GDS: Sabre, Amadeus & Travelport Flashcards

When building a PNR in Amadeus, what is the minimum number of mandatory elements required before the record can be saved (End of Transaction)?

Answer: 4 (itinerary, name, contact, ticketing)

Amadeus requires four mandatory PNR elements: itinerary, passenger name, contact field, and ticketing arrangement.

In Travelport Galileo, which command displays the booking class availability for a specific flight?

Answer: AN15NOVLAXJFK

AN in Galileo displays neutral availability, showing all carriers and booking classes for the specified date and route.

A Sabre agent uses the command 'W/TA' during ticketing. What does 'TA' indicate?

Answer: Travel Agent (using agency's own ARC/BSP plate)

TA in Sabre ticketing commands designates the Travel Agency's own ARC or BSP plate number for ticket issuance.

In Amadeus, which command would you use to add a frequent flyer number for a passenger on segment 1 with United Airlines?

Answer: SR FQTVUA-123456789/S1

SR FQTV (Special Service Request, Frequent Traveler) followed by the carrier code and number adds a frequent flyer number in Amadeus.

Which of the following best describes a 'passive segment' in a GDS?

Answer: A segment booked outside the GDS and entered for record-keeping only

A passive segment is a non-GDS booking (e.g., direct with supplier) entered into the PNR for itinerary completeness and record-keeping purposes.

In Sabre, what does the booking class 'Y' typically represent on most airlines?

Answer: Full-fare unrestricted economy class

Booking class Y typically represents the full, unrestricted economy fare with the highest earning and flexibility.

In Travelport Galileo, which type of segment status code indicates that the airline has confirmed the booking?

Answer: HK

HK (Have Confirmed) is the airline status code indicating a booking has been confirmed in Galileo/Travelport.