A complete guide to the WRS command in Amadeus โ how to print the first screen of a PNR or PNR history to a printer, another office, or a SITA address.
Not every print job requires the full PNR. Often an agent only needs the first screen โ the essential passenger and itinerary details โ to hand to a customer, attach to a file, or send to another office for reference. Printing the entire PNR in these cases wastes paper, time, and printer resources. The WRS command is designed for exactly this purpose. It prints only the first screen of a displayed PNR or its history, and it can send that output to the office default printer, another printer in the office, another office entirely, or a SITA address. This guide explains what WRS does, the syntax for each variation, and when it should be used.
What Does the WRS Command Do?
WRS is the Amadeus GDS command used to print the first screen of a PNR or PNR history to a printer or SITA address.
Category: PNR Printing.
It allows you to print only the first screen of a displayed PNR or its history, either to the office default printer, another printer, another office, or a SITA address.
Because it prints only the first screen, WRS is faster and more efficient than a full PNR print. It is ideal when the recipient only needs the core booking details โ names, itinerary, and basic PNR information โ without the full history or all associated elements.
Print First Screen of Displayed PNR
Print the first screen of the currently displayed PNR to the office default printer:
WRS/RT
Print the first screen of a PNR by record locator:
WRS/RTB05JUY
This prints the first screen of the PNR with record locator B05JUY to the office default printer, without needing to retrieve the PNR first.
Print to Another Printer
Print the first screen of a PNR to another printer within the office:
WRSPAA4711/RTAZK4HT
This prints the first screen of the PNR with record locator AZK4HT to printer PAA4711. Useful when a specific printer is closer to the counter or reserved for a particular document type.
Print to Another Office
Print the first screen of a PNR to another officeโs default printer:
WRSMADIB0782/RTAZK4HT
This prints the first screen of the PNR with record locator AZK4HT to the default printer at office MADIB0782. It is used when a branch office or a different department needs a printed copy of the booking.
Print to a SITA Address
Print the first screen of a PNR to a specified SITA address:
WRSTMADRAF/RTAZK4HT
This prints the first screen of the PNR with record locator AZK4HT to the SITA address TMADRAF. SITA addresses are commonly used to send printed documents to airlines, ground handlers, or other travel partners outside the Amadeus network.
Print First Screen of PNR History
Print the first screen of the history of the displayed PNR:
WRS/RH
Print the first screen of PNR history using a record locator:
WRS/RH/RTAZK4HT
This prints the first screen of the history for the PNR with record locator AZK4HT. The /RH option switches the output from the PNR itself to its history.
When to Use WRS
Use WRS when you need to print only the first screen of a PNR or its history, rather than the complete record. Typical scenarios include:
- Printing a customer itinerary summary at the counter.
- Sending a booking reference to another office for verification.
- Providing a printed copy of the first screen for a file or folder.
- Transmitting a PNR summary to an airline or handler via SITA.
- Printing the first screen of the PNR history for audit or reference.
- Avoiding unnecessary paper use when only the core details are needed.
- Sending a quick reference to a colleague at a different printer in the office.
How WRS Fits Into Your PNR Management Workflow
A typical printing session using WRS might look like this:
- Retrieve or display the PNR you need to print.
- Confirm the recipient only needs the first screen โ not the full PNR.
- Enter
WRS/RTfor the office default printer, or use the appropriate printer, office, or SITA address. - For PNR history, use
WRS/RHorWRS/RH/RTAZK4HT. - Confirm the print was sent successfully.
- Continue with the next task.
How WRS Relates to Other Printing Commands
- WRS โ prints the first screen of a PNR or PNR history.
- WRP โ prints the full PNR.
- WRA โ prints the full PNR history.
- WRL โ prints a list of PNRs, such as a queue or report.
- WRT โ prints a ticket or invoice.
The distinction: WRS prints only the first screen; other print commands produce the complete document. Use WRS when a summary is enough.
Important: WRS prints only the first screen of the PNR or its history. If the recipient needs the full record, use the appropriate full-print command instead.
The output is sent to a printer or SITA address โ always verify the target before sending, especially when printing to another office or an external address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WRS do in Amadeus?
WRS prints only the first screen of a displayed PNR or its history to a printer or SITA address.
How do I print the first screen of a PNR by record locator?
Use WRS/RTB05JUY, replacing the record locator with the PNR you need to print.
Can I print to another office or a SITA address?
Yes. Use WRSMADIB0782/RTAZK4HT for another office, or WRSTMADRAF/RTAZK4HT for a SITA address.
How do I print the PNR history instead of the PNR?
Use WRS/RH for the displayed PNR, or WRS/RH/RTAZK4HT to print the history by record locator.
What is the difference between WRS and WRP?
WRS prints only the first screen of the PNR. WRP prints the complete PNR. Use WRS for a summary and WRP for the full record.
Conclusion
The WRS command is the efficient printing tool for PNR summaries in Amadeus. Use WRS/RT to print the first screen of the displayed PNR, WRS/RTB05JUY for a specific record locator, WRSPAA4711/RTAZK4HT or WRSMADIB0782/RTAZK4HT for another printer or office, and WRSTMADRAF/RTAZK4HT for a SITA address. To print the first screen of the PNR history, use WRS/RH or WRS/RH/RTAZK4HT. It saves paper and time by printing only the essentials, and it supports every routing option โ default printer, another printer, another office, or a SITA address. Paired with other print commands like WRP and WRA, the WRS command completes your PNR printing toolkit and keeps your documents moving smoothly between the office, the airline, and the customer.