Optional Services
On the Results screen you can select a provision in the grid and then click the
button to view the Details screen with fields separated on two different tabs (Details and Details Continued). You can also right-click a provision in the grid and then click View Details to display the two options (Tab View and Page View) for viewing the Details screen. Tab View displays data fields on two different tabs depending on the service type for the selected provision. Page View displays all fields within one page with the most frequently used groups of fields displaying first. For the Page View option, there are seven different screen possibilities based on the service types (Flight, Merchandise, Ticket, Reissue/Refund, Baggage Allowance, Baggage Charges, Carryon Allowance, and Embargoes.
In addition to viewing the details, you can also use the Details screen for updating provisions data. Type or select new data in the fields and then click the
button to create a batch. For more information, see Create a Batch.
The Note Text field may contain a table number that holds text pertaining to the provision. To read the text of the note, click the field label to open the Note Text Table dialog box. The Media ID field may contain a number referring to a file containing a picture(s) applicable to the service identified by this record. The Reissue/Refund Override field indicates the rule categories that may be overridden by the reissue/refund override service that is being purchased. Click the field label to see details about the rule(s). This field is ONLY present on the Detail screen when the service type is Reissue/Refund.
If you've selected to view provisions details using Tab View, the service and status information is displayed in two group boxes to the right of the Details and Details Continued tabs on the Details screen. If you've selected to view provisions details using Page View, the service and status information is displayed at the top of the Details screen on two separate lines.
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Field Name |
Description |
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Carrier |
This field indicates the code of the carrier for the provision being displayed. |
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Sub Code |
This field indicates the sub code for the provision being displayed. |
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SRV Type |
This field indicates the service type for the provision being displayed. Service types include: FLIGHT, TICKET, REISSUE/REFUND, MERCHANDISE, BAGGAGE CHARGES, BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE, CARRYON ALLOWANCE, and EMBARGOES. |
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Group |
This field indicates the Optional Services group to which the sub code belongs. A plus sign (+) in this field indicates that the full definition does not display. To view the definition, place your cursor over the text. Fly-over text with the full definition will appear. |
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Sub Group |
This field indicates the Optional Services subgroup to which the sub code belongs. A plus sign (+) in this field indicates that the full definition does not display. To view the definition, place your cursor over the text. Fly-over text with the full definition will appear. |
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DESC |
The text description of the sub code being displayed is shown in this field. A plus sign (+) in this field indicates that the full definition does not display. To view the definition, place your cursor over the text. Fly-over text with the full definition will appear. |
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Effective |
For Optional Services, this field indicates the first day that sales are or were allowed for the provisions being displayed. For Baggage Service Types, this field specifies the baggage provisions in this record apply for passenger tickets sold on/after this date. |
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Discontinue |
If a date is present in this field it indicates that last day sales are allowed for the provisions being displayed. For Baggage Service Types, this field specifies the baggage provisions in this record apply for passenger tickets sold on/before this date. |
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Last UPD by |
This field displays the user ID of the person who last updated the provisions record. |
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Batch ID |
This field displays the batch that was used for the last update to the provisions record. |
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Status |
This field indicates the status of the batch that was last used to update the provisions being displayed. The status may be Incomplete (I), or Complete (C), or blank. Incomplete data has not yet been released. Complete data has been released but has not yet been distributed to subscribers. A status of blank indicates that the data has been distributed to subscribers. |
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Sequence |
This field shows the sequence number that was assigned to the provisions record. |
Provisions data is organized in different group boxes (Passenger, Baggage, Security, etc.) and does not change based on the type of view selected (Tab View or Page View); however, the order of the group boxes may be different based on the type of view you select. Additionally, fields that are not applicable for some service types will not appear when accessing the detail for that particular service type.
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Field Name |
Description |
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Passenger Type |
A code in this field indicates the passenger type required to qualify for the service. Click the field label to open the Help List for Passenger Type Code dialog box where you can search for and select a passenger type code. |
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Age |
If numbers are present in these fields they indicate the minimum and maximum age required of passengers to qualify for the provision. This field is required if the passenger type code present in the PSGR Type field (above) is age restricted. |
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Occurrence |
These fields indicate the first or last number of occurrences of the passenger for which this record applies. For example, the service fee might be $10.00 for the first two unaccompanied minors and then $20.00 for each additional unaccompanied minor. |
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Keyword |
This field indicates a specific keyword (AIRIMP or carrier-defined) to support Special Service Request (SSR) matching. |
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Frequent Flyer Status |
This field indicates the status passengers must hold as frequent flyers to qualify for the service. The status will display as a number, one through nine, with one being the highest status (premium) and nine being the lowest. |
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Customer Index Score |
If the numbers are present in these fields they indicate the minimum and maximum score to customize offerings specific to an individual customer. |
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Account Code Table |
A number present in this field indicates the account code that is valid for the record. Click the field label to open the Account Code Table dialog box where you can search for and select an account code. |
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Ticket Designator Table |
A number present in this field refers to the ticket designator table that is valid for the record. Click the field label to open the Ticket Designator Table dialog box where you can search for and select a ticket designator. |
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Tour Code |
A code present in this field refers to the tour code that is valid for the record. |
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Field Name |
Description |
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Free Allowance Pieces |
Indicates the number of checked baggage pieces permitted free per passenger. |
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Weight and Unit |
Indicates the baggage weight and unit applicable to the data in this record. |
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First Excess PC (piece) |
Indicates the first occurrence of excess baggage to which a charge applies. |
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Last Excess PC (piece |
Indicates the last occurrence of excess baggage to which a charge applies. |
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Field Name |
Description |
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Private |
If this field is selected with a check mark, the service data is private. If it is not selected, the service data is public. |
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Security Table |
A Security Table specifies the locations/channels (defined as travel agencies, carriers, GDS, aggregators, geographic locations, duty/function codes, carrier department codes, GDS department codes, ERSP number codes, and terminal ID codes) that must be the location for viewing, booking, and/or ticketing for the data in the record. Click the field label to open the Security Table dialog box where you can search for and select a security table number. See the Security Table topic for additional information. |
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If the service data is private, this field describes the computer reservations systems and/or airlines that are eligible to receive the data via subscriptions. Click the Private Distribution field label to open the Private Distribution Table dialog box. Click the check box of applicable computer reservations systems (CRS) or global distribution systems (GDS) companies to select them or type carrier codes in the Carriers fields and then click the
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Field Name |
Description |
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Collect/Subtract |
This field indicates whether the service fee is charged separately from the fare or if it is discounted from the fare. |
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Selling/Net |
This field indicates whether the service fee is a selling or net fee amount. |
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Free/Not Available |
If coded, this field indicates that the optional service is either free or not available. Codes that may be present include:
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Amount/Currency/Currency Table |
This field indicates the amount and currency of the service fee. If a currency table is applicable, this will be indicated by a T followed by a table number. Fees may vary depending on the point of sale or currency being used. Click the Amount/Currency/Currency Table field label to open the Help List for Currency Code dialog box where you can search for and select a currency code. |
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Prepaid/Check-in |
This drop-down specifies options to indicate whether the data in the record applies to prepaid baggage fees only or prepaid and check-in baggage fees.
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Tax Included |
This check box specifies whether or not fee amounts are inclusive of applicable taxes. |
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And/Or |
This field indicates whether the service fee is expressed as a specified fee via Currency Table 170 or a mileage fee or both.
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Mileage |
This field is used to indicate a service fee based on frequent flyer miles. |
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Applies per |
This field indicates whether the service fee applies per:
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Must Check Availability |
If selected, this field indicates that the availability of the service must be checked for pricing. |
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Field Name |
Description |
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Fee Reissue/Refund |
This field indicates whether the service fee is refundable or reusable.
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Form of Refund |
This field specifies how refunds are to be paid (if the service fee is refundable, as indicated in the Fee Reissue Refund field.
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Commissionable |
This field indicates whether the service fee pays a commission to the selling agent (for example, a travel agent).
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Interline Settlement |
This field indicates whether the service fee may be accounted for and distributed by interline settlement.
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Field Name |
Description |
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From/To/Within |
This field indicates the directionality of the following LOC1/LOC2 fields. Options include:
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Sector/Portion/Journey |
This drop-down list field indicates the data in this record must match against a single sector, a portion of travel (one or more sectors), or a journey. If SECTOR is selected in this field, the data in the provisions record applies only to a specific sector of travel. Sector is the portion of travel between two fare break points as determined in fare construction covered by a single flight coupon. Sectors are made up of one or more segments or legs. If PORTION is selected in this field, the data in the provisions record applies only to a specific portion of travel. Portion is one segment or consecutive segments (even if gaps intervene) via one carrier. If JOURNEY is selected in this field, the data in the provisions record applies only to a specific journey. Journey is the entire trip outlined on the ticket; all points on a ticket. |
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Mileage Min/Max |
This field indicates air miles for a fee that is based on mileage parameters. For example: Charge USD 50.00 for service sub-code 'XYZ' if travel is between 1–500 miles, or USD 75.00 for service sub-code 'XYZ' if travel is between 501–1000 miles, or USD 100.00 for service sub-code 'XYZ' if travel is between 1001–1500 miles, etc. |
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Travel Indicator |
This field indicates the travel geography that allows the user to assign charges on individual bases for designated portion based on passenger direction of travel. |
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LOC 1 |
Type a location code (city, airport, state, nation, IATA area, or ATPCO zone) of up to nine alphanumeric characters. Spaces are also permitted in this field. This field allows for the entry of a user zone table number. Type a T before the table number (for example, T1234). Click the LOC 1 field label to open the Help List for Locations dialog box where you can search for and select a location code. |
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Airport (first occurrence) |
If selected with a check mark, this field indicates that the code present in the preceding LOC (location) field is an airport code. |
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LOC 2 |
Type a location code (city, airport, state, nation, IATA area, or ATPCO zone) of up to nine alphanumeric characters. Spaces are also permitted in this field. This field allows for the entry of a user zone table number. Type a "T" before the table number (for example, T1234). Click the LOC 2 field label to open the Help List for Locations dialog box where you can search for and select a location code. |
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Airport (second occurrence) |
If selected with a check mark, this field indicates that the code present in the preceding LOC (location) field is an airport code. |
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Stopover Exception |
This field indicates the maximum time allowed at a location before it is considered a stopover. Time units can be minutes, hours, days, or months. |
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Via LOC |
Codes in this field indicate that the provisions data for which you are searching is coded only for travel from the location indicated in the LOC 1 field to the location indicated in the LOC 2 field through the location coded in the Via field. Click the Via LOC field label to open the Help List for Locations dialog box where you can search for and select a location code. |
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Airport (third occurrence) |
If selected with a check mark, this field indicates that the code present in the preceding LOC (location) field is an airport code. |
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Stop/Connection/Destination |
This drop-down menu may indicate that in order to qualify for the service:
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Field Name |
Description |
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First |
A date present in this field indicates the first day travel may commence. The date may be no later than two years from tomorrow. To make a change to an existing date or add a date, click the Calendar |
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Last |
A date present in this field indicates the last day travel may commence. To make a change to an existing date or add a date, click the Calendar |
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Travel Date Table |
The Travel Date table allows you to use multiple travel dates for a row of Provisions data. |
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Field Name |
Description |
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Cabin, Ticketed Fare and Carrier/Flight apply to |
The field indicates the values that apply different baggage provisions when there are multiple sectors on the passenger’s travel.
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Field Name |
Description |
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Cabin |
This field indicates the aircraft cabin in which the passenger must be booked to qualify for the service. Options on the drop-down menu include:
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RBD Table |
This field may hold a reservation booking designator code (RBD) table that indicates the booking code in which the passenger must be ticketed in order to qualify for the service. Click the RBD Table field label to open the RBD Table dialog box where you can search for and select a table number. |
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Upgrade to Cabin |
This field indicates the aircraft cabin to which the passenger is upgrading (which is the service being purchased). Options on the drop-down menu include:
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Upgrade to RBD Table |
This field indicates the reservation booking designators (RBD) to which the passenger is upgrading (which is the service being purchased). Click the RBD Table field label to open the RBD Table dialog box where you can search for and select a table number. |
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Seat Characteristics Table |
This field represents seat characteristics applicable to the seat being priced. This table can only be used with sub codes that have group value of SA. IATA PADIS seat codes should be used to identify seats. IATA PADIS codes are published in Codeset 9825 of IATA’s Passenger and Airport Data Interchange Standards (PADIS) Message Standards Document. Up to five characteristics may be applied to each seat type. The Seat Characteristics Table also contains a Commercial Name cell that provides ability to distinguish between product offerings and a Media ID cell to associate media to specific seat values. To view the Seats Characteristics table, click the Lookup |
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Field Name |
Description |
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Carrier/Fare Class Table |
This field may hold a table number that indicates a group of carriers and fare classes on which the passenger must be ticketed to qualify for the service. Click the Carrier/Fare Class Table field label to open the Carrier/Fare Class Table dialog box where you can search for and select a table number. |
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Ticket Designator Table |
This field may hold a table number that indicates a ticket designator that is required for the passenger to qualify for the service. Click the Ticket Designator Table field label to open the Ticket Designator Table dialog box where you can search for and select a table number. |
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Tariff |
This field indicates that any public tariff or any private tariff may be used to qualify for the service. Click the Tariff field label to open the Ticketed Fare - Tariff dialog box where you can select either ANY Public or Any Private. |
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Rule |
This field may hold a rule number on which the passenger is ticketed in order to qualify for the service. |
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Fare Created By |
This field may indicate that the fare must have been created by rule categories 19/22, 25, or 35 in order to qualify for the service. |
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Field Name |
Description |
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Carrier/Flight Table |
A number present in this field indicates a table containing the carriers and flights on which the transportation on the travel on which the service is being processed must occur. Click the Carrier/Flight Table field label to open the Ticket Designator Table dialog box where you can search for and select a table number. |
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Equipment |
This field indicates the type of aircraft on which the passenger must be booked to qualify for the service. Click the Equipment field label to open the Help List for Equipment Type dialog box where you can search for and select an equipment type code. |
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Equipment Type Table |
A number present in this field indicates the multiple equipment (aircraft) type codes that are to be matched for the specified service being provided. Click the Equipment Type Table field label to open the Equipment Type Table dialog box. Help List for equipment types can be accessed through the Lookup |
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Period and Unit |
These fields indicate the advance purchase requirements for the service being provided. Advance purchase requirements may be specified as day or time units. Click the Period field label to open the Advance Purchase - Period dialog box where you can select a day (for example, MON). You can also type a number (000 - 999) in the Period field. Click the Unit field label to open the Advance Purchase - Unit dialog box where you can select a unit (for example, MINUTE, HOUR, DAY, or MONTH). You can also type a number (01 - 52) in the Unit field. |
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Same as Ticketed |
If this field is selected with a check mark, the service must be purchased at the same time the ticket is purchased. |
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Time First/Last |
Times present in these fields indicate the first or last times at which a passenger may travel and qualify for the service. |
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Days and Day/Range |
Dates present in these fields indicate the days of the week or the range of days on which the passenger may travel and qualify for the service. |
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