) on EgyptAir (MS).
-) is used for passenger names, and the number prefix (like 0, 9, 7, 6) is used for various PNR elements. The order of entries matters โ sell the segment first, then add passengers, contacts and ticketing instructions.
Step 1: Search for Flight Availability
This entry displays flight availability from Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) on 24 September, with EgyptAir (MS) as the preferred airline.
Command Breakdown
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Availability โ display flights |
| 24SEP | Travel date |
| CAI | Origin (Cairo) |
| SHJ | Destination (Sharjah) |
| *MS | Preferred airline โ EgyptAir |
Step 2: Sell Seats
This command sells two seats in Y class (Economy) from line number 1 of the availability display.
Command Breakdown
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Sell Segment command |
| 2 | Number of passengers (2) |
| Y | Booking class (Economy) |
| 1 | Line number from the availability display |
Step 3: Add Passenger Names
When entering passenger names in Sabre, always use the format LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME with no spaces before or after the slash. The entry begins with a dash (-).
Adult Passenger
Adds an adult passenger named MAHMOUD HAMED.
Infant Passenger
Adds an infant named MOHAMED HAMED with a date of birth of 25 September 2025. The I/ prefix identifies the passenger as an infant, and the DOB field contains the date of birth.
Child Passenger
Adds a child passenger named MAHMOUD HAMED aged 8 years. The C08 field tells the system the passenger type is a child with age 08.
HAMED/MAHMOUD is correct. Titles (MR, MRS, MISS) go after the first name. Infant prefixes use I/ and child ages use *CXX format.
Step 4: Add Contact Information
Adds the agency phone number and email address for communication and ticket delivery.
Command Breakdown
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 9 | Contact element entry in Sabre |
| 000000000 | Agency phone number |
| email@gmail.com | Agency email address |
Step 5: Add Ticketing Instruction
This entry indicates that tickets have been issued. No queue placement is required.
What 7TAW/ Does
- Confirms the tickets are issued โ no ticketing reminder will be sent
- Prevents the PNR from being queued in the ticketing queue
- Removes the ticketing time limit from the PNR
7TAW with a specific date or time limit. Use 7TAW/ only when the ticket is already issued.
Step 6: End and Save the Booking
Record the Source
6PAX is the “Received From Passenger” entry confirming who created the booking.
End and Save
ER ends and saves the PNR in Sabre. The system will display the record locator and the complete booking.
ER (End and Retrieve) rather than E (End Transaction) when creating a new PNR, so that you can immediately verify the booking and record the locator.
Quick Reference Table
Bookmark this table for quick access during your daily work.
| Step | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124SEPCAISHJ*MS | Search flight availability with preferred airline |
| 2 | 02Y1 | Sell 2 seats in Y class from line 1 |
| 3 | -HAMED/MAHMOUD MR | Add adult passenger |
| 3 | -I/HAMED/MOHAMED*DOB25SEP25 | Add infant passenger with date of birth |
| 3 | -HAMED/MAHMOUD*C08 | Add child passenger with age |
| 4 | 9 000000000 email@gmail.com | Add agency phone and email |
| 5 | 7TAW/ | Confirm tickets issued, no queue |
| 6 | 6PAX | Record source of booking |
| 6 | ER | End and save the PNR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 1 command in Sabre?
1 is the Sabre command used to display flight availability. The format is 1 followed by the date, origin, destination, and an optional airline filter. For example, 124SEPCAISHJ*MS displays flights from Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) on 24 September using EgyptAir (*MS) as the preferred airline.What does 02Y1 mean in Sabre?
02Y1 is the Sabre command used to sell seats. It sells two seats in Y class (Economy) from line number 1 of the availability display. The 0 is the sell command, 2 is the number of passengers, Y is the booking class, and 1 is the line number from the availability list.How do I add a passenger name in Sabre?
- (dash) format with LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME and no spaces before or after the slash. For an adult: -HAMED/MAHMOUD MR. For an infant: -I/HAMED/MOHAMED*DOB25SEP25. For a child: -HAMED/MAHMOUD*C08 (C08 indicates age 8).How do I add contact information in Sabre?
9 followed by the agency phone number and email address. For example: 9 000000000 email@gmail.com. This adds the agency contact details to the PNR for communication and ticket delivery, and is required by most airlines and IATA Resolution 830d.What does 7TAW/ mean in Sabre?
7TAW/ is the Sabre ticketing instruction that tells the system the tickets have been issued and no queue placement is required. It confirms the booking is ticketed and prevents the PNR from being queued for follow-up action.What is the difference between 6PAX and ER in Sabre?
6PAX records the source of the booking โ Received From Passenger. ER (End and Retrieve) saves the PNR and redisplays it with the record locator. 6PAX must be entered before ER to ensure the PNR saves correctly.How do I add an infant in Sabre?
-I/LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME*DOB DDMMMYY. For example: -I/HAMED/MOHAMED*DOB25SEP25. The I/ prefix identifies the passenger as an infant, and the DOB field is the infant’s date of birth.How do I add a child in Sabre?
-LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME*CXX where CXX indicates the child’s age. For example: -HAMED/MAHMOUD*C08 adds a child passenger named MAHMOUD HAMED who is 8 years old.๐ Related Guides
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