The Ultimate Sabre Commands Guide


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Sabre Commands Master Table – Complete GDS Reference
Command / Entry Explanation / Description
SIGN IN / OUT / AREA
SI*1234Sign into all areas
*S*Display all working areas
S/*Redisplay sign in message
SO*Sign out from all areas
¤BChange to area B
SABRE AVAILABILITY
130JUNBAHPARSabre availability
130JUNBAHPAR‡GFWith specific airline
130JUNBAHPAR2PWith departure time
130JUNBAHNYC1APARVia connecting city and time
130JUNBAHPAR-YSpecific class
1*More availability
1*OAReturn to original availability
1*RRedisplay last availability
1‡2Plus days
1-2Minus days
123JULDifferent date
1‡GFWith specific carrier
1‡ALLDisplay with all carriers
1R10JULReturn in specific date
1R‡7Return plus number of days
DIRECT ACCESS AVAILABILITY
125SEPBAHIST¤EKDirect access availability
125SEPBAHIST6P¤EKWith departure time
125SEPBAHDXB1AIST¤EKVia connecting city and time
125SEPBAHIST-Y¤GFSpecific class
1¤OADirect access to other airline
1¤*More availability from main display
1¤‡1Plus days
1¤-1Minus days
1¤30OCTDifferent date
1¤R15NOVReturn in specific date
1¤R‡7Return plus number of days
SELLING FROM AVAILABILITY
01Y7Sell a seat from line number 7
01Y7M8Sell Y class from line 7 and M class from line 8
01Y7*Connecting flight / same class
01Y7LLWaitlist segment
01Y7M8LL*Waitlist connecting flights / different class
0ASurface segment (ARNK)
01Y1OPENSell open segment
LONG SELL
0EK162Y25JULBAHLHRNN1Book a seat
0GF162Y25JULBAHLHRLL1Book a waitlist segment
0QR162Y25JULBAHLHRGK1Book passive segment
0EYOPENY25JULBAHLHRDS1Book an open segment
0EYOPENYBAHLHRDS1Book an open segment without date
INCREASE / DECREASE NUMBER IN PARTY
3Increase all air segments to 3 seats
,3S2Increase segment 2 to 3 seats
,2S3-4Increase segment 3 and 4 to 2 seats
NAME FIELD
-WHITE/ALAN MREnter single name
-3WHITE/ALANMR MARYMRS/ JAMESMSTR*0/0/ C06Enter names for more than one person with the same family name (do not use CHD)
-I/WHITE/JENNY MISS*DOB29MAY04Enter infant with name remark – do not use INF
3INFT/ WHITE/JENNY MISS/13-1.1Send SSR to inform infant traveling with adult
-1.2¤MONAChange first name only (last name unchanged)
-1¤WHITE/JENNY MSChange whole name of passenger 1
-1¤Delete all names in name item 1
-1.2¤Delete name 1.2
-1.1,3.1¤Delete names 1.1 and 3.1 only
-1.1¤ *DOB17SEP98Add name remark (DOB)
PHONE FIELD
9222444 ZIG ZAG TVL REF BJ-AAdd agent CTC first
9FRA PWCTPSGR without CTC in Frankfurt
93971244 AHMED-HAdd name and house phone of passenger
917404127 EXT 502-BBusiness phone with extension
-AAGENT
-MMobile
-HHOME/HOTEL
-BBUSINESS
92¤REMOVE LINE 2
92¤1115555 ZIG ZAG TVL REF TOMChange Phone Number of line number 2
7TAW14SEP/PNR will be placed on Q9 on 14SEP
7TAW/PNR will be placed on Q9 the same day
7TAW14SEP60/PNR placed on personal Q60 on 14SEP
7¤TAW18SEP60/Change ticket time limit to Q60 on 18SEP
RECEIVED FIELD
6ALIPNR request received from Ali
6¤JENS HANSONChanges received from field
REMARKS
5CHECK PASSPORTGeneral remark
5*FQTV NBR LH 12345Remark shows on ticket below name field
5‡HAVE A NICE TRIPItinerary remark
5‡S2 DEP AT GATE 1Itinerary remark for specific segment
5H-FARE QUOTED 500 USDHistorical remark (adds to PNR history)
5-CASHForm of payment remark
51¤ ‡NEW TEXTChange itinerary remark
51¤Delete remark from line 1
5Q-Future queue placement
END/IGNORE PNR
EEnd transaction, remove PNR from work area
EREnd and retrieve PNR
ETEnd transaction and ignore PNR
EMEnd and mail PNR to passenger
IIgnore PNR
IRIgnore and retrieve PNR
OSI – OTHER SERVICE INFO
3OSI QR CHD AGE 6 YRSSend OSI to airline in PNR
3OSI QR CIP CEO OF GULF AIR-1.1OSI for specific passenger (never for meals)
31¤PASSENGER SPEAKS FRENCH ONLY-3.1Change OSI for all airlines, passenger 3.1
31¤EK VIP PASSNGER-2.1Change OSI for specific airline, passenger 2.1
32¤Delete an OSI Remark
SSR – SPECIAL SERVICE REQUEST
3VGML1-2.1Vegetarian meal segment 1, passenger 2.1
3MOML2,3-1.1,2.1Muslim meal segments 2&3, pax 1.1&2.1
3BSCT-1.1Baby cot for passenger 1.1
3NSST1/12A-1.1Seat 12A segment 1, passenger 1.1
3TKNM/12345678904455-1.1Advise ticket number manually
31¤PASSENGER SPEAKS FRENCH ONLY-3.1Change SSR facts for all airlines, pax 3.1
31¤Cancel SSR item
41¤Cancel AA messages
DU*/SPMDisplay all special meal codes
DU*/SPM‡KUDisplay meal codes by carrier
SEAT SELECTION
4G1*Display seat map for segment 1
MDMove down in map display
4G1/12ABBook 2 seats (12A and 12B) segment 1
4G1/12AB14ABBook non‑consecutive seats
4G1/12A-1.1Book seat 12A for passenger 1.1
4G1/NWNon‑smoking window, generic request
*BDisplay booked seats
4GX2Cancel seats for segment 2
4GX1/12ACancel specific seat segment 1
4GXALLCancel all seats
3NSST/NW-1.1«Non‑smoking window request (non‑interactive carriers)
EMAIL ADDRESS
PE‡EMAIL ADDRESS‡Add email address to PNR
EMEnd and mail PNR to passenger
EMTEnd and send e‑ticket notification to all emails
EMIEnd and send e‑invoice advice
*PEDisplay email address
PE1¤Delete email address
PE1¤‡EMAIL ADDRESS‡Change email line 1 (use == for underscore)
FREQUENT FLYER
FFBA123456-1.1Add FF number for passenger 1.1
FFGF123456/BA-1.1Enter FF for GF when flying BA
PT*BAFF agreement between airlines
PT*List carriers participating in FF exchange
*FFDisplay FF number
FF1¤Delete FF number
FF1¤EK123456Change FF number for line 1
RETRIEVE PNR
*-WHITERetrieve PNR by name
*GHHKLBRetrieve PNR by record locator
*BA162/25JULBAH-ABDULLARetrieve PNR by flight details
*2Display PNR from name list
*LDisplay name list
PRINT ITINERARY
DIT‡DPI‡RPrint itinerary and retrieve
DIT‡S1/2‡DPIPrint segment 1 & 2 only
DISPLAY PNR ELEMENTS
*ADisplay PNR
*IDisplay itinerary
*NDisplay names
*TDisplay ticket field
*BDisplay pre‑reserved seats
*HDisplay history
*P3Display general facts
*FFDisplay frequent flyer number
*PEDisplay email address
*PQDisplay price quote
*P5Display remarks
*P7Display ticket time limit
CANCEL SEGMENT
X2Cancel segment 2
X1/4Cancel segment 1 and 4
X1-3Cancel segment 1‑3
XICancel whole itinerary
X1‡02Y1Cancel seg1 and rebook 2 seats from line 1 of availability
X1‡0027JULCancel seg1 and rebook same flight 27JUL
XIA,‡7Cancel whole air itinerary and rebook after 7 days
INSERT / MOVE SEGMENT
/2Insert after segment 2
/2/1Move segment 1 after segment 2
/0/4,5Move segment 4 & 5 to 1st position
/1AInsert ARNK after segment 1
/2/01Y7Insert a sell after segment 2
CHANGE SEGMENT STATUS
EWRUpdate schedule changes / segment status
.1HKConfirm segment number 1 (HK)
CHANGE CLASS OF SERVICE
WC1QChange segment 1 to Q class
WC1Q/2BSegment 1 to Q, segment 2 to B
WCAYChange all segments to Y class
DIVIDE PNR (steps)
D1Divide name item 1
D1.1*2.1Divide name 1.1 and 2.1
6 CALLER NAMEAdd received from field after divide
FFile PNR
EEnd transaction
30SI YY TCP2 etc.TO LINK PNR
IGNORE & CLONE
ICIgnore and clone itinerary
ICB2Ignore and clone for 2 passengers
ICX1Ignore and clone except segment 1
IC‡7Ignore and clone for number of days later
ICAPD‡20Ignore and clone all passenger data for +20 days
QUEUE
QC/Count all queues
QC/-Count all named queues
Q/17Access Q17
Q/-NABEELAccess named queue
QP/500/11Queue place to 500 with PIC 11
QP/-NABEEL/11Queue place to Nabeel with PIC 11
QN/200/A-NABEELName Q200 to Nabeel
QN/200/DELETEDelete named queue
W/KQPA‡40Set up Q40 for auto drop
QKSpectra menu
QXIExit Q / ignore PNR
QSORT/-NABEELEnter in PNR, subsequent messages drop to Nabeel
5Q-PCCDATEQUEUE/PICFuture queue placement
5Q-V5G120JUN400/11Future queue placement example
FLIGHT INFORMATION
VA*1Flight details from availability
VI*1Flight details from itinerary
VI*Flight details – whole PNR
V*BA162/23JULVerify specific flight details
2BA164/25JULFIFO – flight information
ENCODE
W/-CCLONDONCity code
W/-APHEATHROWAirport name
W/-ALSWISSAirline name
W/-HLSHERATONHotel code
W/-CRHERTZCar co. code
W/EQ*763Aircraft
HCCFLORIDAAmerican state
HCCC/FRANCECountry
DECODE
W/*LONCity code
W/*LHRAirport code
W/*LXAirline
W/HL*SIHotel
W/CR*ZECar
W/EQ*747Aircraft
HCCFLAmerican state
HCCC/FRCountry
SABRE ATLAS (distance)
W/-CYBERLIN,DEClosest airports to city
W/-ATSXFClosest airports to airport
W/-CYNICE,FR‡CYPARIS, FRDistance between 2 cities
W/-CYLONDON, GB‡ATCDGDistance city to airport
W/-ATCDG‡ATORYDistance between 2 airports
N*/GLOBEACountry and city geography info
CURRENCY
DC*CURDisplay list of currencies and rates
DC*SARDecode currency
DC‡USD500.00/GBPConvert currency amount
CALCULATOR / TIME
T*NYCLocal time in specific city
T¤7‡5Sabre Calculator
T¤JUL/03Display calendar for specific month
T¤15APR‡7Check date plus/minus days
T¤ETNYC/PARTime difference between cities
CORPORATE BOOKING (STEPS)
-C/10GROUP NAMEAdd Group Name and number of passengers
0A7855V20AUGBAHMXPNN10Book flights
3GRPF/BXE14Add group fare basis in PNR
-2FATIMA*RONMR/ HASSANMRSEnter names after receiving airline PNR
FARE QUOTE (FQ)
FQBAHLON25JUN-BASpecific airline fares
FQBAHLON25JUNFares for all airlines
FQBAHLON25JUNSP-BASpecial fares
FQNYCWAS23JUNPM-DLPromotional fare
FQBAHPAR25JUNS P‡R10JUL-GFSpecial fares with return
FQBAHLON25JUNSP‡OW-BAOne‑way special fares
FQ*Redisplay last FQ
FQ*YZChange FQ to other fare type
FQ*-GFChange FQ to other carrier
FQ*15JUNChange to other date
FQL 1Fares from availability line
FQS1/2Fares from PNR segment 1,2
120JUNBAHNYC‡GF∑FQSPDisplay availability + special fares
FQNYCLON24APR-BA-AA-VSShop multiple carriers
FQ*-**Change single‑carrier to multi‑carrier display
FQPARFEZ6JUN*12JUN-AFFares for date range
FQROMFRA27MAR-AZ‡VNNo validation (seasons, advance purchase)
FQ*‡VYValidate effective/expiration, seasons, advance purchase
FQ*‡VNApply no validation
FQTYOTYO24AUGRW-PR“Around the world” fares
FQSYDSYD24AUGCT-QF“Circle trip” fares
FQTYOTYO24AUGRWCT“Around the world” + “circle trip” fares
FQMANFRA15OCTALL-LHALL passenger types (ADT, CNN, INF, youth)
RULES DISPLAY (from FQ)
RD2Display rule number 2
RD2*MDisplay menu of rule 2
RD2*10/16/07Display specific categories of rule 2
RD**Redisplay last rule
RD*RTGDisplay routing
DISPLAY BOOKING CODES & AGREEMENTS
RB1BABooking code from FQ line 1 for single carrier
RB1AA/BA/GFBooking code for multiple carriers
RB*Redisplay last RB
FLIGHT FINDER
JA5*2Find flights for fare line 5, 2 passengers
JA4*1‡R20APRFind flights with return date
JA4‡OFind flights one‑way only
JA4*2/ADT/CNNFind flights for 2 passenger types
JOURNEY RECORD
JRCreate journey record
JR01Sell preferred option
JR*Redisplay mask
JRP*Redisplay pricing options
JRCCancel a mask
AUTOMATED PRICING (WP)
WPPrice as booked
WPS1/3Price with segment select
WPN1.1/3.1Price with name select
WPPADT/CNNPrice with passenger types select
WPTEExempt taxes only / include fees
WPTE-GB/XGExempt only specific taxes
WPTNExcept all taxes and fees
WPTX5.40XG/2.20XQCollect only specific taxes (Tax Override)
WPX2Price with connection at segment 2
WPB21JUN07Price by buying date
WPS1/4‡N1.2‡PCNNCombined pricing
WPDFFare calculation description
BARGAIN FINDER (WPNC / WPNI)
WPNCPrice new class (lowest available)
WPNC‡S1/4Lowest fare for segment 1 and 4
WPNC‡PADT/CNNLowest fare for passenger types
WPNCBPrice and book lowest fare before first End
WPNCB‡S1/4Price and book lowest fare for specific segments
WPNCSSearch for lowest fare even if not available
WPNIPrice new itinerary (search lower fares, alternate flights)
WPNI‡S1/4Find lowest fares for selected segments
WPNI*Redisplay itinerary options
WPNI/DFind direct or non‑stop flights
WC‡1Book option 1 from WPNI
WC‡1XBook option 1 and cancel itinerary
WPNI/*AC-MRS*MPLTLSNCESearch alternate city for origin/destination
COMMAND PRICING (WPQ)
WPQHEE3MCommand price by specific fare basis
WPQHEE3M‡N1.1With name select
WPQHEE3M‡S1/4With segment select
WPS1/2*QHEE3M‡S3/4*QVHRTDifferent fare basis for segments
WPS1*QDHEE‡S2*QDH1M‡ S3*QDHEE‡S4*QDH1MDifferent fare basis for non‑consecutive segments
DISCOUNT PRICING
WPQHEE1M-HEE4M//DP0Override fare basis, 0% discount
WPQYZ-YVISA//DA30Override fare basis and discount by amount
PRICE RETENTION (PQ)
PQRetain itinerary price response
WPRQ‡S1‡(pricing parameters)Price and retain
WPRQ‡S1Price segment 1 only and retain
WPPADT/C04‡RQPrice specific passenger type and retain
PQD-ALLDelete all stored fares
PQD3Delete stored fare in PQ number 5
PQD1/5Delete stored fares 1 and 5
PQD2-4Delete stored fares 2‑4
*PQDisplay stored fares
*PQ1/3Display stored fares 1 and 3
*PQN1.1Display stored fares for name 1.1
*PQHDisplay history for stored fares (deleted items)
FUTURE TICKETING INSTRUCTION (FP)
FPPQ1‡AGF‡FCASH‡KP05Create future ticketing instruction
FP1¤Delete FP line 1
*PFDisplay FP line
TICKETING PROFILE
W /BSP(Country Code)* W/BSPTG*Display BSP validating carrier table
WETP*GFDisplay Electronic ticketing carrier profile
WETPLDisplay list of all e‑ticket participating carriers
ISSUE TICKETS
W‡PQ1‡KP9‡AXX‡F12345Basic automatic ticketing
W‡QKLSS‡KP9‡AXX‡BA*02P‡F12345Basic command ticketing (3.5)
W‡Q/CD15/DP15‡KP9‡AXX‡ BA*20K‡F12345Basic discount ticketing (3.75)
ADD TICKETING QUALIFIERS
‡S1/4Segment select
‡N1.1Name select
‡ED AUTH BY AZIZEndorsement
‡TETax exempt
‡UI*055IT ticket
‡UN*ABC123Tour code
‡EO1/VALID EY ONLYOverride endorsement line 1 (removes guarantee)
‡EO2/NON REFOverride endorsement line 2
‡F*AX371066554437/0804Credit card FOP – auto approval
‡F*AX37106655437/0804*Z1234Credit card FOP – manual approval
‡ETRIssue electronic ticket
‡XETRIssue paper ticket instead of electronic
TICKET DISPLAY
*TDisplay Ticket Number from PNR
WETR*3Display electronic ticket image from PNR
WETR*T1251234123123Display electronic ticket by number
WTDB*3Display paper ticket image from PNR
WTDB*T1251234123123Display paper ticket by number
W‡L (FP line number)Issue ticket from FP lines
W‡L3-5Issue ticket from FP line 3‑5
W‡PQ2/4Issue from PQ2 and PQ4
W‡PQ3‡N (name number)Issue from stored fare with name association
MANUAL TICKET (PHASE 4)
W‡CTKT‡PADT/CNN/INFCreate ticket record for passenger types
W‡CTKTCreate empty ticket record (no taxes)
W‡CTKT‡S1/3Create ticket record for selected segments
**WTKT1Enter mask 1 and add ticket details
**W1Display ticket record 1
**WHDisplay history of ticket record
W‡D1Delete ticket record 1
PRINT MANUAL TICKET (PHASE 4)
W‡T1‡AGF‡FCASH‡KP7Basic command for one passenger
W‡T1N1‡T2N2‡T3N3.1‡AGF‡FCHEQUE‡KP0Relate ticket record to specific names
ISSUE NET REMIT TICKETS
W‡ NET/2000.00/V*QX3AS/ C*DXB520‡AGF‡F CASH‡KPN7Basic Net remit ticket command
VOIDING TICKETS
*TDisplay ticket field in PNR
WV2 (Twice)Void ticket (line 2 from *T)
WV‡0557136789012/ USD500.00/JMKQLM/03JUN/ CA/1Manual void (ticket not in *T)
W/VP1W*Display voiding periods
WV*List all void tickets same month
WV*DT15SEPVoid tickets for specific day
WV*DT15SEP-30SEPVoid tickets for date range
QREX: QUICK REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
WFR1257264678006 ‡PQ1‡AGFBegin Exchange through QREX
WFR1257264678006 ‡PQ1N1.1‡AGFExchange for specific name
WFR1257264678006‡AGFBegin Refund through QREX
WFR1257264678006‡N1.1‡AGFRefund for specific name
WFR*Redisplay most recent QREX screen
WFR*L5Choose ticket from multiple images
WFRT1257264528603Begin tax‑only refund
AUDIT TRAIL / SALES REPORT
DQB*Display last sales report
DQB*25APRReport for specific date
DQB*RFRefunded tickets report
DQB*RF/JANRefunded tickets for month
LOAD TICKET STOCK
DN*PTRDisplay next ticket number
DNLNIATA/DDelete ticket stock
W/TATKT1234567890Verify check digit
DNLNIATA/12345678905/250Loading ticket stock
PRINTERS
PPS1Designate printer profile 1
PPOUndesignate printers
*S*PDisplay working areas & printers
RL/PRelease message printer
RL/TRelease ticket printer
W*TGB32322Designate Ticket Printer
W*NOUndesignate Ticket Printer
PTR/E46688Designate Hardcopy Printer
HOTEL
HOT2/2SEP1By itinerary segment
HOTGIG/21SEP-2NT2Without itinerary, city, 2 nights, 2 pax
HOT*More hotel availability
HOT**Last availability screen
HOT*1Redisplay at line 1
/N-MOULINHotel name qualifier
/A-REFORMAAddress qualifier
/CA-LAKEWOODCity/Area qualifier
/PH-801-923-1221Phone number
/D-10Distance and direction
/R-150Maximum rate
/R‡75Minimum rate
/R‡75/R-150Rate range
SI,HH,RAHotel chain code
/PT-FIRST or LUXURY or MODR or ECONProperty type
HOTC/FR-LOUVREReference point
/*RACheck assured rates (guaranteed)
MODIFY HOTEL AVAILABILITY
HOT/HY/R-175/D-10Change/add qualifiers
HOT‡3 or HOT-1Add/subtract days
HOTEL DESCRIPTION (HOD)
HOD*3Description for hotel line 3
HOD*Redisplay hotel description
HOD*GDisplay guarantee information
HOTEL RATE DESCRIPTION (HRD)
HRD*2Rate description by line number
HRD*WKDRate description by rate code
SELL A HOTEL RATE
0H1‡1Basic sell
0H1‡1/AGT12345Agency IATA number
0H1‡1/FT-GF767621Airline frequent flyer
0H1‡1/CR-1Child crib
0H1‡1/GAX3784921212EXP01 03-ALICredit card guarantee
MODIFY A SOLD HOTEL SEGMENT
HOM3D/14JUL-19JULModify date
HOM3R/B2DRAC-2Modify room type, rate code, rooms, adults
HOM3O/EX-1/RA-1Modify options info
HOM3X/RADelete option information
HOM3O/G G NEW CC DETAILSModify guarantee FOP
CAR – SHOPPER’S QUOTE (CF)
CF1/2Car rates using PNR segments (lowest rate/type)
CFORD/2JUN-5JUN/5P-9ARates by city, dates, times
CF1/2/ECAR,CCAR,ICARMultiple car types
CF3/4-ZE,ZD,ZI,AL,ZTMultiple car companies
CF2/3-ZA,AL/ICAR,SCARCompanies and types
CF1/2-ZI,ZD/EC,IC/W/GWith qualifiers
CF*Redisplay last shopper’s quote
CAR QUOTE (CQ) – SPECIFIC COMPANY
CQ1/2ZTCar quote using PNR segments
CQZESFT/18MAR-22MAR/2P-11AQuote by city, dates, times
CQ2/3ZE/SCAR/C/D/CD-8429546/PC-ZE3221With qualifiers
CQ3/4ZR/IC,CC,ECMultiple car types
CF*3Car quote from shopper’s quote
CQ*Redisplay last car quote
CAR RULES & BOOKING
CF*R3Rules from shopper’s quote
CQ*R1Rules from car quote
0C1Sell a car
0C1/ID-A76423/SQ-PHNSell with qualifiers
0C1‡2Sell multiple cars
ADDITIONAL CAR OPTIONS
CFJFK-LGA/20FEB-27FEB/8A-10P/ICOne‑way shopper’s quote
CQZLCDG-NCE/18AUG-24AUG/9A-4P/SCOne‑way car quote
CF*P1Car policy from shopper’s quote
CQ*PCar policy from car quote
CP*ZEYVRCar policy by company & location
CP*ZRCORPCorporate car policy
CARMIAList all car companies in a city
W/-CRBUDGETEncode car company name
W/CR*ZDDecode car company code
DU*/CAR/TYPEDisplay car type codes
DU*/CAR/EQPDisplay car equipment codes

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