CTA GDS: Sabre, Amadeus & Travelport 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

4 (itinerary, name, contact, ticketing)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

AN15NOVLAXJFK

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

SR FQTVUA-123456789/S1

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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