Amadeus TTC Command Guide: Create Manual TSTs Step-by-Step

A complete guide to the TTC command in Amadeus — how to manually create a Transitional Stored Ticket for all passengers, selected passengers, or specific segments.

Quick Reference — TTC Command Variations

All TTC variations at a glance. Use this table as a fast lookup when building a manual TST:

Command	What It Creates	Use When
TTC	A shared manual TST for the PNR	Simple manual pricing
TTC/D	Individual TSTs for each passenger	Different fare per traveller
TTC/S8,10,12-14	TST for specific segments	Partial pricing or open-jaw
TTC/P1,3-5	TST for selected passengers	Split passengers across TSTs
TTC/PAX	TST for adults and children	Exclude infants from a shared TST
TTC/INF	TST for the infant passenger	Infant fare or infant ticket
TTC/S8,9/OPEN	TST with mirror-image open return	Open-return itineraries
TTC/S8,9/AFC25NOVCDGMAD	TST with a specific open segment	Open flight coupon by route/date

What Does the TTC Command Do?

TTC is the Amadeus GDS command used to create a manual Transitional Stored Ticket (TST).

Category: TST / Ticketing.

The TTC command allows you to manually create a TST for all passengers, selected passengers, or specific segments. Once the manual TST exists, you can populate its fare, taxes, fare basis, baggage allowance, and validity dates using the TTK and TTI commands, then issue the ticket with TTP.

⚠️ Pro-Tip — Risks of Manual TST Creation

A manual TST bypasses every automatic fare check the system would normally run. That gives you flexibility — but it also removes the safety net. Before creating a manual TST with TTC, be aware of these risks:

1. No automatic fare validation

The system will not check that the fare you enter matches a published or negotiated tariff. An incorrect amount can be accepted silently and only discovered during BSP settlement — leading to an Agency Debit Memo (ADM).

2. No routing or fare rule compliance

Automatic pricing enforces minimum stay, advance purchase, and routing rules. A manual TST can violate these rules without warning, and the airline may reject the ticket at check-in or after issuance.

3. Airline authorization is mandatory for special fares

If you are manually entering an amount approved by the airline, always record the authorization (approval reference, staff name, date) — usually as an RM or OSI remark in the PNR — before creating the TST.

4. Manual TSTs are harder to correct after issuance

Fixing a manually built TST after the ticket has been issued is far more complex than fixing an automatically priced one. Always verify with TQT and TTH before continuing to issuance.

Rule of thumb: Always try automatic pricing first. Reach for TTC only when the system genuinely cannot price the itinerary, or when the airline has explicitly authorized a manual amount.

Create a Manual TST — Basic Entry

Create a manual TST for the PNR:

TTC

Create individual manual TSTs for all passengers:

TTC/D

This creates a separate TST for each traveller rather than one shared TST, which is essential when passengers need different fare treatment.

Segment Selection

Create a manual TST for selected segments:

TTC/S8,10,12-14

This creates a manual TST for segments 8, 10, and 12 through 14 — useful when part of the itinerary is already ticketed or must be priced separately.

Create a manual TST with a mirror-image open return:

TTC/S8,9/OPEN

Create a manual TST with a specific open segment:

TTC/S8,9/AFC25NOVCDGMAD

This builds the TST for specific segments and adds an open flight coupon for the specified route and date.

Passenger Selection

Create a manual TST for selected passengers:

TTC/P1,3-5

This creates a manual TST for passengers 1 and 3 through 5, leaving the remaining passengers on their existing TSTs.

Create a manual TST for all adult and child passengers:

TTC/PAX

Create a manual TST for an infant passenger:

TTC/INF

Infants are handled separately because they are usually associated with an adult’s ticket record and often require different fare treatment.

When to Use TTC

Use TTC when you need to manually create a TST instead of generating one through automatic pricing, with options to control the passengers and segments included. Typical scenarios include:

Manually quoted fares approved by the airline.
Itineraries where automatic pricing fails or returns no fare.
Group bookings requiring individual TSTs per passenger.
Open return or open segment tickets.
Partially flown itineraries where only some segments need pricing.
Infant passengers requiring a separate ticket record.

How TTC Fits Into Your Ticketing Workflow

A typical manual ticketing session using TTC might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR and confirm automatic pricing is not suitable.
Enter TTC, TTC/D, or a passenger/segment-specific TTC entry.
Populate the TST using TTK for fare and taxes.
Add validity, baggage, and fare basis with TTI.
Review the TST with TQT and confirm the history with TTH.
Clear the change flag with TTF, then issue the ticket with TTP.

How TTC Relates to Other TST Commands

TTC → creates a manual TST.
TTK → manually updates fare, tax, and total elements. Read the TTK guide.
TTI → manually updates validity, baggage, fare basis, and fare calculation. Read the TTI guide.
TTF → removes the PNR change flag from one or more TSTs. Read the TTF guide.
TQT / TQTC → display the TST in formatted or cryptic mode. Read the TQT guide.
TTH → displays the history of changes made to a TST. Read the TTH guide.
TTE → deletes one or more TSTs from the PNR. Read the TTE guide.
TTS / TTA → split passengers from or add passengers to a TST. Read the TTS guide.
TTP → issues the ticket using the manual TST. Read the TTP guide.

Related Commands & Further Reading

Explore the related Amadeus TST commands below to complete your manual ticketing toolkit:

Amadeus Command

TTK — Update TST

Populate fare, taxes and totals in the manual TST.

Amadeus Command

TTI — Update Validity

Add validity, baggage and fare basis fields.

Amadeus Command

TTP — Issue Ticket

Issue the ticket from the manual TST.

Amadeus Command

TQT — Display TST

Verify the manual TST before issuing.

Amadeus Command

TTH — TST History

Review the manual TST history for audit.

Amadeus Command

TTF — Remove Change Flag

Clear the change flag before issuing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does TTC/D do?

It creates individual manual TSTs for all passengers in the PNR, instead of one shared TST.

How do I create a manual TST for specific segments?

Add the segment numbers to the entry, for example TTC/S8,10,12-14.

How do I create a TST for an infant?

Use TTC/INF to create a manual TST specifically for the infant passenger.

Is a manual TST risky?

Yes. A manual TST bypasses automatic fare validation, routing rules, and commission checks. Always try automatic pricing first, verify the TST with TQT, and only use TTC when the airline has authorized the manual fare or the itinerary cannot be priced automatically.

Conclusion

The TTC command is the starting point for every manually priced ticket in Amadeus. It creates the Transitional Stored Ticket that automatic pricing could not produce, and gives you full control over which passengers and which segments are included. Use TTC for a simple manual TST, TTC/D for individual TSTs per passenger, TTC/S8,10,12-14 for segment-specific records, and TTC/P1,3-5, TTC/PAX, or TTC/INF for passenger selection. Once created, populate the TST with TTK and TTI, clear the flag with TTF, then issue with TTP. TTC is essential whenever manual ticketing is required.

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