ACC ACC Fare Rules and Reservation Systems Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'OSI' stand for in a GDS passenger record?
- Other Service Information (Correct answer)
- Optional Seat Indicator
- Online Schedule Index
- Outbound Segment Identifier
Correct answer: Other Service Information
OSI (Other Service Information) is a free-text remark element in a PNR used to relay non-actionable information to the airline.
Question 2: A 'SSR' code in a reservation is used to request:
- Special service requirements such as meal or wheelchair (Correct answer)
- A seat upgrade
- A schedule change notification
- A standby listing
Correct answer: Special service requirements such as meal or wheelchair
SSR (Special Service Request) codes are used to communicate specific passenger needs—such as WCHR for wheelchair or VGML for vegetarian meal—to the airline.
Question 3: Which fare basis code suffix typically indicates a ticket is valid for travel on weekends only?
- W (Correct answer)
- X
- D
- K
Correct answer: W
The letter 'W' appended to a fare basis code conventionally denotes weekend travel restrictions in airline tariff systems.
Question 4: What is the primary function of the Ticket Time Limit (TTL) in a reservation?
- Sets the deadline by which the ticket must be issued before the booking auto-cancels (Correct answer)
- Limits the number of times a ticket can be changed
- Defines the maximum connection time allowed
- Sets the check-in cutoff time
Correct answer: Sets the deadline by which the ticket must be issued before the booking auto-cancels
The TTL is the ticketing deadline set by the airline; if the ticket is not purchased by this time, the reservation is automatically cancelled.
Question 5: An 'interline' agreement between two airlines allows them to:
- Issue a single ticket covering travel on both carriers (Correct answer)
- Share the same airport terminal
- Use the same reservation system
- Pool their frequent flyer programs
Correct answer: Issue a single ticket covering travel on both carriers
Interline agreements enable airlines to issue through-tickets that cover segments operated by partner carriers, simplifying connections for passengers.
Question 6: What does the fare condition 'ADV14' mean on an airline ticket?
- Must be purchased at least 14 days before departure (Correct answer)
- Valid for a 14-day advance seat selection
- Allows 14-day fare lock
- Requires 14-day minimum stay
Correct answer: Must be purchased at least 14 days before departure
'ADV' stands for advance purchase; 'ADV14' means the ticket must be bought no later than 14 days prior to the departure date.
ACC ACC Fare Rules and Reservation Systems Questions and Answers 2
What does 'OSI' stand for in a GDS passenger record?