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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Amadeus Fare Families

Fare Families are a group of fares used by airlines to market a series of fares with conditions or services (change option, checked baggage, reserved seat, miles, etc.). These Fare Families make it easier for us to sell fares according to the needs of our clients. Let's look at an example, you will see that these concepts will be very clear:

PASSIVE SEGMENTS AND PNR CLAIM IN AMADEUS

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PASSIVE SEGMENTS

Passive segments are the way to retrieve a reservation generated in another system in Amadeus and thus be able to work with it. These passive segments can be used for both individual reservations and group reservations. It is VERY IMPORTANT that we transcribe the names provided to the airline exactly as the airline has entered them in its system. If we do not do so, the reservation will be automatically cancelled, skipping the flight segment in UC status and we will not be able to work on it. Here is an example:

Amadeus PNR HISTORY: Changes, Cancellations, and Modifications

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AMADEUS HISTORICAL

Whenever we make a reservation in Amadeus, when we create the PNR, we associate a history of information with it. Any change, cancellation, modification or deletion that we make to the PNR will be recorded in the history. This will reflect the changes made by the agent or the changes that are made automatically.

DAILY REPORTS IN AMADEUS: Sales report

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DAILY REPORTS IN AMADEUS: Sales report

It is very important to have instant access to the sales we make daily in our agency. To do this, it is very useful to use this type of report and to know the information that we can obtain through the GDS. Below we will see a series of Amadeus transactions and briefly explain the information that we can obtain:

Clone or COPY PNR in AMADEUS

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AMADEUS we can create reservations with the same flights for different passengers or even duplicate exactly the same reservations. To do this, we will learn how to use these posts to copy or clone a PNR instead of creating it from scratch. In this way, we will speed up our procedures and also avoid errors.

Discover Dandeli: 14 Awesome Things to Do in Karnataka's Adventure Hub

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Discover the natural beauty of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled in the heart of the Western Ghats and bordered by the River Kali. This stunning destination is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts, offering trails, dense forests, and a diverse array of wildlife, including black panthers, monkeys, elephants, and over 300 bird species. Come and experience the magic of Dandeli in Uttara Kannada district.

Voiding Tickets in Amadeus: A Quick Guide

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Procedure

You can void a registered, non-confirmed e-ticket or EMD from the retrieved PNR, from the query report or by entering the 10-digit document number.

Example entries:

Entry	Description
TRDC/L5	From the PNR by FA/FH element line number.
TRDC/1297	From the query report by query report sequence number.
TJQ/SOF/QTC-RFND	Display the refund for all agents.
TRDC/TK-1234567890	By 10-digit document number.

Example: Voiding an e-ticket.

The following PNR, which includes a registered, non-confirmed e-ticket, is retrieved.

To void the e-ticket from the PNR, enter:

TRDC/L5

You must enter the line number of the document you want to void in your entry. If there is more than one FA/FH line number in the PNR, you will receive the system response:

SELECT FA OR FH LINE NUMBER

Note: The TRDC entry is also valid for the void of an electronic miscellaneous document (EMD).

System response:

OK - DOCUMENT(S) CANCELLED

More details:

If an e-ticket is reported as a confirmed sale, it cannot be voided.
Depending on the airline, it may also be possible to void a reissued ticket. For conditions, enter HEETTxx, where xx= airline code.

Enter HE TRDC for more information.

How to Void Reissued Ticket

Procedure

Note: You can only void a reissued e-ticket, if allowed by the airline, and if the sales report period is not closed and the ticket has not been reported to BSP or ARC.

Check if the airline allows the void of reissued e-tickets. Enter, for example:
HEETTBA
Enter MS, followed by the number related to your market. For example:
MS152

System response
Enter MD to move to the next page.
If the VOID EXCHANGE/REISSUE is set to N, you won't be able to void the reissued ticket.
If the VOID EXCHANGE/REISSUE is set to Y, use any of the following TRDC entries to void the reissued e-ticket.
Entry Description
TRDC/1297 Void from the query report by sequence number
TRDC/L9 Void from the PNR by FA/FH element line number
TRDC/TK-1234567890 Void by 10-digit document number

Enter, for example:
TRDC/L6

System response

The FA line of the reissued e-ticket displays the e-ticket as EVBA (V= voided).

The void of the reissued e-ticket reverts the status of the exchanged e-ticket back to O (open) or A (Airport control).
Display the sales report with TJQ and check if the transactions are correctly reported.

Entry	Description
`TRDC/1297`	Void from the query report by sequence number
`TRDC/L9`	Void from the PNR by FA/FH element line number
`TRDC/TK-1234567890`	Void by 10-digit document number

Amadeus ATC - Reissue & Revalidation

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Amadeus Ticket Changer Masterclass: Reissue & Revalidation Explained

Learn about Schengen Area and the Schengen Visa.

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The Schengen Area is a group of European countries that have abolished passport control and other types of border checks at their mutual borders, allowing for easier and more seamless travel between them. As of September 2024, the Schengen Area includes 27 countries.

The Schengen Area offers a solution to the common hassles travelers face, such as endless queues for visa applications and renewals. Imagine bypassing these tedious processes and enjoying the freedom to travel across more countries, access greater business opportunities, and perhaps even discover the perfect country where you’d want to spend the rest of your life.

Let us explore the Schengen Area and discover the numerous benefits waiting for you.

This article will provide an all-encompassing rundown of the Schengen Area and how to acquire a Schengen Visa.

What is the Schengen Area?

The “Schengen Acquis,” or the set of rules and regulations, regulates the internal border controls abolishment and strengthens the external border controls. The Acquis holds the Schengen Agreement, Convention and Accession Agreements, Treaties, Regulations, and Directives, the Decisions, Delegated Acts, Implementing Acts, and the case-law of the Court of Justice.

Signed on June 14, 1985, the Schengen Agreement is a treaty that abolished national borders to participating countries. Now, the “Schengen Area” is the world’s largest visa-free zone. Europe’s most important borderless area, including 22 European Union member countries and four non-EU countries. All the member countries act as a single jurisdiction for visas globally.

The Difference Between the European Union and the Schengen Area

The European Union started with only six countries. Treaties after treaties, the EU has now 27 member countries.

Austria	Denmark	Hungary	Malta	Slovenia
Belgium	Estonia	Ireland	Netherlands	Spain
Bulgaria	Finland	Italy	Poland	Sweden
Croatia	France	Latvia	Portugal
Republic of Cyprus	Germany	Lithuania	Romania
Czech Republic	Greece	Luxembourg	Slovakia

Like the Schengen Area, the EU hosts free trade across borders to enhance the member states’ global economic growth and monetary union. All member countries have the same currency: Euro (€). When part of the Schengen Area, you can also travel freely to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, which are not part of the EU.

Therefore, the Schengen area is primarily comprised of 26 European states that have come together to abolish passport and border controls. Visitors to the EU effectively mean that the Schengen Area acts as a single country. Once you enter one Schengen country, you have entered them all.

The 26 Schengen Nations

Out of the 26 Schengen Area nations, three EU member countries have opted not to apply or fully apply the Schengen rules. These countries are Cyprus, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

Austria	France	Latvia	Norway	Sweden
Belgium	Germany	Liechtenstein	Poland	Switzerland
Czech Republic	Greece	Lithuania	Portugal
Denmark	Hungary	Luxembourg	Slovakia
Estonia	Iceland	Malta	Slovenia
Finland	Italy	Netherlands	Spain

What is the Schengen Visa? What are the benefits?

The Schengen Visa allows free movement within the Schengen Area, the European Union Schengen members, and European Free Trade Association Schengen members.

There are three types of Schengen Visa: Uniform Schengen Visas (USV), Limited territorial validity visas (LTV), and National Visas. Under the USV, there are the A and C categories for Airport Transit Visa and Short-term visa.

For LTV holders, you may travel only in the Schengen State that has issued your visa, as well as the certain Schengen States specifically mentioned in the application. The D category under the National Visa is for individuals who plan to study, work, or permanently reside in Schengen countries.

When applying for the Schengen Visa, you may choose the following options:

Airport Transit
Transit
Tourism
Visiting Family or Friends
Business
Official Visit
Medical reasons
Study Purposes
Cultural, Sports and Film Crews
Other

You will always need a valid passport to travel to any Schengen country. Moreover, if you reside in a non-EU country, you will be required to obtain a stamp on your passport, regardless of the country you enter.

The benefits of a Schengen visa can be as simple as travelling from Germany to Luxembourg without having to go through passport control each time you cross the border. Or it could me more complex advantages such as moving goods and trades across borders. Furthermore, the Schengen area has reduced the time it takes to move goods across Europe.

Basically, you will not need to knock on embassy or consulate doors each time you plan to leave the country. You may travel across Europe without needing to answer any questions.

The Schengen Visa saves you time. A lot of time.

How do you acquire a Schengen Visa?

First, knowing which type of Schengen Visa you need is crucial. Next, you have to find out where you need to apply. Depending on your destination country, Schengen regulates visa submission in your country of residence. You must file your Schengen visa application in their embassy, consulates, or a visa centre.

You also have to find the most suitable time to apply. The earliest would be six months before you start your planned trip, and the latest would be 15 working days. Ideally, you must apply at least three weeks before your trip.

There are also European immigration programmes that provide lifetime visa-free access to the Schengen area. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is perfect for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who want to live and settle in one of Europe’s most dynamic economies: Malta.

Through the Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment, you may acquire citizenship in the country and obtain a Maltese passport. Malta is a European Union and Schengen Area member country. With your permanent residency or citizenship, you can freely travel across the Schengen Area and other countries across the globe.

The Schengen area gives you a long list of opportunities. It makes you a citizen of the world who enjoys freedom of movement. With multiple entries into the Schengen countries, you can conduct further international business possibilities. Your family can also live, work and study in one of the European countries.

The Schengen Area continues to be a popular destination for tourists and those who want to relocate.

How to Encode and Decode Airlines, Countries, States, Cities, Currencies, and Equipment in Amadeus

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AMADEUS ATC REFUND (TICKET CHANGER REFUND) - Video clip

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ATC refund

In case of ATC refund, we do not have to update manually, the refund record is automatically updated with the refundable taxes, the fare refund, and the cancellation fees, which have already been deducted from the refund total.