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May 2010
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Travelport / Galileo does not accept any Agent Debit Memos (ADMs) or any other claims from a
customer / travel agent, who revalidated, exchanged or re-issued a ticket using this training manual.
INDEX .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL RULES FOR REROUTING .......................................................................................................................... 7
STEPS TO EXCHANGE / RE-ISSUE A TICKET ........................................................................................................... 8
EXCHANGE BOX............................................................................................................................................................... 9
EXHANGE / RE-ISSUE SCENARIOS ........................................................................................................................... 12
EXCHANGE SAME FARE, ALL TAXES PAID ........................................................................................................ 14
EXCHANGE HIGHER FARE, DUE TO Q-CHARGE, NEW TAXES..................................................................... 18
EXCHANGE HIGHER FARE, ADDITIONAL TAXES, TWO ADULTS ............................................................... 22
EXCHANGE HIGHER FARE, ALL TAXES PAID, INCL. PFC-TAX .................................................................... 26
EXCHANGE HIGHER FARE, SAME TAXES, HISTORICAL FARES ................................................................. 29
EXCHANGE LOWER FARE, SAME TAXES............................................................................................................ 33
EXCHANGE MCO FOR TICKET ............................................................................................................................... 36
RE-ISSUE SAME FARE, SAME TAXES .................................................................................................................... 38
RE-ISSUE HIGHER FARE, NEW TAXES ................................................................................................................. 41
RE-ISSUE LOWER FARE, SAME TAXES ................................................................................................................ 45
EXCHANGE FOREIGN CURRENCIES IN TICKET............................................................................................... 49
SECOND RE-ISSUE NEW FARE HIGHER, ALL TAXES PAID ............................................................................ 53
This course is developed for professionals working with Galileo. After this course the students
should be able to re-issue or exchange e-tickets when necessary.
Different scenarios.
Examples will be given of the most frequent situations will be explained.
Introduction.
It is a common practice that passengers want to change their flight(s). If a passenger changes
flights, a ticket must be revalidated, exchanged or re-issued.
There are strict IATA rules governing the exchange procedure. This course deals with the way to
issue the document, not the rules concerning re-issue procedures. For the explanation,
though, it is necessary to explain some of the concepts.
A Rebooking is a change of reservation that does not require the re-issue or exchange of the
original ticket. The ticket must be updated to the new situation. This is called a Revalidation. The
ticket-number remains the same.
flight-number,
date of travel,
status code or,
flight-timings.
A revalidation is not allowed if there is a change in: fare, route, class of service, change fee, etc.
Some airlines do not allow revalidations. In those cases a ticket needs to be exchanged or re-
issued.
Or request the E-ticketing Functionality Table in Ask Travelport for more information on e-
ticketing.
Some airlines automatically revalidate an e-ticket after changing the flights, even in case when
a re-issue or exchange needs to be done! The travel agent still has to exchange / re-issue the
original ticket.
Some Airlines allow a revalidation in case of a rebooking with a change fee. In these cases the
change fee needs to be collected by MCO. First issue the MCO, mention the MCO number in
the new ticket including the reason for issue and revalidate the ticket.
Exchange.
If a ticket needs to be changed before departure and a revalidation cannot be done, the ticket needs
to be exchanged. The origin must remain the same, but the departure dates can be changed. The
departure of the new ticket must take place within one year after original issue. The applicable fares
will be the fares on the new issue date. The new ticket will be valid one year from the new date of
departure.
Above is an IATA rule. Always check penalties of airlines. Their rules can be different!
Reissue.
If a passenger wants to change his ticket after departure and a revalidation cannot be done, the
ticket needs to be re-issued. The applicable fares will be the fares on the original issue date.
Above is an IATA rule. Always check penalties of airlines. Their rules can be different!
Upgrade.
An upgrade is a change to a higher fare, except when the higher fare is a consequence of a change
of season, day / time restrictions, stopover fees and other related charges to the original fare.
An upgrade can be done per fare component, but of course the combinations must be checked.
Normally upgrades are necessary because the original class is not available anymore, or because
the original fare is not applicable anymore.
In case of a change before departure the fare has to be recalculated from the point of origin of the
journey. The point of origin may never be changed. The original fare must allow a change or
rerouting. If not, the ticket cannot be changed.
If a rerouting takes place at or after a fare break point the new fare will be recalculated from this fare
construction point. This break point cannot be changed.
For example:
Now passenger Reissue wants to change his return flight to Amsterdam. He now wants to leave
from BKK to AMS. Since he has passed the construction point KUL, it is not allowed to change this
construction point anymore. The fare needs to be recalculated from KUL.
If a different fare basis is used outbound as inbound, the combination paragraph needs to be
checked. If the combination is not allowed, the whole journey needs to be upgraded to a higher fare.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD15MAY08BRUVIE/OS.T12APR08-E
Step 3: If the Fare Notes allow the change, but the new fare / route is different or a change fee is
applicable the ticket cannot be revalidated.
Step 7: If necessary, open the Fare Build (*FB1) and remove the paid taxes and PFC-charges
from the filed fare and adjust the Total (FBUTAX1/, FBUPFC/ and FBUTTL/)
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
In case of a change fee added to the fare, change the commission percentage to 0. Either
TMU1Z0 of TKPZ0.
At step 9, the exchange box must be opened. With the introduction of e-tickets, the exchange box
will be filled in automatically Galileo. The travel agent only needs to check the information and
change the incorrect boxes.
Response:
PASSENGER NAME
NEW FARE
Total fare (excluding taxes) for the new journey.
EQUIVALENT
If the journey is paid in another currency, the equivalent amount will be shown in this box.
NEW TAXES
Taxes that were not paid in the original ticket.
TICKET NUMBER:
Ticket number(s) (incl. check digit) of the exchanged ticket(s).
THRU:
If the original ticket is a conjunction ticket an X will be shown. Only to be used if the
coupons to be exchanged belong to different tickets.
NO CPNS:
The number (= amount) of coupons to be exchanged.
PD TAX:
The amount of each tax including 2-letter tax code, that have been paid and is still applicable
needs to be mentioned in this box. Galileo automatically takes over all taxes from the original
e-ticket.
TTL VALUE:
The value of the original fare excluding taxes, preceded by the currency code.
BSR:
Bankers Selling Rate preceded by an *
ORIG FOP:
The form of payment as shown on the original document.
ORIG ISSUE:
The ticket number of the original ticket. Only to be entered if the exchange ticket is not the
original ticket.
ORG/DES:
The city codes of the origin and final destination of the new ticket.
CITY:
The city code of the original place of issue.
Following keyboard actions may NOT be done while completing the mask:
INSERT or DELETE keys are inhibited.
BACKSPACE key should be avoided
Do not leave the fill-in-format.
If, by using Insert or Delete, the fill-in mask has been changed, you will not be able to save the
mask. Use *EX to retrieve the correctly filled in fields in the mask. Then, add the changes to the
mask again.
In the next chapters the most frequent scenarios will be explained step-by-step.
Of course, not all situations will be covered. But we are confident that the professional will be able to
find all information needed to exchange or re-issue any ticket.
Scenarios 1 7: Exchanges
The unused ticket will be exchanged for a new ticket.
1. Exchange of an E-ticket,
- Fare remains same as original ticket.
- All taxes paid.
2. Exchange of an E-ticket,
- Higher fare due to Q-charge as change fee.
- Some new taxes to be paid.
- Change fee as Q-charge in new ticket.
3. Exchange of an E-ticket,
- Higher fare because of stopover fee.
- Some additional taxes to be paid.
- Two adult passengers.
4. Exchange of an E-ticket,
- Higher fare as original ticket.
- All taxes paid, including a PFC tax.
- Change fee via MCO (not in E-ticket).
5. Exchange of an E-ticket
- Higher Fare as original ticket, due to upgrade.
- All taxes paid
- Historical fares to be used.
6. Exchange of an E-ticket,
- Lower fare as original ticket.
- All taxes paid.
7. Exchange of an MCO,
- Value of MCO lower than new ticket.
8. Re-issue of an E-ticket,
- Fare remains same as original ticket.
- All taxes paid.
9. Re-issue of an E-ticket,
- Higher fare as original ticket.
- New taxes to be paid.
Original Ticket:
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD18AUGAMSHEL/AY.T04JUN08-B
Step 3: The Fare Notes do allow the change free of charge. Normally a revalidation is possible,
but according to the E-ticketing Functionality Table in Ask Travelport AY does not
allow a revalidation.
Step 6: Make the new quote. The Fare Notes tell us to use todays fares so an Automated Quote
can be made. Compare the old ticket with the new quote.
Step 7: Open the Fare Build (*FB1) and remove the paid taxes from the filed fare and adjust the
Total (FBUTAX1/ and FBUTTL/)
A quicker entry to remove all taxes can be: FBUTAX1/. Repeat this entry 7 times (using
Ctrl + ) to remove all taxes. Then FBUTTL/.
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
All paid taxes need to be specified separately.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
Step 12: There is no ADC, so the fill-in mask for the Form of Payment will not pop-up.
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Original Ticket:
Now the passenger wants to change his return-flights to 30 September. He does not have to go via
STO anymore. The K-class is only available via CPH.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD22SEPBRURIX/SK.T09JUN08-K
Step 3: The Fare Notes do allow the change for EUR55.00 per fare component. The change fee
needs to be mentioned as Q-charge. The Q-charge needs to be mentioned at the end of
the changed fare component.
Step 6: Make the new quote. Since we are before departure and the passenger is changing
coupon 3 4, an Automated Quote can be made, using todays fares. Compare the old
ticket with the new quote.
Conclusion:
BE and LV tax paid with the original ticket.
ZO tax more expensive in new situation
YA tax not applicable anymore.
To remove the paid taxes, to change the taxes still to be paid, use the following entry:
FBUTAX1/+TAX2/9.66ZO+TAX3/+FARE/EUR397.00+TTL/
To change the Fare Calculation to fit the new situation including Q-charge, enter:
FBUFC/BRU SK X/CPH Q22.94 SK RIX Q22.94 215.69KBERTM SK X/CPH Q22.94 SK
BRU Q22.94 Q84.13 215.69KBERTM NUC607.27
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
All paid taxes which are still applicable need to be specified separately.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
In case of a change fee added to the fare, change the commission percentage to 0. Either
TMU1Z0 of TKPZ0.
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Now the passengers want to change their outbound flight to 09 September and their return-flight
NBO AMS to 31 October.
Step 3: The Fare Notes allow the change for EUR100.00. The change fee will be paid by MCO.
Step 6: Make the new quote. Since we are changing the outbound flight an Automated Quote can
be made, using todays fares. Compare the old ticket with the new quote.
Conclusion:
New tax 12.84TU.
Step 8: Save the adjusted Quote. Use FBFALL to save the Fare Build for all passengers.
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
All paid taxes which are still applicable need to be specified separately.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
Step 12: Since there is an ADC, the fill-in mask for the new Form of Payment will pop-up.
Press Enter after the Form of Payment and the e-ticket will be issued.
After finishing the second Exchange the E-ticket list looks as follows:
Original Ticket:
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD15SEPAMSLAX/KL.T09JUN08-H
Step 4: Book the new flight. Since H-class is not available on 13 September, K-class must be
booked. Combination with H-class on inbound flight is allowed.
Conclusion: all taxes, including PFC, are paid with the original ticket.
Step 7: If necessary, open the Fare Build (*FB1) and remove the paid taxes and PFC-charges
from the filed fare and adjust the Total (FBUTAX1/, FBUPFC/ and FBUTTL/)
A quicker entry to remove all taxes can be: FBUTAX1/. Repeat this entry (using
Ctrl +) to remove all taxes. Then FBUFBC/ then FBUTTL/.
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
All paid taxes need to be specified separately.
If there are more than 8 taxes, calculate the total amount of the remaining taxes and
fill them in as XT-tax.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
Step 12: The ADC will be calculated automatically, and the fill-in mask for the Form of Payment will
pop-up. Push Enter directly after the new FOP.
Original Ticket:
Now the passenger wants to change his inbound-flight to a later flight the same day.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD15SEPAMSLHR/KL.T18JUN08-H
Step 3: The Fare Notes do allow the change for EUR50.00. This will be paid by MCO.
Step 4: Book the new flight. Since H-class is not available on, K-class must be booked.
Combination with H-class is allowed.
Step 6: Make the new quote. Since we are changing the inbound flight, historical fares must be
used. FQ.T18JUN08 followed by F*Q. Compare the old ticket with the new (historical)
quote.
FQ.T18JUN08
F*Q
Conclusion:
New fare higher.
All taxes are paid with the original ticket.
FBUFARE/EUR123.00+ROE/0.653715+BG/20K+FB1/HSTA1NL+FB2/KSTA1N
FBUNVB1/19AUG08+NVB2/22AUG08+NVA1/19AUG08+NVA2/22AUG08
FBUFC/AMS KL LON 86.42HSTA1NL KL AMS 101.72KSTA1NL NUC188.14
FBUEB/NONENDO/NONREF
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
All paid taxes need to be specified separately.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
Step 12: There is an ADC, so the fill-in mask for the Form of Payment will pop-up.
Now the passenger wants to change his Outbound-flight to 27 September. He will not make a
stopover in Madrid anymore.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD23SEPBRUSCL/IB.T10JUN08-O
Step 3: The Fare Notes do allow the change for EUR120.00, to be paid by MCO.
Step 4: Book the new flight. New flight can be booked in O-class.
Step 7: Open the Fare Build (*FB1) and remove the paid taxes and PFC-charges from the filed
fare and adjust the Total (FBUTAX1/ and FBUTTL/)
A quicker entry to remove all taxes can be: FBUTAX1/. Repeat this entry (using
Ctrl +) to remove all taxes. Then FBUFBC/ then FBUTTL/.
Step 12: Since the new fare is lower Galileo requests to create a Balance MCO. Type Y to create.
In case there are new taxes, Galileo will not ask to create an MCO for Refund. In those
cases the travel agent needs to create the MCO manually. Check the MCO manual to
create the Balance MCO.
Step 15: Mention the new ticket number in the box RELATED TKT NUMBER. Issue the MCO
(See MCO manual).
This situation may occur if a Passenger has received a Balance MCO earlier.
The PNR will be issued for the first time. The procedure is somewhat different from a normal
exchange. Some steps need not to be done.
Booking File:
Step 2: Make the Quote. Since we are before departure an Automated Quote can be made.
Compare the value of the MCO with the new quote. The Fare Quote does not need to be
changed.
TICKET NUMBER: MCO number, including airline code. The check-digit may be
replaced by a P.
NO. CPNS: An Agent MCO will only have 1 coupon.
PD TAXES: There will be no paid taxes.
TTL VALUE: Value of the MCO, including currency code.
ORIG FOP FOP from MCO.
*ORIG ISSUE* Fill-in the ORIG/DES, CITY, DATE and IATA CODE
Step 6: The ADC will be calculated automatically, and the fill-in mask for the Form of Payment will
pop-up. Push Enter directly after the new FOP.
The procedure for an exchange of a Transport Credit Voucher (TCV) is the same as for an
MCO.
Original Ticket:
The passenger mails you from Athens, he wants to change his return-flight to 06 September. Since
this segment is OPEN it can be changed.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD16AUG08AMSATH/OA.T10JUN08-L
Step 3: The Fare Notes do allow the change free of charge. Normally a revalidation is possible,
but OA does not allow a revalidation.
Step 6: Make the new quote. Since we are after departure an Automated Quote cannot be made.
With a manual Fare Build, the Filed Fare must be created. In this case, since there is no
change in routing, all the information of the original ticket can be taken. You will be using
historical fares.
Step 7: Open the Fare Build Create FBC. Fill-in the applicable boxes using the FBU entries (see
manual ticketing). The boxes with a @ are mandatory.
FBUFARE/EUR394.00+ROE/0.653715+BG/20K+NVA/16AUG09+FB/LOA1
FBUFC/BRU OA ATH 301.35OA BRU 301.35 NUC602.70
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
All paid taxes need to be specified separately.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
Step 12: There is no ADC, so the fill-in mask for the Form of Payment will not pop-up.
This situation may occur if a journey is rerouted, but the original fare still applies.
Original Ticket:
The passenger mails you from Ho Chi Minh City, he now wants to fly from SGN to BKK on 9
October and return to Brussels on 12 October. Since the segments are OPEN they can be
changed.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD24SEP08BRUSGN/AF.T18JUN08-H
Step 3: The Fare Notes do allow the change for EUR100.00. The change fee will be paid by MCO
(see manual on MCO). The routing is allowed, but the original fare does not allow
stopovers. In this case, the whole journey must be upgraded to B-class.
Step 6: Make the new quote. Since we are after departure an Automated Quote cannot be made.
With a manual Fare Build, the Filed Fare must be created. In this case, since there is no
change in routing, all the information of the original ticket can be taken. You will be using
historical fares.
Conclusion:
Higher fare.
New tax: TS
Higher tax: YQ
Step 7: Open the Fare Build Create FBC. Fill-in the applicable boxes using the FBU entries (see
manual ticketing). The boxes with a @ are mandatory.
FBUFARE/EUR2070.00+ROE/0.653715+BG/20K+NVA/24SEP09+FB/BBLRT
FBUTTL/+TAX1/13.62TS+TAX2/35.00YQ
FBUFC/BRU AF X/PAR AF SGN 1583.25BBLRT AF BKK AF X/PAR AF BRU
Step 12: There is an ADC, so the fill-in mask for the Form of Payment will not pop-up.
This situation may occur if a journey is rerouted, but the original fare still applies.
Original Ticket:
The passenger mails you from Warsaw, he now wants to fly from KRK to BRU on 19 September.
Since the segment is OPEN it can be changed.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD15SEP08BRUWAW/SN.T19JUN08-K
Step 3: The Fare Notes do allow the change free of charge. There are no restrictions to rerouting.
Conclusion:
Lower fare.
All taxes paid.
Step 7: Open the Fare Build Create FBC. Fill-in the applicable boxes using the FBU entries (see
manual ticketing). The boxes with a @ are mandatory.
FBUFB/KECOFLX+NVA/15SEP09+BG/30K+FARE/EUR345.00+ROE/0.653715
FBUTTL/
FBUFC/BRU SN WAW Q3.82 298.29KECOFLX /-KRK SN BRU Q3.82 221.80K
ECOFLX NUC527.73
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
Original Form of Payment needs to be added.
In case there are new taxes, Galileo will not ask to create an MCO for Refund. In those
cases the travel agent needs to create the MCO manually. Check the MCO manual to
create the Balance MCO.
Step 15: Mention the new ticket number in the box RELATED TKT NUMBER. Issue the MCO
(See MCO manual).
Original Ticket:
Now the passenger wants to change both flights to 27 June. return-flight to 19 August.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD18AUGLONEDI/BD.T19JUN08-Y
Step 4: Book the new flights. Inbound Y-class is not available, so C-class needs to be booked.
Step 6: Make the new quote. The Fare Notes tell us to use todays fares so an Automated Quote
can be made. Compare the old ticket with the new quote.
Conclusion:
Higher fare
Higher taxes (GB)
Step 7: Open the Fare Build (*FB1) and remove the paid taxes from the filed fare and adjust the
Total (FBUTAX1/ and FBUTTL/)
Step 12: There is an ADC, so the fill-in mask for the Form of Payment will pop-up.
Step 13: Add the new Form of Payment and press enter. Finish and save the PNR (R+ER)
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Original Ticket:
Now the passenger has changed his return flights before departure. He will be returning two days
later. The new fare will be higher due to an upgrade and a Change Fee, mentioned as Q-charge in
the Fare Calculation.
Today is 22 September. Now the passenger wants to change his return-flight to 30 September.
Cheapest available class is B-class.
Step 1: Retrieve the original fare, using the historical ticketing dates.
For example: FD18AUGAMSTYO/SK.T12JUN08
Step 2: Check the historical penalty and endorsement paragraphs (FN*1/16.18) for the Q-class.
Check the applicable rules of V-class.
Conclusion:
Higher fare.
Q-charge for second change.
All taxes paid.
Step 7: Open the Fare Build Create FBC. Fill-in the applicable boxes using the FBU entries (see
manual ticketing). The boxes with a @ are mandatory.
FBUX1/X+FB/BBEXTRA+NVB/30SEP08+NVA/30SEP08+BG/20K
FBUFARE/EUR1454.00+TTL/+ROE/0.653715
FBUFC/BRU SK X/CPH SK TYO 874.99VHBEECO SK X/CPH SK BRU
1043.26BBEXTRA Q305.94 NUC2224.19
FBUEB/NONREF/NONEND
Step 11: Complete the Fill-in Format. The Fill-In format will be filled in automatically, using
information from the e-ticket, but can be changed by the agent.
Origin / Destination needs to be adjusted to complete journey.
Original Form of Payment needs to be updated.
Check out: EXCH TICKET and ORIG ISSUE are different numbers.
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