CTA Travel Technology & Systems 2

Question 1

Which GDS uses the 'Sabre Red 360' interface as its primary agent desktop?

Accepted Answer

Sabre

Answer

Sabre Red 360 is the modern web-based desktop interface developed by Sabre for travel agents.

Question 2

In airline booking systems, what does the term 'passive segment' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A booking entered in the PNR for tracking purposes without actual inventory reservation

Answer

A passive segment is a non-active record added to a PNR for itinerary tracking or car/hotel bookings without reserving real inventory.

Question 3

What technology standard allows travel agencies to receive real-time flight status updates and schedule changes from airlines?

Accepted Answer

EDIFACT

Answer

EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) is the UN standard used for electronic messaging including airline schedule and status updates.

Question 4

A travel agent uses a 'queuing' function in a GDS. What is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To organize PNRs for follow-up action or monitoring

Answer

Queues in a GDS are used to organize and manage PNRs that require follow-up, such as schedule changes, ticketing deadlines, or waitlisted segments.

Question 5

Which booking class code is most commonly associated with full-fare, unrestricted economy tickets on major US carriers?

Accepted Answer

Y

Answer

The 'Y' booking class is universally recognized as the full-fare unrestricted economy class across most airline systems.

(CTA) Certified Travel Associate Practice Test

(CTA) Certified Travel Associate Practice Test

CTA Travel Technology & Systems 2