How to Handle More Than 20 Taxes in Galileo GDS: Manual Fare Build Guide
In the Galileo GDS system, there is a very important limitation: you cannot price or issue a ticket with more than 20 tax lines.
So if you have a case like this (21 taxes or more), the solution is to use a Manual Fare Build and combine some taxes. This guide walks you through the exact steps, from normal pricing to ticket issuance, using real command examples.
Important: You must get airline approval before combining taxes because some taxes are mandatory and cannot be changed, combining taxes may affect auditing and reporting, and each airline has its own policy.
Step 1: Normal Pricing
Start with standard pricing to see what the system returns:
GALILEO ยท FQ
FQ
Price the itinerary
GALILEO ยท FQL
FQL
Display fare details
You will get:
- Base Fare
- Equal Fare (if available)
- Fare Calculation
- Taxes
Step 2: Start Manual Fare Build
1. Start Pricing
GALILEO ยท FBCCMS
FBCCMS
Start manual pricing for airline MS
2. Add Fare
GALILEO ยท FBUFARE
FBUFARE/USD123
Enter the Fare
GALILEO ยท FBUEQ
FBUEQ/EGP456
Enter Equal Fare (if applicable)
3. Add ROE
GALILEO ยท FBUROE
FBUROE/1.0
4. Fare Calculation
GALILEO ยท FBUFC
FBUFC/CAI MS RUH 71.50 /-JED MS CAI 215.50 NUC287.0
Must be copied exactly from FQL
5. Fare Basis
GALILEO ยท FBUFB
FBUFB1/YEG3M
FBUFB2/YEG4M
6. Baggage
GALILEO ยท FBUBG
FBUBG/2PC
7. Remarks (Optional)
GALILEO ยท FBUEB
FBUEB/ANY FREE TEXT
Step 3: Add Taxes (Most Important Step)
Add taxes one by one using the FBUTAX command:
GALILEO ยท FBUTAX
FBUTAX1/10.00XL
FBUTAX2/2.00Q7
FBUTAX3/5.50EG
FBUTAX4/7.25SA
FBUTAX5/12.00YR
FBUTAX6/3.75YQ
FBUTAX7/6.40US
FBUTAX8/8.90XT
FBUTAX9/4.30ZP
FBUTAX10/9.15XF
FBUTAX11/11.60AY
FBUTAX12/2.80JD
FBUTAX13/13.20AE
FBUTAX14/1.95KW
FBUTAX15/14.70OM
FBUTAX16/3.10BH
FBUTAX17/6.85QA
FBUTAX18/7.55JO
FBUTAX19/2.45LB
At this point you already have 19 taxes.
The Problem
You still have:
- 8.35 TR
- 5.90 SY
That makes 21 taxes โ not allowed.
Solution: Combine Taxes
You must merge them:
8.35 + 5.90 = 14.25
Then add them as one tax:
GALILEO ยท FBUTAX20
FBUTAX20/14.25XP
XP is just an example โ use the code provided by the airline
Step 4: Save Fare
GALILEO ยท SAVE
FBUTTL/
FBFALL
R.MAHMOUD
ER;ER
Step 5: Display Fare
GALILEO ยท DISPLAY
*FF1
Step 6: Ticket Issuance
GALILEO ยท TICKET
TKP1/FS/Z0
Important Warning
You must get airline approval before combining taxes because:
- Some taxes are mandatory and cannot be changed
- Combining taxes may affect auditing and reporting
- Each airline has its own policy
Quick Reference Table
Bookmark this table for quick access during your daily work.
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
| FQ | Price the itinerary |
| FQL | Display fare details |
| FBCCMS | Start Manual Fare Build for airline MS |
| FBUFARE/USD123 | Enter the base fare |
| FBUEQ/EGP456 | Enter equal fare |
| FBUROE/1.0 | Enter ROE |
| FBUFC/… | Enter fare calculation (copy from FQL) |
| FBUFB1/YEG3M | Enter fare basis |
| FBUBG/2PC | Enter baggage allowance |
| FBUEB/ANY TEXT | Add free-text remark |
| FBUTAX1/10.00XL | Add tax line 1 |
| FBUTAX20/14.25XP | Add combined tax as tax line 20 |
| FBUTTL/ | Save the fare total |
| FBFALL | Finalise fare build |
| R.MAHMOUD | Enter received from name |
| ER;ER | End and redisplay |
| *FF1 | Display saved fare |
| TKP1/FS/Z0 | Issue the ticket |
Related reading: For a complete guide on Galileo commands, see the Ultimate Galileo Commands Guide. For pricing and fare shopping, read Galileo FS: Essential Commands for Finding the Best Airfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 20-tax limit in Galileo GDS?
Galileo GDS has a system limitation that prevents pricing or ticketing an itinerary with more than 20 tax lines. If an itinerary requires 21 or more taxes, the standard pricing will fail and you must use Manual Fare Build to combine taxes.
How do I start a Manual Fare Build in Galileo?
Start Manual Fare Build with
FBCCMS (where MS is the airline code). Then add the fare components step by step: FBUFARE for the base fare, FBUEQ for the equal fare, FBUROE for the rate of exchange, FBUFC for the fare calculation, FBUFB for the fare basis, and FBUBG for baggage allowance.How do I combine taxes in Galileo when I have more than 20?
To combine taxes, add the first 19 taxes individually using
FBUTAX1/ through FBUTAX19/. Then merge two smaller taxes into a single entry for FBUTAX20/. For example, combine 8.35 TR and 5.90 SY into 14.25 XP (XP is an example code โ always use the code provided by the airline).What does FBUTAX do in Galileo?
FBUTAX is the Galileo command used within Manual Fare Build to add individual tax lines. Each tax line uses a sequential number (FBUTAX1, FBUTAX2, etc.) followed by the amount and the tax code. For example:
FBUTAX1/10.00XL adds a 10.00 tax with code XL.Why do I need airline approval before combining taxes?
You must get airline approval before combining taxes because some taxes are mandatory and cannot be changed, combining taxes may affect auditing and reporting, and each airline has its own policy regarding tax handling. Always consult the airline before proceeding.
What is the TKP1/FS/Z0 command in Galileo?
TKP1/FS/Z0 is the Galileo command used to issue a ticket after completing a Manual Fare Build. TKP1 initiates ticket issuance for passenger 1, /FS indicates a fare selection, and /Z0 specifies the form of payment (Z0 = cash or the default form of payment).What does FBUTTL/ do in Galileo Manual Fare Build?
FBUTTL/ is the Galileo command that saves the Manual Fare Build (TTL = total). After entering FBUTTL/, you must complete the transaction with FBFALL, enter the received from name, and end with ER;ER to permanently save the fare.๐ Related Guides
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