Optional Services
Searches for provisions will result in provisions records that are displayed in a record list. For information on searching for provisions, see Search Provisions Records.
The order of the columns in the Provisions List will vary based on your user preferences. For information on customizing your Provisions List display, see User Preferences.
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ST |
This cell indicates the current status of the segment. 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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Service Sub Code |
Sub codes identify the service being provided. Many sub codes are standardized and usable by all carriers. However, carriers can request that unique sub codes be created. Baggage Allowance shall always be identified with generic sub code 0DF.
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Service Type |
This cell further defines the service being provided, identified in the Service Sub Code cell. Service types include: Baggage Allowance (A), Baggage Charges (C), Carryon Allowance (B), Embargoes (E), Flight (F), Merchandise (M), Ticket (T), and Reissue/Refund (R). |
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Sales/Ticket: Effective |
The date in this cell indicates the first day on which the optional service identified in the segment may be sold. For Baggage services, this is the passenger ticket date. |
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Sales/Ticket: Discontinue |
The date in this cell indicates the last day on which the optional service identified in the segment may be sold. For Baggage services, this is the passenger ticket date. |
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AMT Currency/Currency Table |
This cell 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. To view the Currency table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Prepaid/Check-in |
This cell indicates 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 cell indicates whether or not the service fee indicated in the AMT Currency/Currency Table includes tax. |
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And/Or |
This cell indicates whether the service fee is expressed as a specified fee via a Currency Table or a mileage fee or both.
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Mileage |
This cell is used to indicate a service fee based on frequent flyer miles. |
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Free/Not AVAIL |
If coded, this cell indicates that the optional service is either free or not available or to defer baggage rules to the marketing carrier. Codes which may be present include:
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Fee Applies Per |
This cell indicates whether the service fee applies per:
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Travel Indicator |
This cell indicates the travel geography applicable to the offered service using the following travel indicators:
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From/To/Within |
This cell indicates the directionality of the following LOC1/LOC2 cells. Options include:
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Sector/Portion/Journey |
If SECTOR is selected in this cell, 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 cell, 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 cell, 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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LOC 1/LOC 2 |
Codes in these cells indicate the travel locations for which the service is valid. Location codes may indicate IATA areas, cities, nations, airports, US states, ATPCO zones, and user zone tables (which are preceded with the letter T). To see a list of location codes, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Airport |
If selected, this cell indicates that the location code present in the following LOC1 or LOC2 cell is an airport code. |
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Via LOC |
A code present in this cell indicates a location or locations through which travel is valid between the locations indicated in the LOC1 and LOC2 cells. Via locations may be IATA areas, cities, nations, airports, US states, ATPCO zones, and user zone tables (which are preceded with the letter T). The following cells Stop/Connection/Destination and Stopover EXCEPT Time/Unit further define the via location code. To see a list of location codes, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Private |
If this cell is selected the provisions record is distributed privately. |
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Security Table |
A number present in this cell refers to the table containing the viewing, selling, and ticketing locations that are valid for the record. To view the Security table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Private Distribution |
If the provisions record is distributed privately, as indicated in the Private cell (above), codes present in this cell indicate to whom the data is distributed. |
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Account Code Table |
A number present in this cell indicates the account code that is valid for the record. To view the Account Code table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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TKT Designator Table |
A number present in this cell refers to the ticket designator table that is valid for the record. This cell represents the ticket designator(s) that must be used on the input option that requested pricing for the service. To view the Ticket Designator table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Tour Code |
A code present in this cell refers to the tour code that is valid for the record. |
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Keyword |
This cell indicates a specific keyword (AIRIMP or carrier-defined) needed to support Special Service Request (SSR) matching. |
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PSGR Type |
A code in this cell indicates the passenger type required to qualify for the service. To see a list of passenger type codes, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Age MIN |
If numbers are present in these cells they indicate the minimum and maximum age required of passengers to qualify for the provision. This cell is required if the passenger type code present in the PSGR Type cell (above) is age restricted. |
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Age MAX |
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Customer Index Score MIN |
If the numbers are present in these cells they indicate the minimum and maximum index score to customize offerings specific to an individual customer. |
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Customer Index Score MAX |
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FREQ Flyer Status |
This cell 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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Cabin |
This cell indicates the cabin in which the passenger must be booked to qualify for the service.
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RBD Table |
A number in this cell represents a table containing a list of reservation booking designators (RBD) that specify where the passenger must be booked or ticketed on the portion of travel. To view the RBD table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Upgrade to Cabin/RBD Table |
This cell indicates the cabin to which the passenger must be upgrading or an RBD table number that specifies where the passenger must be upgrading to qualify for the service.
To view the RBD table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Seat CHARCS Table |
The Seat Characteristics Table represents seat characteristics applicable to the seat being priced. This table can only be used with sub codes that have group value of SA. ATA 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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CXR/FLT Table |
A number present in this cell indicates a table containing the carriers and flights on which the transportation on the travel on which the service is being processed must occur. To view the Carrier/Flight table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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EQP Type Table |
A number present in this cell indicates the multiple equipment (aircraft) type codes that are to be matched for the specified service being provided. To view the Equipment type table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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EQP |
A code present in this cell indicates the equipment (aircraft) type on which the passenger must be traveling to qualify for the service being provided. To see a list of equipment codes, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Mileage MIN/MAX |
This cell 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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Reissue/Refund Override |
The Reissue/Refund Override dialog is used only for the service type Refund/Reissue. The dialog contains a cell for Rule Match Fare Class, Tariff, Rule, and Category. Rule Match Fare Class specifies the fare class code that must be used when matching alternate category data as specified by the Tariff, Rule, and Category. Data in this cell does not specify fare class data that must appear on the passenger’s ticket. The resulting fare class on the passenger’s ticket is derived from automated rules processing and not from the provisions records. When the Rule Match Fare Class cell contains an * (asterisk) followed by alpha-numeric characters, the rule matching fare class for the Reissue/Refund service is determined by using the first character of the Fare Class Code on the Record 1 or Category 25 Resulting Fare Class cell for the fare component on which the Reissue/Refund service applies followed by the values that follow the * (asterisk) in the Provisions Record Rule Match Fare Class cell. TariffThe Tariff cell specifies the tariff in which the alternate automated rules category data is found. In order to apply the Reissue/Refund service specified in the provisions record, processing must pass the automated rules conditions in the specified tariff and rule as specified in the rule cell of the Refund/Reissue Override dialog for the category specified. The Reissue/Refund service overrides all category data for the category specified in the Category drop-down list. RuleThe Rule cell specifies the rule in which the alternate automated rules category data is found. In order to apply the Reissue/Refund service specified in the provisions record, processing must pass the automated rules conditions in the specified rule and tariff as specified in the Tariff cell of the Refund/Reissue Override dialog for the category specified. The Reissue/Refund service overrides all category data for the category specified in the Category drop-down list. CategoryThe Category cell specifies the automated rules category that is overridden (busted) when the Rule Buster service applicable to the record is assessed. Options for Category include: Category 31—Voluntary Changes and any applicable voluntary change data in Category 16—Penalties is overridden. Processing will ignore all automated rules data (at any level) for Category 31 and voluntary change data in Category 16 that is published for the fare. Instead processing will apply the Category 31 data found in the tariff and rule specified in the following cells. The Category 31 found in the tariff and rule specified in the Reissue/Refund Override dialog applies in lieu of any Category 31 and Category 16 data published for the fare. Category 33—Voluntary Refunds and any applicable voluntary refund data in Category 16—Penalties. Processing will ignore all automated rules data (at any level) for Category 33 and voluntary refund data in Category 16 that is published for the fare. Instead processing will apply the Category 33 data found in the tariff and rule specified in the Tariff and/or Rule cells. The Category 33 found in the tariff and rule specified in the Reissue/Refund Override dialog applies in lieu of any Category 33 and Category 16 data published for the fare. |
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Same Time as Ticketed |
If this cell is selected, the service must be purchased at the same time the passenger's ticket is issued. |
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Baggage Travel Application |
This cell represents the options on how to apply baggage provisions when there are multiple sectors on the passenger’s travel. The cell will apply to data coded in Cabin, RBD Table, Fare/Carrier Resulting Fare Class Code Table 171, Ticket Designator Table, Tariff, Rule, CAT 19/25/35, and Carrier Flight Table 186. The values for the cell are blank or:
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Baggage: Free PCS |
This cell represents the number of checked baggage pieces permitted free per passenger. The valid values for this cell are blank or 00 – 99. |
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Baggage: Weight |
This cell represents the baggage weight applicable to the data in this record. The valid values for this cell are blank or 000 – 999. |
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Baggage: Unit |
This cell represents the baggage unit applicable to the data in this record. The valid values for this cell are blank, KG (kilograms), or LB (pounds). |
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Baggage: First Excess PC (piece) |
This cell represents the first occurrence of excess baggage to which a charge applies. Valid values for this cell are either blank or 01 – 99. |
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Baggage: Last Excess PC (piece) |
This cell represents the last occurrence of excess baggage to which a charge applies. Valid values for this cell are either blank or 01 – 99. |
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Fee Reissue Refund |
This cell indicates whether the service fee is refundable or reusable.
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Commission |
This cell indicates whether the service fee pays a commission to the selling agent (for example, a travel agent).
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Interline Settlement |
This cell indicates whether the service fee may be accounted for and distributed by interline settlement.
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Form of Refund |
This cell specifies how refunds are to be paid if the service fee is refundable, as indicated in the Fee Reissue Refund cell.
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Media ID |
This cell indicates a number referring to a file containing a picture(s) applicable to the service identified by this record. |
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Batch ID |
This cell displays the carrier code and identification number of the batch that was used to update the segment. |
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Sequence |
Every provision record is assigned a sequence number. Sequence numbers are 7 characters in length and cannot be changed by users. |
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Occurrence First |
These cells 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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Occurrence Last |
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Travel First |
A date present in this cell indicates the first day travel may commence. The date may be no later than two years from tomorrow. |
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Travel Last |
A date present in this cell indicates the last day travel may commence. |
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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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Stop/Connection/Destination |
This cell describes the location code indicated in the Via LOC cell (above). The via location may be:
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Stopover EXCEPT Time/Unit |
These cells indicate the maximum amount of time a passenger may stay at the location before it is considered a stopover. Time may be indicated as minutes, hours, days, or months. Click the right side of the cell to see a list of time units. |
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Carrier/Fare Class Table |
A number in this cell indicates a table containing the applicable fare owners and the resulting fare class codes for the travel on which the service is being provided. To view the Carrier/Fare Class table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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TKTD Fare - TKT Designator Table |
A number present in this cell refers to the table containing the ticket designator or ticket designators for the travel on which the service is being provided. This cell represents the ticket designator (that will be or already is) on the ticket as a result of the itinerary pricing process. To view the Ticket Designator table, click inside the cell and then click the Lookup |
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Tariff |
An ATPCO rules tariff (for example, IPRW or IPREURP) may be present in this cell indicating the tariff for the travel on which the service is being provided. In addition to specific rules tariffs, this cell may also indicate Any Public tariff or Any Private tariff. |
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Rule |
A number present in this cell indicates the rule for the travel on which the service is being provided. |
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Created By |
Numbers in this cell represent rules categories. If present, the fare for the travel on which the service is being provided must have been created from the indicated rules category or categories. Applicable rules categories include:
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Time First/Last |
Times present in these cells indicate the first time a passenger may travel and qualify for the service or the last time a passenger may travel and qualify for the service. This cell may be used in conjunction with the Day of the Week cell. |
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Day of the Week |
Selected days indicate valid travel days for the service being provided. This cell may be used in conjunction with the Time First/Last cell. |
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Day/Range |
This cell indicates whether the first and last travel times present in the Day/Time First/Last cells (above) apply daily or as a range. If a range (for example, a first travel day of Tuesday through a last travel day of Friday), the days will be specified in the following Day of Week indicators. |
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Advance Purchase Period/Unit |
These cells indicate the advance purchase requirements for the service being provided. Advance purchase requirements may be specified as day or time units. |
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Collect/Subtract |
This cell 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 cell indicates whether the service fee is a selling or net fee amount.
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Check Availability |
If selected, this cell indicates that the availability of the service must be checked for pricing. |
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Note Text |
This cell displays the note text table number associated with the segment (if applicable). |
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