To create PNR in Galileo correctly, you need to follow a fixed sequence of commands: search availability, sell seats, add passengers, insert contact and ticketing details, save the PNR, price it, add payment, and issue the ticket. Master this flow once and you can book any itinerary in Galileo GDS. For structured training, explore our GDS training resources.
This guide shows you two valid ways to start when you create PNR in Galileo: the classic A + N availability method and the FS + FSK lowest-fare method. After that, all eleven steps to create PNR in Galileo are covered end-to-end.
N., P., R.). Compared with Amadeus, the commands are shorter and the sequence is more compact โ but order still matters.
Method 1: Availability (A) + Sell Seats (N) to Create PNR in Galileo
The classic flow โ ideal when you want to view all available flights for a specific date and pick a particular line.
Displays flights from Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) on 24 September using EgyptAir (MS) as the preferred airline.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | Availability โ display flights |
| 24SEP | Travel date |
| CAI | Origin (Cairo) |
| SHJ | Destination (Sharjah) |
| *MS | Preferred airline โ EgyptAir |
Sells two seats in Y class (Economy) on line number 1 from the availability display.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| N | Sell Segment command |
| 2 | Number of passengers |
| Y | Booking class (Economy) |
| 1 | Line number from availability |
Method 2: Lowest Fare (FS) + Book (FSK) to Create PNR in Galileo
Use this when you want Galileo to return the lowest available fares for a route and date range instead of a full availability display. For a deeper walkthrough of FS date ranges, fare buckets, and Smartpoint entries, read the Galileo FS command guide for Smartpoint.
Searches the lowest price from Cairo to Sharjah on 16 December, returning 19 January.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fs | Lowest fare search |
| CAI | Origin (Cairo) |
| 16DEC | Outbound date |
| SHJ | Destination (Sharjah) |
| 19JAN | Return date |
| CAI | Return origin |
Books option number 5 from the FS results.
How to Create PNR in Galileo: Add Passenger Names
When you create PNR in Galileo, always use the format LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME โ no spaces before or after the slash. Names must match the passport exactly and be in uppercase.
Adds adult passenger MAHMOUD HAMED.
Adds infant passenger ESRAA HAMED โ I/ marks the infant, and 16MAY25 is the date of birth.
Adds child passenger MAHMOUD HAMED with age 8. P-C08 tells the system the passenger is a child aged 08.
HAMED/MAHMOUD is correct. Titles (MR, MRS, MISS) go after the first name. Infant prefix is I/; child age uses *P-CXX.
How to Create PNR in Galileo: Add Contact Information (P.T)
Adds the agency phone number and email address to the PNR for communication and ticket delivery.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P.T | Phone contact element |
| * | Separator โ followed by contact details |
| 000000000 | Agency phone number |
| email@gmail.com | Agency email address |
How to Create PNR in Galileo: Add Ticketing Instruction (T.T)
Indicates the tickets have been issued โ no queue placement required.
What T.T* Does
- Confirms tickets issued โ no ticketing reminder will be sent
- Prevents queue placement in the ticketing queue
- Removes the ticketing time limit from the PNR
T.T15NOV (date). Only use T.T* when the ticket is already issued.
Record the Source (R.PAX / R.M)
R.PAX = “Received From Passenger” โ records that the booking came directly from the passenger.
R.M followed by the agent’s name or agency code when the booking was made by the agency. Both commands must precede ER.
End and Save the PNR (ER)
ER (End and Retrieve) ends and saves the PNR, then redisplays it with the record locator.
ER, not ET, when you create PNR in Galileo โ ER redisplays the record so you can immediately verify it and record the locator.
Price the Itinerary (FQ)
FQ prices the itinerary and returns base fare, taxes, and total. You must price before issuing the ticket.
Add Form of Payment (F.S)
F.S inserts the Form of Payment โ cash, credit card, invoice, etc. Required before ticket issuance.
f.sCASH (cash), f.sVI (Visa), f.sCA (Mastercard), f.sINV (invoice).
Issue the Ticket (TKP/Z0)
TKP/Z0 issues the ticket with zero commission.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TKP | Ticket issuance command |
| /Z0 | Zero commission parameter |
TKP/Z1 for 1% commission, or TKP alone for the default agency commission.
Display the Issued Ticket (*TE/)
Use *TE/ with the 13-digit ticket number to display fare, taxes, form of payment, and passenger details.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| *TE/ | Display ticket command |
| 1234567891231 | 13-digit ticket number |
Video Lesson: Create PNR in Galileo Step by Step
Watch the full walkthrough showing how to create PNR in Galileo โ from FS search to issuing and displaying the ticket:
Create PNR in Galileo: Quick Reference Table
Bookmark this table โ it covers every command you need to create PNR in Galileo.
| Step | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | A24SEPCAISHJ*MS | Search availability with preferred airline |
| 2a | N2Y1 | Sell 2 seats in Y class from line 1 |
| 1b | fsCAI16DECSHJ19JANCAI | Lowest fare search (round trip) |
| 2b | fsk5 | Book option 5 from FS results |
| 3 | N.HAMED/MAHMOUD MR | Add adult passenger |
| 3 | N.I/HAMED/ESRAA MISS*16MAY25 | Add infant with date of birth |
| 3 | N.HAMED/MAHMOUD*P-C08 | Add child with age 8 |
| 4 | P.T* 000000000 email@gmail.com | Add agency phone and email |
| 5 | T.T* | Confirm tickets issued, no queue |
| 6 | R.PAX (or R.M) | Record booking source |
| 7 | ER | End and save the PNR |
| 8 | fq | Price the current segment |
| 9 | f.s | Insert form of payment |
| 10 | tkp/z0 | Issue ticket with zero commission |
| 11 | *te/1234567891231 | Display issued ticket |
Galileo vs Amadeus โ Quick Comparison
| Action | Galileo | Amadeus |
|---|---|---|
| Flight search | FS / A | AN |
| Save PNR | ER | ER |
| Pricing | FQ | FXP |
| Issue ticket | TKP | TTP |
| Display ticket | *TE/ | TWD |
| Add passenger | N.LAST/FIRST | NM1LAST/FIRST |
FAQ: Create PNR in Galileo
What is the A command in Galileo when you create PNR in Galileo?
A24SEPCAISHJ*MS shows CAIโSHJ on 24 September with EgyptAir as the preferred airline.What does N2Y1 mean in Galileo?
N2Y1 sells two seats in Y class on line 1 from availability. N = sell, 2 = passengers, Y = class, 1 = line number.What is the FS command in Galileo?
fs[origin][date][destination][return][origin], e.g. fsCAI16DECSHJ19JANCAI.How do I add a child or infant when I create PNR in Galileo?
N.I/LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME TITLE*DATE-OF-BIRTH. Child: N.LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME*P-CXX where CXX = age. Example: N.HAMED/MAHMOUD*P-C08.How do I add contact information in Galileo?
P.T* + phone + email: P.T* 000000000 email@gmail.com. Required by IATA Resolution 830d.What does T.T* mean in Galileo?
T.T* confirms tickets are issued with no queue placement. It prevents the PNR from being queued and removes the ticketing time limit.What is the difference between R.PAX and R.M?
R.PAX = Received From Passenger. R.M = Received From agent/agency name. Both must precede ER.What is the difference between ER and ET in Galileo?
ER = End and Retrieve (saves + redisplays). ET = End Transaction (saves only). Always use ER to create PNR in Galileo so you can verify the locator.How do I issue a ticket in Galileo?
FQ, add payment with F.S, then TKP/Z0 to issue with zero commission. Display with *TE/ + 13-digit ticket number.How do I display an issued ticket in Galileo?
*TE/ + 13-digit ticket number, e.g. *te/1234567891231.๐ Related Guides
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