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Important URLs

Galileo Web Services&copy

1. The Travel Codes Translator eBL

url: http://testws.galileo.com/GWSSample/TravelCodesTranslatorClient/testpage.aspx

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2. The Documentation URL

url: https://support.travelport.com/webhelp/GWS/GWS.htm

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3. The XML Test Page

url: http://testws.galileo.com/GWSSample/XMLSelectClient/testpage.aspx

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4. Copy System WSDL

url: https://apac.copy-webservices.travelport.com/B2BGateway/service/XMLSelect?WSDL

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Travelport Universal API©

1. Register for a Travelport Universal API sandbox access

url: https://developer.travelport.com/

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2. Travelport Universal API Documentation

url: https://support.travelport.com/webhelp/uapi/uAPI.htm

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3. Download the latest Universal api WSDLs and Schema

url: https://support.travelport.com/webhelp/uapi/Content/Getting_Started/Universal_API_Schemas_and_WSDLs.htm

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4. Download the latest Travel Industry codes

url: https://developer.travelport.com/euf/assets/developer-network/downloads/ReferenceData.zip

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5. Download the sample source code from GitHub

url: https://github.com/Travelport

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6. Test multiple scenario's on the Travelport Demo Site

url: https://demo.travelportuniversalapi.com/

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Adhvan - Web based solution

Features of Adhvan

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Presentation on Adhvan

New Enhancements -

1. Mini Fare Rule Integration

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2. Change RBD Functionality

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3. ACH Special Round Trip Integration

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4. Indigo seat map

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5. Indigo Hold booking

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6. Room master integration with New Look and feel

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Few Current Live Sites -

  1. http://Sgvltravels.com
  2. http://travlonic.com
  3. http://flights.airtheworld.com
  4. http://sterlingonline.travel

Process Automation Tool

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Document on PAT

1. Transaction Flow

2. Business Flow


Features and Benefits

  1. Masters

    • Airline mapping code - Pricing code, deal code, tour code, tracking code and promo code setting for GDS and LCC carriers.
    • Hotel mapping code - Corporate wise hotel RAC code configuration for negotiated rates.
    • FOP(form of payment) mapping - Fop auto setting as per airline, RBD etc.
    • Group - Group creation is related to transaction fee, discount, FOP etc.
    • Class: Premium economy, business, first class and economy.

    Benefits:
    • All types of deal and tracking codes can be managed by one master.
    • All types of Form of Payment combinations are automated (pass-through, non pass-through, credit, cards etc).
    • Activate/deactivate GDS carriers on the basis of business requirement.

  2. Finance

    • Agency IATA Discount - IATA discount setup airline to airline.
    • Airline Commission - Airline commission for retail, corporate , Soto and side trip(Airline wise).
    • Transaction Fee - Dynamic transaction fee settings i.e. Online, Offline , region, per sector, per transaction and cabin wise.
    • Revenue Settings - Hidden mark up/discount apart from Transaction Fee.
    • Corporate settings.

    Benefits:
    • Prevention of financial leakage as discount could be given as per fare type.
    • Discount/Mark up covers per transaction, per person, per ticket type of scenarios to ensure proper revenue management.
    • Auto ledger for corporates on credit with details of transaction for better fiscal management.

  3. Special Services

    • Online booking for domestic and international airlines(Retail and corporate fare for GDS and LCC both) .
    • Online LCC airline bookings with Ancillary services(Seat, Meal ,Baggage ).
    • Online Full and Segment wise cancellation for both LCC and GDS carrier.
    • Offline reissuance for GDS carrier.
    • Online Hotel booking.
    • Auto billing sync.

    Benefits:
    • Automated bookings to ease staff duress with coverage of codes and different scenarios .
    • Import facility with auto ticketing for maintaining integrity of data and ensuring billing of all transactions.
    • Passive bookings for all transactions to capture vital information for both billing and MIS.

January 2025 - Monthly Bulletin

1. JSON API Error Message List

Effective Date: December 16, 2024 12pm EST

High Level Description: New and revised Error Messages for JSON API.

Impact Summary: New or revised messages are available for consumers of JSON APIs.

Overview

A multi-phase update to JSON API error handling was released in June 2024 across all JSON APIs. Consistent error messages are now returned for all content, including GDS and NDC, across all JSON Air APIs. The updated Error Message List can be viewed at Error Message support site.

This Developer Advisory is to inform of new and revised error messages supported by JSON APIs.

Customer Benefit

Consistent error messages are returned for all content, including GDS and NDC, across all JSON Air APIs.

Impacted Services and Schema

All Travelport JSON APIs.

Detail and Customer Examples

The following tables list the new and revised error messages returned in the JSON APIs for all objects in Error/Result — except SourceID, which may return API, a supplier code, or the GDS code 1G.

New Error Messages

Source Code New Message Status Code Category
1578 CUSTOMER LOYALTY DOES NOT EXIST 200 VALIDATION
1578 ONLY ONE MANUAL FARE ADJUSTMENT CAN BE PROCESSED FOR THE SAME PASSENGER TYPE CODE 200 VALIDATION
1580 MANUAL FARE ADJUSTMENT MUST CONTAIN VALID AMOUNT OR PERCENT 200 VALIDATION
3514 VALIDATING CARRIER CANNOT BE FOUND 200 VALIDATION
4413 TRAVELER UPDATABLE ITEMS CANNOT BE PROCESSED FOR THIS AIRLINE 200 TERMINAL
4414 OFFER CANNOT BE PRICED. CONTACT AIRLINE DIRECTLY 200 TERMINAL
4415 RESHOP CANNOT BE PROCESSED FOR THIS RESERVATION. CONTACT AIRLINE DIRECTLY 200 TERMINAL
20308 OFFER ID CANNOT BE FOUND IN REFERENCED RESERVATION. PROCESS EXCHANGE MANUALLY 200 TERMINAL

Revised Error Messages

Source Code New Message Status Code Category
3039 VALIDATING CARRIER MUST BE VALID 200 VALIDATION
3054 VALIDATING CARRIER IS NOT ALLOWED 200 VALIDATION
3077 VALIDATING CARRIER IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR AGENCY 200 VALIDATION
4391 SPECIAL SERVICE REQUEST CANNOT CONTAIN FREE TEXT 200 VALIDATION
4395 SSR CODE DOES NOT EXIST FOR SPECIAL SERVICE REQUEST 200 VALIDATION
4953 CUSTOMER LOYALTY NAME OR NUMBER IS INVALID 200 VALIDATION
8044 CUSTOMER LOYALTY NUMBER MUST BE VALID 200 VALIDATION
20016 ORIGINAL FARE AND RULE DATA DOES NOT ALLOW CHANGES 200 TERMINAL

2. JSON API Search v11 Cross Origin and Destination

Effective Date: February 27, 2025 3pm EST

High Level Description: With this enhancement, JSON API journey-based Search for GDS content returns offers that have multi-cities for which one or more are stopovers.

Impact Summary: Changes to the JSON API journey-based Search response for all GDS offers. JSON API Search users that validate the "Price" object need to make changes to validate the "Best Combinable Price" object. This capability does not affect JSON AirPrice, AirReservation, and AirTicketing.

Overview

With this enhancement, JSON API journey-based Search for GDS content returns offers that have multi-cities for which one or more are stopovers.

Changes to the JSON API Journey Based Search Response for All GDS Offers

Note: This capability does not affect JSON AirPrice, AirReservation, and AirTicketing.

Activation Request

JSON API Journey Based Search v11 GDS customers can request the activation of this capability in pre-production and production system(s) anytime. If you would like to activate this change prior to February 2025, please request this by emailing AirBendersSupport@Travelport.com and copy your Travelport representative indicating the following:

The activation can take up to one week. We recommend activating this in the pre-production environment first, testing the capability, and identifying the changes needed before requesting activation in production.

Scope

In Scope

JSON API journey-based Search v11 with and without upsells for GDS content only.

Future Enhancements (Expected in Q1 2025)

Under Development:

Note: Once this work is completed, the Price Object will not be returned. An updated version of this Developer Advisory will be sent when this work is completed and released in the pre-production environment.

Under Review:

Customer Benefit

Return the lowest fares/Offers for itineraries that have multi-cities for which one or more are stopovers.

Return the lowest fares/Offers for itineraries that have side trips.

Schema Changes

There is no model version change.

Impacted Services and Schema

There are no new query parameters in the JSON Search v11 request for this.

Detailed Description

With this enhancement, JSON API journey-based Search for GDS content returns offers that have multi-cities for which one or more are stopovers.

Customer Examples

More information and examples of JSON API Search v11 Cross Origin and Destination request and response can be found in the Air Shopping Guide in the section “Price Details Moved to BestCombinablePrice”.

For additional details, please refer to the Developer Advisory.

3.Travelport NDC Airline Advisory - NDC Airline Activation Automation

Travelport is happy to launch an initial test phase of NDC airline activation automation. With immediate effect, this automation will provide touchless activation of NDC approvals for both British Airways and Iberia, and will be expanded to Finnair when they launch in the new year. Other airlines will follow in Q1 assuming the testing is successful, which will significantly reduce the activation impact on both Travelport and Operators.

How the Automation Works

  1. British Airways [BA] and Iberia [IB] will send Travelport a weekly list of approved NDC agencies.
  2. The list will be processed via automation:
    • The automation will first verify customer details match what we hold in our systems.
    • It will then either make the update in MyTravelport (ticking the airline’s box in NDC Settings for the customer’s PCCs) or reject it due to a details mismatch.
  3. Once the automation has completed its activities, it will:
    • Send a results file back to the airline clearly showing the customers where the update was successful, and any where we are rejecting the request (in which case the airline will follow up with the customer, and where appropriate will re-submit on a subsequent list).
    • For any activations that have taken place in Operator countries an email will be generated to the NDC contacts that you have already identified within your teams (these are the same people that previously received Cases for these activations). Your Travelport Operator Success Manager will also be copied. The email will clearly show who NDC has been successfully implemented for, or rejected back to the carrier. The email will be sent from travelportprod@service-now.com.

Benefits of Automation

This means that for British Airways and Iberia approvals you will no longer receive Cases in MyTravelport, and you will no longer need to manually tick the airline’s box in MyTravelport NDC Settings for your customers that will all be automated for you, significantly reducing friction and timescales. The only time you would need to take action is if you do not want the customer to access that content due to a commercial reason. In these cases, you can simply untick the airline’s box in MyTravelport NDC Settings.

This automation is an excellent example of how our approach to NDC is evolving. Each step being taken to help us move more smoothly and quickly forward. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

For more details, please refer to the Your PDF Document Title.

Travelport NDC Airline Advisory - NDC Airline Activation Automation

Travelport is happy to launch an initial test phase of NDC airline activation automation. With immediate effect, this automation will provide touchless activation of NDC approvals for both British Airways and Iberia, and will be expanded to Finnair when they launch in the new year. Other airlines will follow in Q1 assuming the testing is successful, which will significantly reduce the activation impact on both Travelport and Operators.

How the Automation Works

  1. British Airways [BA] and Iberia [IB] will send Travelport a weekly list of approved NDC agencies.
  2. The list will be processed via automation:
    • The automation will first verify customer details match what we hold in our systems.
    • It will then either make the update in MyTravelport (ticking the airline’s box in NDC Settings for the customer’s PCCs) or reject it due to a details mismatch.
  3. Once the automation has completed its activities, it will:
    • Send a results file back to the airline – clearly showing the customers where the update was successful, and any where we are rejecting the request (in which case the airline will follow up with the customer, and where appropriate will re-submit on a subsequent list).
    • For any activations that have taken place in Operator countries – an email will be generated to the NDC contacts that you have already identified within your teams (these are the same people that previously received Cases for these activations). Your Travelport Operator Success Manager will also be copied. The email will clearly show who NDC has been successfully implemented for, or rejected back to the carrier. The email will be sent from travelportprod@service-now.com.

Benefits of Automation

This means that for British Airways and Iberia approvals – you will no longer receive Cases in MyTravelport, and you will no longer need to manually tick the airline’s box in MyTravelport NDC Settings for your customers – that will all be automated for you, significantly reducing friction and timescales. The only time you would need to take action is if you do not want the customer to access that content due to a commercial reason. In these cases, you can simply untick the airline’s box in MyTravelport NDC Settings.

This automation is an excellent example of how our approach to NDC is evolving. Each step being taken to help us move more smoothly and quickly forward. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

For more details, please refer to the Your PDF Document Title.

December 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

1. JSON API Search v11 Cross Origin and Destination

With this enhancement, JSON API journey-based Search for GDS content returns offers that have multi-cities for which one or more are stopovers.

Changes to the JSON API Journey Based Search Response for All GDS Offers

Note: This capability does not affect JSON AirPrice, AirReservation, and AirTicketing.

JSON API Journey Based Search v11 Activation

JSON API Journey Based Search v11 GDS customers can request the activation of this capability in pre-production and production systems anytime. If you would like to activate this change prior to February 2025, please request this by emailing AirBendersSupport@Travelport.com and copy your Travelport representative indicating the following:

The activation can take up to one week.

Recommendation

We recommend activating this in the pre-production environment first, then testing the capability and identifying the changes you need to make. Afterward, you can request the activation in production.

Scope

In Scope

Further Information

For more details, visit the following Travelport advisory page.

2. Travelport Airline Advisory - Turkish Airlines [TK] MEDA Request Process Change

Turkish Airlines
Supplier Code –TK

Turkish Airlines have announced that MEDA requests will be automated as of November 28, 2024.

The aim is to evaluate MEDA requests quickly, continuously, and automatically based on aircraft type, flight duration, and oxygen cylinder limits.

Automation of the Process and New Format

As part of the automation of the process, a mandatory format for oxygen cylinder entries has been introduced. The old and new formats of the entries are given in the table below:

Entry Format Comparison

OLD ENTRY FORMAT NEW ENTRY FORMAT EXPLANATION
SSR MEDA NN1 OXYGEN TUBE 4LT PER MIN SSR MEDA NN1 AOXY OXYGEN TUBE 4LT/MIN For oxygen cylinder requests, AOXY is mandatory. The oxygen cylinder Litre per minute varies and must be between 2LT to 8LT.
SSR MEDA NN1 PSGR OWN MACHINE/TUBE SSR MEDA NN1 POXY PSGR OWN MACHINE/TUBE The passenger's own portable respirator request must be requested with POXY entry, and the brand of the device must be specified. Free Format: PSGR OWN MACHINE/TUBE.

Note:

The MyTravelport knowledge base will be shortly updated - KB0032255 regarding this change.

3. US Tax Calculation Function in Travelport+

High Level Description:
Provides new functionality in Travelport+ desktop to calculate the U.S. Transportation Tax (7.5%) and return the tax and fare for a variable input base or total amount in a single entry. This capability is similar to that currently available in Travelport Apollo and Travelport Worldspan.

Overview

Provides new functionality in Travelport+ desktop to calculate the U.S. Transportation Tax (7.5%) and return the tax and fare for a variable input base or total amount in a single entry. This capability is similar to that currently available in Travelport Apollo and Travelport Worldspan.

This calculates only the 7.5% U.S. Transportation tax and does not include Alaska/Hawaii proration tax calculation.

The new functionality will convert BASE fare to Tax/Total using 7.5% (XXnnnnB) or TOTAL fare to Tax/Base using 7.5% (XXnnnnT).

Customer Benefit

Provides an efficient way to return basic information about U.S. Transportation Tax, and either Total or Base fare for a variable input amount, with a single entry.

Detail and Customer Examples

Convert BASE fare to Tax/Total using 7.5%

Entry: XXnnnnB

Where:
XX = initiates calculation function
nnnn = variable input amount
B represents ‘Base fare‘

This will return the U.S. Transportation tax and total for a variable input BASE amount (i.e. XX200.00B, or XX200B). Decimal is optional.

Convert TOTAL fare to Tax/Base using 7.5%

Entry: XXnnnnT

Where:
XX = initiates calculation function
nnnn = variable input amount
T represents‘Total fare‘

This will return the base and U.S. Transportation tax for a variable input TOTAL amount (i.e. XX200.00T or XX200T). Decimal is optional.

Examples

Return the U.S. (7.5%) transportation tax and total for a variable input BASE amount.

Entry US TAX TOTAL
XX868.26B 65.12 933.38

Return the U.S. (7.5%) transportation tax and total for a variable input TOTAL amount.

Entry BASE US TAX
XX933.38T 868.26 65.12

Glossary

Term Definition
1G Travelport+ (Previously known as Travelport Galileo)
Travelport+ Previously known as Travelport Galileo (1G)

For more details, please visit the Travelport Advisory page.

4. Avianca (AV) – New Carrier NDC Content Launch (Plus Additional Countries)

High Level Description:
This Advisory details the initial launch of Avianca (AV) NDC content. Version 02 and Version 03 provide updates regarding the launch of Avianca in additional countries – including the addition of applicable form of payment details.

Impact Summary

NDC carrier content is consumed and booked through Travelport+ in Travelport Smartpoint, or via Travelport API RESTful/JSON services.

Overview

NDC content from the carriers listed will be available in the countries listed, from the dates indicated below.

Carrier(s) and NDC Content Availability

Carrier(s) From Accepted Form of Payment Countries
Avianca (AV) April 11, 2024 Credit Card and Cash Africa
Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Avianca (AV) July 11, 2024 Credit Card and Cash Aruba, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (South), New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Uruguay
Mexico (Cash only)
Avianca (AV) November 11, 2024 Credit Card and Cash Argentina, Peru
Avianca (AV) November 11, 2024 Credit Card only Bolivia
Avianca (AV) November 11, 2024 Cash only Ecuador

Note: NDC content is released on a carrier and country basis in collaboration with the carriers. Please refer to the ’Appendix – Current NDC Carrier and Country availability’ section of this Advisory for the current full details.

Look out for further advisories as we roll out NDC more widely.

Customer Benefit

The best deals in terms of price, offer attributes, and personalization are expected to be via NDC in the future. Airlines are using NDC to differentiate their content and, in some cases, provide a personalized experience for travelers such as:

This advisory is not intended to explain airline differentiation but may highlight any immediate benefits for agencies.

If you are already accessing other NDC content through Smartpoint

If you are already on Travelport+ and accessing NDC content through Smartpoint, your Travelport Account Manager or Customer Success Manager will entitle any new airlines for you ’ so that you will see them listed in the Smartpoint carrier drop-down. This is usually completed in advance for your agency, however, if this has not been completed in advance, or you require PCCs to be restricted, please contact your Travelport representative.

Remember you may need to register with the airline first ’ before content begins to flow through. Details for the carrier(s) listed in this advisory are provided below.

5. Travelport Smartpoint 11.5

High Level Description:
The Travelport Smartpoint 11.5 release offers various enhancements and defect fixes that benefit Travelport Smartpoint customers.

Impact Summary

Voluntary changes in Assisted Ticketing. Hotel passive sell. Work areas. Fare shopping rebook. Trip Quote. Air Availability Search screen. Smartpanel Flight Shopping and Air Availability tabs. Restrict multiple airports (++RMA) in booked fare shopping responses.

Overview

The Travelport Smartpoint 11.5 release benefits from key enhancements to Assisted Ticketing, hotel passive sell, air availability search, Pseudo City Code (PCC) emulation, Trip Quote, and Smartpanel, as well as display of correct status for individual segments when a booked itinerary is rebooked and is partially successful.

Customer Benefit

Note: Each update applies to both Travelport+ (1G) and Travelport Apollo (1V) unless otherwise noted.

For more details, refer to the advisory: Travelport Smartpoint 11.5 Advisory.

November 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

1.Travelport Activation Notification - Norwegian Air International [D8] Air Implementation

  • Norwegian Air International
    Supplier Code - D8

  • Effective Date: Thursday, 03 October

  • Implemented AIR Product: EMD Ancillary

  • With immediate effect, the following AIR product was successfully implemented with Norwegian Air International on Thursday, 03 October.

    EMD Ancillary

  • System(s) Involved: Travelport+ (1G)

  • Additional Details:

      Ancillary RFISC
      Classic Dish 1 MAA
      Classic Dish 2 MAB
      Classic Brunch MBR
      Vegetarian Meal MVL
      Vegan Meal 0AN
      Diabetic Meal 0AL
      Child Meal 0HF
      Lactose-Free Meal 0HN
      Gluten-Free Meal 0HO
      Hamburger Meal MHB

2.Travelport Advanced Notification - Sri Lankan Airlines [UL] Air Implementation

  • Sri Lankan Airlines

  • Supplier Code - UL

It is planned to implement the following AIR products with Sri Lankan Airlines on Thursday, 10 October:

  • Journey Data

  • POC at Seamless Availability

  • Married Segments

  • Married to Journey Data

System(s):

  • Travelport+ (1G)

  • Sri Lankan Airlines Description:

  • SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier of Sri Lanka and a member airline of the Oneworld airline alliance. It was launched in 1979 as Air Lanka following the termination of operations of the original Sri Lankan flag carrier Air Ceylon. Wikipedia

  • Alliance: Oneworld

  • Headquarters: Katunayake, Sri Lanka

  • Founded: 1979, Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Destinations: 37

  • Employees: 5,440 (2023)

  • Fleet size: 24

3. ASL Airlines

Supplier Code – 5O

As planned, the following AIR product(s) were activated with ASL Airlines on Thursday, 3rd October 2024:

  • Seat Maps
  • Interactive Seating
  • EMD Ancillary

System(s):

  • Travelport+ (1G)

Additional Details

The following fees will be included in this Electronic Miscellaneous Document release:

Ancillary RFISC
1st Additional Bag 0CC
Second Excess Bag 0CD
Carry 10kg 22lb up to 45LI 115LCM 0MJ
Sporting Equipment 0F8
Bicycle 0EC
Pet in Hold 0BS
Pet in Cabin 0BT
Unaccompanied Minor 0BH
Chargeable Seat 0B5

ASL Airlines Description

ASL Airlines France, formerly Europe Airpost, is an airline based in Paris-Charles de Gaulle and operates out of major French airports.

  • Parent Organizations: ASL Aviation Holdings, ASL Airlines Ireland
  • Founded: 1991, Paris, France
  • Headquarters: Tremblay-en-France, France
  • Fleet Size: 19
  • Hubs: Charles de Gaulle Airport

4.Gulf Air

Supplier Code - GF

With immediate effect, the following AIR product(s) were activated with Gulf Air on Wednesday, 30th October 2024:

  • Additional EMD Ancillary

System(s):

  • Travelport+ (1G)

Additional Details

The following fees will be included in this Electronic Miscellaneous Document release:

Ancillary RFISC
Excess Baggage Per Kilo 0DG
Prepaid Excess Bag Per Kilo 0CU
Excess Baggage Per 5KG 0CW
Prepaid Excess Bag Per 5KG GDS 0CX

Gulf Air Description

Gulf Air is the flag carrier of Bahrain, which was founded in 1950. Headquartered in Muharraq, the airline operates scheduled flights to 61 destinations in 30 countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. The airline's main hub is at Bahrain International Airport.

  • Headquarters: Manama, Bahrain
  • Founded: 24 March 1950, Manama, Bahrain
  • Destinations: 61
  • Fleet Size: 42
  • Frequent-Flyer Program: Falconflyer
  • Hubs: Bahrain International Airport
  • Key People: Zayed Rashid Al Zayani (Chairman), Jeffery Goh (Group CEO)

October 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

1.Hotel Image Definition Expansion_PA-4474 (Version 1)

  • Overview

    To better define hotel images, new values are added or reassigned to the type / typeCode elements: BUS/23, STUDIO/24, ATRC/25, and CONF/26.

    Additionally, ten new attribute elements are added for each image, described below.

  • Customer Benefit

    The customer will be able to choose an image that best matches the intent of the user by category, overall size, size ratio, and image quality.

  • Detail and Customer Examples

    Hotel Image Category

    Type Code Updates

    • Code number 23 (previously defined as CONF) has been redefined to BUS.
    • Code number 25 (previously defined as “undefined”) has been redefined to ATRC.
    • Code number 24 is now defined as STUDIO.
    • Code number 26 is now defined as CONF.

URL: Advisory Link

2.MIR Control Options for TASF, MCO, and NDC_PA-4472 (Version 1)

  • Overview

    Currently, the MIR type table (MMTD) doesn’t provide an option to control MIR transmission independently for MCO, TASF, and NDC document types. In the MIR type table MMTD with MPD set to Y, controls the issuance of MIRs for both Miscellaneous Charges Order (MCO) and the Service Fee document. I.e. Either it will be issued for both documents, or for none of them. Similarly, for a normalized NDC workflow, a MIR is automatically issued.

    With this enhancement, Travelport+ users will have an option to control the MIR transmission for TASF, MCO, and NDC document types.

  • Customer Benefit

    Reduced manual intervention and added flexibility to manage MIR transmission as per agency back office processes.

  • Detail and Customer Examples

    MIR Type Table

    The MIR type table allows an agency to choose the type of MIR wanted.

    Enabling a field in the MIR type table allows MIRs to be generated when a certain transaction occurs.

    The MIR type table is resident at the Pseudo City Code (PCC) level.

    The existing identifier MPD will be provided with the two new options — apart from the existing Y/N indicator setting — as follows:

    • “MPD” set to ‘Y’ indicates a MIR will be delivered for both MCO and TASF transactions.
    • “MPD” set to ‘N’ indicates a MIR will not be delivered for both MCO and TASF transactions.
    • “MPD” set to ‘M’ indicates a MIR will be delivered for only the MCO transaction.
    • “MPD” set to ‘S’ indicates a MIR will be delivered for only the TASF transaction.

    Additionally, the new identifier NDC has been introduced within the MIR type table to control the MIR transmission for NDC transactions. This will be controlled by Yes/No (Y/N) indicators settings. The default setting will be ‘Y’ (Yes) for the NDC identifier.

    If the option “NDC” is set to ‘Y’ in the MMTD table, a MIR will be delivered for an NDC normalized workflow during issuance. Otherwise, when set as ‘N’, a MIR will not be generated during NDC document issuance.

URL: Advisory Link

3.Travelport Automated Exchanges for Smartpoint Desktop Version 3.1.0.52_PA-4468 (Version 1)

High Level Description

A new release of Travelport Automated Exchanges for Smartpoint Desktop 3.1.0.52 will be available on Travelport Marketplace. This new release includes the following enhancements:

  • Support for the numeric-alpha carrier-imposed fees 6H, 6I, 6J, and 6K
  • Default to the change fee collection method for Aeromexico (AM) in select countries
  • Introduction of the "Save" option (replacing "Issue Now" and "Issue Later" functionality)
  • Process exchanges/reissues when a city pair contains characters "PD" or "XT"

Impact Summary

Automated exchange products will be returning the new numeric-alpha carrier-imposed fees in its exchange/reissue results. Customers must be prepared to accept the numeric-alpha fee types. Additionally, the Historical Notepad and XML response log generated by Travelport Automated Exchanges for Smartpoint Desktop will include a dollar sign ($) and hyphen (-) respectively (ex: 150.00$6H or 150.00-6H). The "Issue Now" and "Issue Later" buttons on the Automated Exchanges – Exchange Issue Confirmation have been replaced with a "Save" button if the configuration steps are followed. The Historical Notepad will display the message "USER HAS OPTED SAVE OPTION" when the "Save" option is used.

Overview

A new release of Travelport Automated Exchanges for Smartpoint Desktop 3.1.0.52 will be available on Travelport Marketplace.

This new 3.1.0.52 release includes the following enhancements:

  • Support for carrier-imposed fees 6H, 6I, 6J, and 6K
  • Updates to the default change fee collection method for Aeromexico (AM) for select countries
  • Introduction of a “Save” option that replaces the “Issue Now” and “Issue Later” functionality (optional)
  • Process exchanges/reissues when city pairs contain characters “PD” or “XT”

URL: Advisory Link

4.New Carrier Imposed Fees — New Fee Type Codes: 6H, 6I, 6J, and 6K_PA-4427 (Version 1)

High Level Description

A new release of Travelport Automated Exchanges for Smartpoint Desktop 3.1.0.52 will be available on Travelport Marketplace. This new release includes the following enhancements:

  • Overview

    After approvals from IATA, ATPCO will provide new fee types 6H, 6I, 6J, and 6K in Carrier-Imposed Fees as applicable, when filed by airlines.

    To assist each airline in further differentiating between miscellaneous airline-imposed fees, the industry is adopting these new Carrier Imposed Fees: 6H, 6I, 6J, and 6K. These new codes will provide each airline with greater transparency and flexibility in its fee management — in shopping, pricing, and downstream processes.

    The new fee types will be available in addition to the current YQ and YR fee types and provide each airline with additional options for differentiating the miscellaneous airline-imposed fees they each individually choose to charge on an itinerary.

  • Version 02 Updates

    (Please now see the latest Version 05 updates)

    • As advised in ATPCO notification 24-123, each individual airline filing Carrier-Imposed fees must ensure all fee data necessary to apply their fares uses fee codes YQ and/or YR only for Travelport Worldspan. The new alpha-numeric 6x series Carrier-imposed fees will not be processed in Travelport Worldspan.
    • Travelport Worldspan customers should not attempt to manually add numeric-alpha fees, as they will be suppressed.
    • The Historical Notepad in Smartpoint Desktop will include a dollar sign ($) between the fee amount and fee codes for the new fees (ex: 150.00$6H).
    • Travelport Apollo Automated Exchanges and Refunds (ARNE) and Travelport Worldspan automated exchange products will not support numeric-alpha carrier-imposed fees — at this time.

  • Version 03 Updates

    (Please now see the latest Version 05 updates)

    • Update to Travelport readiness. The new alpha-numeric 6x series Carrier-Imposed Fees will not be processed in Travelport systems until later this year — at a yet to be determined date (currently targeting September 2024).
    • Travelport Customers should not attempt to manually add numeric-alpha fees, as they will be suppressed.
    • Until further notice, airlines filing Carrier-Imposed fees must ensure they file fee codes YQ and/or YR only.

URL: Advisory Link

5.Travelport Automated Exchanges Processing for assessing the Value Added Tax for Change Fees_PA-4467 (Version 1)

High Level Description

Travelport Automated Exchanges Processing for assessing the Value Added Tax for Change Fees

  • Overview

    Currently during automated exchanges processing, the following taxes are determined based on internal tables: Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Sales Tax for Change Fees. To ensure automated exchanges processing is using tax data that is consistent across the industry, an enhancement has been made to process the Taxable Unit Tag for Change Fees (Byte 33) instead.

  • Customer Benefit

    Taxable Unit Tag for Change Fees (Byte 33) provides a data-driven solution covering the Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Sales Tax application in a single data source.

  • Detail and Customer Examples

    When using ATPCO Category 31 and Taxable Unit for Value Added Tax, the reservation Change Fees subject to Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Sales Tax will be calculated and added to the Fee Amount filed in Category 31.

    The Penalty filed in Category 31 is generally exclusive of Value Added Tax.

    • 31. VOLUNTARY CHANGES
    • IN THE EVENT OF CHANGES TO TICKETED FLIGHTS
    • BEFORE DEPARTURE OF FARE COMPONENT - APPLIES WITHIN TKT VALIDITY
    • CERTAIN DOMESTIC REISSUE PROVISIONS MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY THOSE OF QF INTERNATIONAL FARES
    • CHARGE AUD 100.00 FOR REISSUE OR HIGHEST FEE OF ALL

    When a Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Sales Tax is coded with “X” for Byte 33, automated exchange processing will apply the tax as a Tax on Change Fee.

    FTAX-AU/UO

    • NAME OF COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA
    • NAME OF TAX: GOODS AND SERVICES TAX GST
    • TAX CODE: UO
    • TAX DEFINITION: LEVIED ON ALL TICKETS/EMD FOR WHOLLY DOMESTIC TRAVEL.
    • TAX APPLICATION: TAX ON CHANGE FEE
    • TAX RATE: 10 PERCENT

URL: Advisory Link

September 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

1. JSON API Open API Specification (OAS) 11.18.2_DA-1029

  • Overview

    TPAirExchangeAncillaries is the Open API Specification (OAS) for Travelport JSON APIs.

    This advisory is to inform of a change in data type from Boolean to String.

    JSONAPI users will need to generate new model classes and update their application code with the new data class.

  • Scope

    Impacts JSON API users when TPAirExchangeAncillaries OAS has been used for code generation.

  • Customer Benefit

    Corrected data type from Boolean to String to comply with the JSON service response.

  • Schema Changes

    TPAirExchangeAncillaries 11.18.2 OAS, data type change in the schemas listed in the Detailed Description section of this Advisory.

  • Impacted Services and Schema

    All Travelport JSON APIs.

  • Detailed Description

    Schema change to resolve incorrect data type. Originally defined as a Boolean, the JSON service is returning these as a String. Updating the OAS to comply with the JSON API response.

URL: Advisory Link

2. JSON API Error Message List_DA-1031

  • Overview

    A multi-phase update to JSON API error handling was released in June 2024 across all JSON APIs. Consistent error messages are now returned for all content, including GDS and NDC, across all JSON Air APIs. The updated Error Message List can be viewed at the Error Message support site.

    This Developer Advisory is to inform of new and revised error messages supported by JSON APIs.

  • Customer Benefit

    Consistent error messages are returned for all content, including GDS and NDC, across all JSON Air APIs.

  • Impacted Services and Schema

    All Travelport JSON APIs.

  • Detail and Customer Examples

    The following tables list the new and revised error messages returned in the JSON APIs for all objects in Error/Result except SourceID, which may return API, a supplier code, or the GDS code 1G.

URL: Advisory Link

3. Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V24.2_PA-4462

  • Overview

    Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) release V24.2 benefits from the following:

    • Changes have been made to enable the advanced Robotic ticketing handler to refile fares with fare quote strings more than 62 characters.
    • The issue of processed PNR count in the action displaying the count of PNRs processed from the previous action when there are no PNRs processed in the current action has been resolved.
    • A new Airport code, namely Angkor International Airport (REP), has been added to the travel data file to ensure that robotic ticketing can take place for bookings that have itineraries with this city code.
    • The release also includes fixes to critical security vulnerabilities.

  • Customer Benefit

    • Customers using advanced robotic ticketing can book the commissions and ticket the air segments that have Angkor International Airport (REP) in their itinerary.
    • Customers using advanced robotic ticketing will also be able to refile fares successfully when the fare quote string exceeds the current 62-character limit, thus reducing the manual work required by consultants to ticket these fares separately.
    • The processed PNR count in the action logs will reflect the correct count of PNRs processed, enabling the customer to get the accurate view of the PNRs processed in every action of the schedule.

  • Detail and Customer Examples

    Ability to refile fare quote string greater than 62 characters

URL: Advisory Link

4. Travelport Automated Exchanges (Rapid Reprice) Carrier Activations_PA-4458

  • Advisory Number: PA-4458

    Version: 1

    Effective Date: August 03, 2024 6pm EDT

    High Level Description: Additional Travelport Automated Exchanges (Rapid Reprice) participating carrier T'way Air (TW) for Travelport+ agency subscribers.

    Impact Summary: Travelport+ subscribers will have the ability to perform an automated exchange/reissue a ticket when a customer makes a voluntary change to their itinerary.

    Reason for Issue: First notification

    Impacted Customers:

    • Agency customers
    • eCommerce customers
    • Airline customers

    System(s): Travelport+ (1G)

    Load to Pre-Production: Available now

    Web Services (API and Messaging): This enhancement will be applicable to all APIs leveraging the Travelport Rapid Reprice Engine.

  • Overview

    The following carrier has been added as a Travelport Automated Exchanges (Rapid Reprice) participating carrier for Travelport+ subscribers:

    • Airline Code: TW
    • Airline Name: T'way Air

    The full list of carriers activated for Travelport Automated Exchanges (Rapid Reprice) may be seen under MyTravelport answer KB0018338 entitled Participating airlines in Automated Exchanges (Rapid Reprice) / Apollo ARNE for all Travelport GDS's.

  • Customer Benefit

    • Provide Travelport+ subscribers with the use of Travelport Rapid Reprice to perform an automated exchange/reissue when a customer makes a voluntary change to their itinerary.
    • Provide exchange/reissue results based on the carriers intent as coded in the carriers ATPCO Category 31 Voluntary Changes filings.

URL: Advisory Link

5. Travelport+ Void Transactions for NDC Tickets_PA-4457

  • Overview

    Travelport+ users will be able to view details about New Distribution Capability (NDC) tickets that are voided by an airline in the agency Ticket and Invoice Numbering system (TINS) report.

    Additionally, a Machineable Interface Record (MIR) will be automatically generated for such transactions where the NDC order is canceled by the agency user and the airline voids the NDC ticket.

    The data will be transmitted in the agency back-office system through MIR and the void information will be presented in the designated sections to streamline the workflow for our agency users.

  • Customer Benefit

    • Reduction of manual input by the agency to interface with their back-office systems for void transactions of NDC tickets. This enhancement would also allow the agency a single place in the agency TINS to view void transactions for NDC alongside Traditional.

  • Detail and Customer Examples

    The agency TINS will record the NDC ticket transactions that are voided. The indicator N will allow the agencies to identify the NDC ticket transactions from Traditional along with the status of VOID.

URL: Advisory Link

August 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

1. DA-1024 (Version 1) JSON API Open API Specification (OAS) 11.17.5

  • Overview: TPAirExchangeAncillaries is the Open API Specification for Travelport JSON APIs. This advisory informs of a change in referenced class within the Offer schema. Once implemented, TermsAndConditionsFull will now reference TermsAndConditionsFullID.

    Applications that are using code generated from TPAirExchangeAncillaries will need to rebuild their project with the new specification and adjust their application code accordingly.

  • Scope: Impacts JSON API users when TPAirExchangeAncillaries OAS has been used for code generation.

  • Customer Benefit: Corrected TermsAndConditionsFullID reference.

  • Schema Changes: TPAirExchangeAncillaries 11.17.5 OAS, offer schema includes property TermsAndConditionsFull which now references TermsAndConditionsFullID, previously referenced as TermsAndConditionsFull.

URL: Advisory Link

2. DA-1025 (Version 1) JSON API Open API Specification (OAS) 11.17.6

  • Overview: A new "TravelAgencyDetail" class will be returned upon Reservation Retrieve transactions when a Travel Agency Address, Email, or Telephone is included in the Reservation.

    This advisory informs of a new schema being added to Reservation Retrieve functionality. The new TravelAgencyDetail schema will be returned when a Travel Agency Address, Email, or Telephone is included in the Reservation.

    Applications that are using code generated from TPAirExchangeAncillaries will need to rebuild their project with the new specification and adjust their application code accordingly.

    If changes are not managed in the application code, a deserialization error will occur when Travel Agency Address, Email, or Telephone are part of the Reservation, and the new schema class is returned.

URL: Advisory Link

3. DA-1028 (Version 1) JSON API Error Message List

  • Overview: A multi-phase update to JSON API error handling was released in June 2024 across all JSON APIs. Consistent error messages are now returned for all content, including GDS and NDC, across all JSON Air APIs. The updated Error Message List can be viewed at the Error Message support site.

    This Developer Advisory is to inform of new and revised error messages supported by JSON APIs.

  • Customer Benefit: Consistent error messages are returned for all content, including GDS and NDC, across all JSON Air APIs.

  • Impacted Services and Schema: All Travelport JSON APIs.

  • Detail and Customer Examples: The following tables list the new and revised error messages returned in the JSON APIs for all objects in Error/Result except SourceID, which may return API, a supplier code, or the GDS code 1G.

URL: Advisory Link

4. China Airlines | Supplier Code - CI | EMD Ancillary

  • China Airlines

    Supplier Code: CI

    Effective immediately, the following AIR product(s) will be supported by carrier China Airlines (CI) as of Wednesday, 31 July.

    Supported Product: EMD Ancillary

    System(s): Travelport + (1G)

    Additional Details:

    CI has made some changes to their paid bag processing and they will only support C/0H8 effective immediately. The EMD fact sheet will be updated to reflect these changes. The non-baggage fees will remain unchanged.

    Ancillary RFISC: EXCESS PIECE SPECIAL CHARGE - 0H8

5. SATA Air Acores | Supplier Code - SP | EMD Ancillary

  • SATA int Azores Airlines

  • Supplier Code: S4

  • SATA Air Acores

  • Supplier Code: SP

  • With immediate effect, the following AIR product was successfully implemented with SATA Int Azores Airlines and SATA Air Acores [SP] on Thursday, 18 July.

  • Product: EMD Ancillary

  • System(s): Travelport + (1G)

  • Additional Details:

Ancillary RFISC
Pet in hold up to 23kg 0BS

6. Fiji Airways | Greater Bay Airlines | Turkish Airlines | EMD Ancillary

  • 6.1 Fiji Airways

    Supplier Code: FJ

    It is planned to implement the following AIR product(s) with carrier Fiji Airways on Thursday, 8th August.

    • Claim PNR

    System(s):

    • Travelport + (1G)

  • 6.2 Greater Bay Airlines

    Supplier Code: HB

    It is planned to implement the following AIR product(s) with new participating carrier Greater Bay Airlines on Thursday, 18th July.

    • Numeric AVS
    • Direct Access
    • Direct Sell
    • Electronic Ticket

    System(s):

    • Travelport + (1G)

  • 6.3 Turkish Airlines

    Supplier Code: TK

    It is planned to implement the following AIR product(s) with Turkish Airlines on Tuesday, 30th July.

    • EMD ancillary

    System(s):

    • Travelport + (1G)
    Ancillary RFISC
    Weight System Charge 0DG
    Baggage Between 51 and 70 lbs. 0DA

July 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

1. DA-1014 (Version 1) JSON API Changes to GDS Exchange Workflow

  • Overview: This notification is to inform JSON API Customers about upcoming changes to the GDS Exchange workflow. Going forward, the payment step will be mandatory for exchange commit. The payment step will become mandatory for exchange commit in all scenarios. Failure to include the payment step will result in error for both issue now and issue later scenarios.

  • Customer Benefit: Making payment mandatory for all exchange scenarios through the JSON Exchange API streamlines the ticketing process, ensuring consistency and reliability for users.

    Detailed Description:

    • The JSON Exchange API supports add-collect exchange, refundable balance exchange, and even exchange scenarios. Payment is currently optional for creating hold bookings in add-collect exchanges but required for ticket exchanges or reissues.
    • In refundable balance and even exchange scenarios, payment isn't mandatory for hold bookings or ticket exchanges currently. This change will make payment mandatory for all exchanges, including scenarios where no additional payment is needed.
    • Customers must send a payment request with a 0 amount if no payment is required. Failure to do so before the commit request will result in an error.
    • Functionality using the "payLaterInd" parameter for creating hold bookings won't be affected. Existing Form of Payment (FOP) methods remain unchanged.

    System Behavior for Payment Step with Pay Later Indicator:

    System Behavior for Payment Step with Pay Later Indicator
    Payment Step Pay Later Indicator in Commit Request Current Behavior Future Behavior
    Send payment Request payLaterInd=true Hold Booking Hold Booking
    payLaterInd=false (or no payLaterInd) Issue Tickets Issue Tickets
    Do not send payment Request payLaterInd=true Hold Booking Error
    payLaterInd=false (or no payLaterInd) Hold Booking Error
URL: Advisory Link

2. DA-1020 (Version 1) Restful API Microservices Add Travel Agency Email Address and Phone Number

  • Overview: Part of the normalization effort for NDC and GDS booking creation, and to ensure the NDC bookings for AF/KLM are not rejected, the Travel Agency object has been introduced through Restful API Microservices Book API.

  • Scope: NDC and Travelport+ GDS.

  • Customer Benefit: The customer will have a specific designated block to add the Travel Agency information.

  • Schema Changes: Yes

  • Impacted Services and Schema: Restful API Microservices Model 11.17

  • Detailed Description: With the new schema 11.17 swagger will provide new end points for Add Agency Email Address and Add Agency Telephone Number. Once the agency email address and telephone number is added through the Travel Agency object, it will be saved in the host for both GDS and NDC workflows.

    • The agency email address and telephone numbers will also be populated inside the Reservation/TravelAgencyDetail/Email field and the Reservation/TravelAgencyDetail/Telephone field, respectively.
    • During end transaction the date will be passed to NDC while invoking the NDC services during the initial PNR create and post end transaction.
    • Travel agency email address and telephone number information will be visible in Retrieve PNR, Endtransact, and Initiate Workbench with PNR responses.

  • Pre ET workflow:

    Search -> Price (Optional) -> Initiate Workbench -> Add Offer -> Add Traveler -> Add/Update/Delete Agency Email and(or) Telephone -> Add Optional Services -> Pre-ET Retrieve -> Commit Workbench -> Retrieve PNR.

  • Post ET workflow:

    Initiate Workbench with PNR -> Add/Update/Delete Agency Email and(or) Telephone -> Modify Traveler (Optional) -> Pre-ET Retrieve -> Commit Workbench -> Retrieve PNR.

  • Customer Examples: The following examples show how to add the Agency email address and telephone number, along with the API response.

URL: Advisory Link

3. PA-4432 (Version 1) Travelport+ Sign-on Profile Business Email Address

In preparation for Two Factor Authentication on Travelport+ users are requested to add a business email address to their sign-on profile.

  • Overview: In preparation for Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on Travelport+, a business email address will be requested at sign-on. Once 2FA is active, a business email address will be required to sign-on. Without a confirmed business email address attached to a user sign-on profile, the user will not be able to sign onto the Travelport+ system using their one-time-password (OTP).

    Pease note:

    • A separate advisory will be issued regarding the OTP process.
    • This advisory (PA-4432) is for the business email address functionality only.
    • This advisory (PA-4432) applies only to non-robotic terminal user sign on profiles.

  • Customer Benefit: Prepare Travelport+ for two factor authentication (2FA) by allowing users to receive an OTP via email.

    Users can add or change their business email addresses now to make the OTP process easier.

  • Detail and Customer Examples: The enhanced sign-on profile business email process, described in this document, will work concurrently with the existing implementation (*EM) used for the host password reset process. The *EM process will eventually be retired.

    After signing-on, a user will be prompted to add a business email address when no business email address is found for their sign-on profile. The user will also be prompted to confirm a business email address when a business email address was added but not confirmed in their user sign-on profile. The email entries can be used at any time after a successful sign-on.

    The new functions include; add, change, confirm, and display. Note:

    • Add and change require confirmation.
    • An unconfirmed email address after an add or change will not be considered complete and will require confirmation.
    • The display entry will identify an added but unconfirmed email address.
    • An invalid confirmation or mismatched email address on a change entry will remove the email address, forcing the user to re-add and confirm.

    The help screen will be updated to reflect the entry formats.

URL: Advisory Link

4.PA-4441 (Version 1) New Search Options for Ticket and Invoice Numbering System (TINS) Report

  • Overview: With this enhancement, Travelport+ users will be able to display the complete TINS report. Additionally, new search options of START (starting line number) and NUML (number of lines) will allow the user to do a partial display as required. The maximum number of lines displayed on the TINS report is limited to 32,760 if there is more data to be displayed beyond that, the user will be presented with the entry option to display the remaining data.

  • Customer Benefit: Enable efficient tracking of transactions through the sales report for each day.

  • Detail and Customer Examples: The HMPR input format will support the new search options during the TINS display these being; START- and NUML-.

    • HMPR/START-aaaaaaa/NUML-bbbbb
    • HMPR = TINS Display Action Code
    • / = Separator
    • START- = Starting Line Number identifier
    • aaaaaaa = Starting line number. Max 7 digits
    • / = Separator
    • NUML- = Number of Lines identifier
    • bbbbb = Number of lines to be displayed. Maximum 5 digits with maximum value of 32,760
URL: Advisory Link

June 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

1. New mappings added to JSON API for error data and NDC raw messages CSV files

  • Overview: The modifications to the Travelport JSON API as outlined in Developer Advisory DA-1006 entitled JSON API Error Improvements introduce a significant overhaul of the current error-handling mechanisms. The primary aim is to ensure that errors, whether emanating from the GDS or any supplier, including NDC (New Distribution Capability) and MSC (Multi Source Content), are normalized to maintain consistency. This initiative is not just about changing codes or messages; it's about creating a more intuitive and developer-friendly environment that reduces the time spent on debugging and error resolution.

  • Developer Advisory DA-1011: Changes to Error Data in the JSON API CSV files provided details regarding changes to specific Travelport JSON API Errors, with three CSV file attachments.

  • CSV File Attachments:

    • Error List: Travelport-ErrorMessages--20240530.csv
    • NDC Raw Message Mapping: NDC Business Error Mapping -- 20240530.csv
URL: Advisory Link

2. Travelport APAC AirPartners Advisory Multiple Airlines

  • Eva Airways [BR]: GDS Booking and Ticketing Policy

    Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

    URL: Advisory Link

  • US Bangla Airlines [BS]: GDS Booking, ADM and Refund Policies

    Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

    URL: Advisory Link

  • China Airlines [CI] / Mandarin Airlines [AE]: Passenger Special Meals request

    Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

    URL: Advisory Link

  • China Airlines [CI] / Mandarin Airlines [AE]: Reiteration of Passenger Contact Input Policy

    Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

    URL: Advisory Link

  • Biman Bangladesh Airlines [BG]: Additional flight schedule of JED/DAC 01Aug-26Oct24

    Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

    URL: Advisory Link

  • Biman Bangladesh [BG]: Reiteration of booking and ADM policy

    Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

    URL: Advisory Link

  • US Bangla Airlines [BS]: GDS users must not assign seat from their end

    For seat assignment, agents have to request it through local BS reservation team until further notice.

    URL: Advisory Link

3. Travelport Product Advisory - PA-4410 - Infant with Selected Adult Association - Postponed

Please take note the release of this new added functionality has been postponed. A new launch date will be communicated in due course.

Reference to the product advisory is below with the full original [with original launch date] is attached for reference.

PA-4410 (Version 1) Infant with Selected Adult Association

URL: Advisory Link

  • Effective date: April 20, 2024, 12.30am EDT
  • Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)
  • Reason for issue: First notification
  • High level description: A multi-passenger Booking File with a lap infant will be able to be associated with any adult passenger.

4.PA-4417 (Version 1)

  • Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V24.1

    Click here to view the full advisory

    • Effective date: May 11, 2024, 10am EDT
    • Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)
    • Reason for issue: First notification
    • High level description: Release of Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V24.1.

  • PA-4416 (Version 2) SARA Plugin Version Update Spanish Discounted Fares Large Family Certificate Validation

    Click here to view the full advisory

    • Effective date: To be determined
    • Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)
    • Reason for issue: The upload of the new version of the SARA plugin into Travelport Marketplace has been delayed. A new date will be communicated as soon as possible. Meanwhile, customers can start inputting the formats mentioned within this Advisory so that the correct information is passed to the airline.
    • High level description: Note: This Advisory is applicable only for Agencies with point of sale Spain. The new version of the SARA Smartpoint plugin will introduce the validation of the format for the Large Family certificate.

  • PA-4325 (Version 12) Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    Click here to view the full advisory

    • Effective date: November 2, 2023, 8pm EDT
    • Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)
    • Reason for issue: Further revised date (May 17, 2024) for the activation of the functionality for all Travelport+ users.
    • High level description: NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow. This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.

5. PA-4410 (Version 3) Infant with Selected Adult Association

  • Click here to view the full advisory

    • Effective date: To be determined
    • Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)
    • Reason for issue: This enhancement did not go ahead as planned on May 11, 2024. A new revised date is yet to be determined.
    • High level description: A multi-passenger Booking File with a lap infant will be able to be associated with any adult passenger.

    • 6. PA-4429 (Version 1) Travelport Automated Exchanges (Rapid Reprice) Carrier Activations

  • Click here to view the full advisory

    • Effective date: May 23, 2024, 6pm EDT
    • Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G), Travelport Worldspan (1P)
    • Reason for issue: First notification
    • High level description: Additional Travelport Automated Exchanges (Rapid Reprice) participating carrier for Travelport+ and Travelport Worldspan agency subscribers.

    • May 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

    Pakistan Intl Airlines

    Supplier Code - PK

    It is planned to implement the following AIR product(s) with carrier Pakistan Intl Airlines on Thursday 2nd May.

    • EMD Stand Alone (EMD-S)

    System(s):

    • Travelport + (1G)

    The following fees are included in this Electronic Miscellaneous Document release.

    Category Code
    Ancillary RFISC
    Group Deposit 03E

    2. Cabin Bag Ancillaries for Transavia Airlines (HV) and Transavia France (TO)

    Advisory Number: PA-4412

    Version: 2

    Effective Date: April 20, 2024 12pm EDT

    High Level Description: This new ancillary service for cabin baggage for Transavia Airlines (HV) and Transavia France (TO) will be available for purchase in Travelport Smartpoint (Desktop) and SOAP XML point of sale (POS).

    Impact Summary: Cabin baggage will be available for purchase in Travelport Smartpoint (Desktop) and SOAP XML point of sale (POS).

    Reason for Issue: Revised effective date.

    Impacted Customers: Agency customers, eCommerce customers, Developers, Airline customers

    System(s):

    • Travelport+ (1G)
    • Travelport Apollo (1V)
    • Travelport Worldspan (1P)

    Load to Pre-Production: April 16, 2024 10am EDT

    Web Services (API and Messaging): SOAP/XML API Services customers should be aware of the newly added Cabin Baggage ancillary in the Transavia Airlines (HV) and Transavia France (TO) API.

    Issue History: Version 1 issue date: April 15, 2024 6.30am EDT

    More Details: Advisory Link

    3. New Cabin Bag Policy for Transavia Airlines (HV) and Transavia France (TO)

    Advisory Number: PA-4404

    Version: 3

    Effective Date: April 03, 2024 12am EDT

    High Level Description: For tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2024, cabin bags are an additional charge when traveling on Transavia Airlines (HV) and Transavia France (TO) for Basic and Plus fares.

    Impact Summary: Cabin bags are not immediately available for purchase in Travelport Smartpoint (Desktop) and SOAP XML point of sale (POS). A separate Advisory will be issued regarding the ability to purchase cabin bags in Travelport systems once the effective date is confirmed. In the interim, cabin bags can be purchased on the Transavia website. Version 02 / 03 Update: Cabin Bag Ancillaries will be available in Travelport Smartpoint (Desktop) and SOAP XML points of sale from 12pm EDT on April 20, 2024 refer to PA-4412 for details.

    Reason for Issue: Revised date for the availability of Cabin Bag Ancillaries in Travelport Smartpoint (Desktop) and SOAP XML point of sale (POS) as detailed in separate Product Advisory PA-4412.

    Impacted Customers: Agency customers, eCommerce customers, Developers, Airline customers

    System(s):

    • Travelport+ (1G)
    • Travelport Apollo (1V)
    • Travelport Worldspan (1P)

    Load to Pre-Production: Not applicable

    Issue History:

    • Version 1 issue date: March 25, 2024 6.15am EDT
    • Version 2 issue date: April 15, 2024 6.05am EDT

    More Details: Advisory Link

    4. PA-4325 (Version 10) Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    Click here to view the full advisory

    Effective date: November 2, 2023, 8pm EDT

    Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)

    Reason for issue: Revised date (May 2, 2024) for the activation of the functionality for all Travelport+ users.

    High level description: NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow. This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.

    5. PA-4416 (Version 1) SARA Plugin Version Update Spanish Discounted Fares Large Family Certificate Validation

    Click here to view the full advisory

    Effective date: April 30, 2024, 6pm EDT

    Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)

    Reason for issue: First notification

    High level description: Note: This Advisory is applicable only for Agencies with point of sale Spain. The new version of the SARA Smartpoint plugin will introduce the validation of the format for the Large Family certificate.

    6.PA-4325 (Version 11) Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    Click here to view the full advisory

    Effective date: November 2, 2023, 8pm EDT

    Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)

    Reason for issue: Additional examples (example 9, 10, and 11) have now been added into the 'detail and customers examples' section of this Advisory for the display of NDC transactions in the Ticket and Invoice Numbering System (TINS). Additionally, a further revised date (May 9, 2024) for the activation of the functionality for all Travelport+ users.

    High level description: NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow. This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.

    April 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. JSON API Error Improvements

    This is to advise Travelport JSON API Errors are undergoing significant improvements throughout April, May, and June 2024

    URL: Advisory Link

    • Overview

      Throughout April, May, and June 2024. We are making significant improvements to our error handling framework within the Travelport JSON API. As part of these enhancements, errors originating from both our Global Distribution System (GDS) and our suppliers (inclusive of NDC and MSC content) will undergo a normalization process to ensure consistency across all content sources.

    • Customer Benefit

      Customers will benefit from a newly standardized error handling framework with consistent messaging and codes with new error categories.

    • Details

      We will be changing some error source codes, changing some error messages, and introducing a category.

      The improved error messages will include a consistent ErrorDetail object in the body of the response.

    • ErrorDetail Properties

      • SourceCode The machine-readable integer associated with this specific error.
      • SourceId The origin of the error, either API or the supplier.
      • Message An upper case human readable message.
      • Category (new) A category property that will indicate what type of error has occurred. This category can imply an action for the API Consumer.

    2. Travelport Activation Notification - Lufthansa Group [LH LX OS SN] Air Implementation

    LHG Lufthansa Group Supplier Code LH/LX/OS/SN

    • Overview

      The following AIR product was successfully implemented with LHG Airlines (Lufthansa/Swiss/Austrian/Brussels) effective immediately.

    • Customer Benefit

      Mono- coupon functionality for paid seats to automatically issue a separate EMD per segment.

    3. Travelport Activation Notification - Qatar Airways [QR] Air Implementation

    • Qatar Airways Supplier Code - QR
      • EMD Stand-alone fees.
      • The following additional fee is included in this Electronic Miscellaneous Document release.
      • Stand Alone Fee RFISC
        Transport Credit Voucher D/98B

    • Qatar Airways: Description-Oneworld
    • Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C., operating as Qatar Airways, is the flag carrier of Qatar. Headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha, the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, flying to over 170 international destinations across five continents from its base at Hamad International Airport.
    • Hubs: Hamad International Airport, Doha International Airport (DIA), Luxembourg Airport
    • Headquarters: Doha, Qatar
    • Subsidiaries: Cathay Pacific, Qatar Executive, MORE
    • Key person: Badr Mohammed Al Meer (Managing Director)
    • Founded: 22 November 1993, Doha, Qatar

    4. PA-4325 (Version 9) Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    • Qatar Airways Supplier Code - QR
      • EMD Stand-alone fees.
      • The following additional fee is included in this Electronic Miscellaneous Document release.
        Stand Alone Fee RFISC
        Transport Credit Voucher D/98B

    • Qatar Airways
      • Description
      • The full Travelport Advisory Listing is viewable within MyTravelport > Help and resources > Resources > Travelport Advisories.
      • At a minimum, the last 24 months of Advisories will be displayed.
      • You can easily sort and/or filter the Advisory Listing, as required.
      • You can also search for specific Advisories within the ‘Keyword Search’ area.
      • You may wish to search by specific Advisory number, or by specific key words (e.g. Travelport Smartpoint 11.3).
      • When searching by number — remember to include 'PA' and the hyphen/dash in front of the four digit Advisory number (e.g. PA-4378).
      • If wishing to search for Developer Advisories — remember to include 'DA' and the hyphen/dash in front of the relevant three or four digit Advisory number (e.g. DA-1001).
      • If you have difficulty viewing any part of an Advisory (e.g. images), please log into MyTravelport and view the Advisory directly.

    5. JSON API Error Improvements

    PA-4404 (Version 1) New Cabin Bag Policy for Transavia Airlines (HV) and Transavia France (TO)

    • Overview

      High level description For tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2024, cabin bags are an additional charge when traveling on Transavia Airlines (HV) and Transavia France (TO) for Basic and Plus fares.

      • URL: Advisory Link

    6. PA-4400 (Version 1) Retirement (Sunset) of SNCF Rail on Travelport Universal API (uAPI)

    • Customer Benefit

      SNCF Rail content will be retired from Travelport Universal API (uAPI).

      • URL: Advisory Link

    7. PA-4395 (Version 1) Travelport Smartpoint Plugin Updates for NDC and European Rail

    • Customer Benefit

      These service updates for the NDC and European Rail plugins will improve load times and reduce the frequency for authentication.

      These updates apply to users of Travelport Smartpoint 11.1 and higher.

      URL: Advisory Link

    8. PA-4408 (Version 1) Air France and KLM NDC Content Mandatory Agency Email Address

    • Customer Benefit

      These service updates for the NDC and European Rail plugins will improve load times and reduce the frequency for authentication.

      These updates apply to users of Travelport Smartpoint 11.1 and higher.

      URL: Advisory Link

    9. PA-4408 (Version 1) Air France and KLM NDC Content Mandatory Agency Email Address.

    • Customer Benefit

      Effective immediately, Air France (AF) and KLM (KL) require the Agency Email Address to be added to the NDC booking.

      URL: Advisory Link

    10. PA-4395 (Version 2) Travelport Smartpoint Plugin Updates for NDC and European Rail.

    • Reason for issue

      Revised effective date. Additionally, further updates have been made to indicate that the service updates for the NDC plugin apply to Travelport Apollo only, and that the service updates for the European Rail plugin apply to Travelport+ only.

      These service updates for the NDC and European Rail plugins will improve load times and reduce the frequency for authentication. These updates apply to users of Travelport Smartpoint 11.1 and higher. The service updates for the NDC plugin apply to Travelport Apollo only. The service updates for the European Rail plugin apply to Travelport+ only.

      URL: Advisory Link

    March 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Activation Notice: AIR Implementation for JSC AIRCOMPANY SCAT (DV)

      Ancillary RFISC
      UNACCOMPANIED MINOR 0BH

    2. Activation Notice: AIR Implementation for SriLankan Airlines (UL)

      SriLankan Airlines

      Supplier Code UL

      With immediate effect, the following AIR products were successfully implemented with SriLankan Airlines on Friday, 16 February.

      System(s): EMD Ancillary
      Travelport + (1G)
      Travelport Apollo (1V)
      Travelport Worldspan (1P)

      Additional Details:

      Ancillary RFISC
      BON VOYAGE CAKE MEAL 02I
      HONEYMOON CAKE MEAL 02H

    3. Required Update to the Latest Version of Travelport Smartpoint

    URL: Advisory Link

    Airlines Information

    • Batik Air [ID]: Batik Air live on Travelport+
      • Established in 2013, Batik Air is an Indonesian full service carrier operating as a unit of LCC Lion Air. Batik Air's business model competes directly with full service carriers including Garuda Indonesia.
      • Batik Air Indonesia (ID) go live with Travelport + (1G) on 24 Jan 2024 with below functions activated:
        • Direct Access
        • Direct Sell
        • Interactive Seat Map
        • Interactive Seating
        • Electronic Ticket
        • Passive Segment Notification
        • PNR Sync Option 3
      • Eticketing is available in POS - AU, IN, SG only
      • KB0039638 has been created on MyTravelport.
    • China Airlines [CI]: Reiteration of Passenger Contact Input Policy Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents


    4. Enhancement to Hotel Descriptive Info Service for Galileo Property Request

    Notes: PA-4388

    • Enhancement to how the property request is processed and the information is returned in the response.


    5. Qatar Airways (QR) New Carrier NDC Content Launch

    Notes: PA-4353 (Version 1)

    • This Advisory details the initial launch of Qatar Airways (QR) NDC content.


    6. Travelport Smartpoint 11.3

    PA-4378 (Version 3)

    • The Travelport Smartpoint 11.3.0.14 release offers various enhancements and defect fixes that benefit Travelport Smartpoint customers and NDC users..


    7. Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    Notes: PA-4325 (Version 8)

    • NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow. This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.
    • The full Travelport Advisory Listing is viewable within MyTravelport > Help and resources > Resources > Travelport Advisories.


    8. Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    Notes: PA-4394 (Version 1)

    • MyTravelport Architecture Change.
    • A new release of MyTravelport is planned for 7am EST on March 9, 2024.
    • This release provides the same functionality currently available in MyTravelport but with a new look and feel to the site.
    • Further details will be provided in Version 02 of this Advisory, due to be issued after the release on March 11, 2024.


    February 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Travelport Activation Notification - Air Corsica [XK] Air Implementation

    Activation of AIR Product(s) with Air Corsica on Jan 11th: Claim PNR

    • Additional Details: Both Groups and parties less of 9 are applicable
    • Air Corsica - Flag carrier of Corsica, France, founded in 2000.
    • Operates passenger services between Corsica and mainland France.
    • Headquartered in Ajaccio, Corsica, with a fleet size of 12 aircraft serving 24 destinations.

    2. Travelport Activation Notification - Air Dolomiti [EN] Air Implementation

    Air Dolomiti Activation - Jan 10

    Supplier Code: EN

    On Wednesday, January 10, the following AIR product(s) were successfully activated with Air Dolomiti:

    • System(s):
      • Travelport+ (1G)
    • Air Dolomiti
      • Description: Italian regional airline, member of Lufthansa Regional.
      • Hubs: Munich International Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Valerio Catullo Airport, Amerigo Vespucci Airport, Trieste Airport
      • Headquarters: Villafranca di Verona, Italy
      • Founders: Alcide Leali, Liliana Leali
      • Founded: 1991, Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy
      • President: Joerg Eberhart
      • Destinations: 26

    3. Travelport AirPartners Notification - Pegasus Airlines [PC] Direct Message

    As received directly from Pegasus Airlines, please refer to the below message issued by Pegasus Airlines [PC]

    • Dear Partners,due to the ongoing situation in Israel, Pegasus Airlines has canceled many flights.
    • Please see below for the announcement regarding waiver codes for TLV flights.
    • Please find below policy due to Tel Aviv flight cancellations.
    • The below PC Policy is valid for all cancelled Israel arrival/departure flights between 7 OCT � 31 MAR

        • Change Requests:

        • Guests may re-schedule their travel using the following guideline:
        • Rebooking/re-issuance to an alternative destination in the same region shall be done; all penalties/fare differences may be waived. If the ticketed class is not available, please book the lowest class available.
        • Waiver code to be used: TELAVIV-RES for reissuance

        Refund requests:

        • Refund process can be applied via GDS or BSP
        • Waiver code to be used: TELAVIV-REF for refund

        Please contact Pegasus Airlines directly for assistance regarding the above message.Yours,Pegasus Alternative Sales Channels

    4.Travelport Systems Notification.

    Refresh of Travelport Apollo and Travelport+ Copy Systems

    Scheduled (EST)

    System(s) Start End Date
    TAPC/D & TREA/B 2030 1900 Thursday JAN 25 2024
    CAPA/G & CREA/B 2230 2100 Friday JAN 26 2024

    Details

    Information for Apollo/Travelport+ Test & Copy System Users

    Refresh Notification

    On JAN 22, 2024, COPY & TEST Systems Refresh activities will commence using production captures. New databases introduced afterward.

    Cutover Dates

    Refreshed TEST System (TAPC/D, TREA/B) databases on JAN 25, 2024 from 2030ET � 2230ET. Refreshed COPY System (CAPA/G, CREA/B) databases on JAN 26, 2024 from 1900 ET � 2100 ET.

    Additional Information

    All test systems must be VPCLEARed on JAN 18, 2024 and JAN 25, 2024. Static test systems date after refresh: JAN 22, 2024.

    Contact

    Questions to Karen Henderson : TPF Test Systems Support group at TO_TEST@travelport.com.

    Glossary of Terms

    Definitions for Production Capture, Test Systems VPARS, Test System Cutover, Copy Systems, and Copy System Cutover provided.

    5. PA-4374 (Version 1) Iberia (IB) New Carrier NDC Content Launch

    • Effective date: January 23, 2024, 9am EST
    • Travelport system: Travelport+ (1G)
    • Reason for issue: First notification
    • High level description: This Advisory details the launch of Iberia (IB) New Carrier NDC content.

    6. PA-4203 (Version 3) Ryanair (FR) UK Flights with "RK" Airline Code

    • Effective date: January 25, 2024, 6:30pm EST
    • Travelport system:
      • Travelport+ (1G)
      • Travelport Apollo (1V)
      • Travelport Worldspan (1P)
    • Reason for issue: Revised effective date. Additionally, a new section titled 'Steps for Ryanair UK Limited Availability' has also been added into this Advisory. All updates are highlighted in yellow throughout.
    • High level description: Ryanair UK flights with the "RK" airline code are now available for purchase in Travelport Smartpoint (Desktop) and SOAP XML point of sale (POS) to align with the same flights sold on the Ryanair website.

    January 2024 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Expand Airline Vendors Short Name Field in the Reference Data Table

    Product Advisory DA-965 (Version 2)

    URL: Advisory Link

    • Expand Airline Vendors Short Name Field in the Reference Data Table
    • This notification is to advise that Travelport will be expanding the field length for the Airline Vendors "RAIR" Short Name field from 16 to 30 characters.

    2. Travelport Advanced Notification - Emirates [EK] Air Implementation

    Product Advisory PA-4325 (Version 1)

    • The planned implementation AIR Product(s): EMD Stand-alone fees with Emirates on Tuesday, 19th December includes.
    • The following additional fee is included in this Electronic Miscellaneous Document release.
    • Stand Alone Fee - PHENOM CHARTER COLLECTION & RFISC - CH1

    3. Air Product Implementation

    Planned Implementation with Thai Vietjet Air

    • It is scheduled to implement the following AIR product(s) with Thai Vietjet Air on Thursday, 14 December
      • Direct Access
      • Direct Sell
      • Numeric AVS
      • Eticket
    • This implementation signifies an important step forward in our collaboration, aiming to enhance services and streamline processes for a better experience.


    4. Travelport APAC AirPartners - Multiple Airlines-AirPartners APAC Advisories

    1. China Airlines [CI], Mandarin Airlines [AE]: Reiteration of Passenger Contact Input Policy

      Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

      URL: Advisory Link

    2. Sichuan Airlines [3U]: 3U3838 LAX-TFU Technical Stopover at HGH

      Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

      URL: Advisory Link

    3. Biman Bangladesh Airlines [BG]: Start of Chennai Operations with effect from 16Dec23

      Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

      URL: Advisory Link

    4. Biman Bangladesh Airlines [BG]: No ticket should be issued for Umrah visa holder

      Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

      URL: Advisory Link

    5. Sri Lankan Airlines [UL]: Revamped RC&B is now available in SmartPoint

      Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

      URL: Advisory Link

    6. Thai Smile Airways [WE], Thai Airways [TG]: Communication to agents on TG taking over WE flight

      Please refer attached and appreciate your assistance to disseminate the notification to agents.

      URL: Advisory Link

    5. Air France and KLM NDC Content Launch in Additional Countries.

    PA-4367

    • This Advisory details the launch of Air France (AF) and KLM (KL) NDC content in Additional Countries.
    • The full Travelport Advisory Listing is viewable within MyTravelport > Help and resources > Resources > Travelport Advisories. At a minimum, the last 24 months of Advisories will be displayed. You can easily sort and/or filter the Advisory Listing, as required. You can also search for specific Advisories within the Keyword Search area. You may wish to search by specific Advisory number, or by specific keywords (e.g. Travelport Smartpoint 11.2). When searching by number remember to include 'PA' and the hyphen/dash in front of the four-digit Advisory number (e.g. PA-4254). If wishing to search for Developer Advisories remember to include 'DA' and the hyphen/dash in front of the three-digit Advisory number (e.g. DA-983).
    • If you have difficulty viewing any part of an Advisory (e.g. images), please log into MyTravelport and view the Advisory directly.

    6. Travelport Product Advisories

    PA-4366 (Version 1)

    • Ryanair UK flights with the "RK" airline code are now available for purchase in Travelport Smartpoint (Desktop) and SOAP XML point of sale (POS) to align with the same flights sold on the Ryanair website.
    • This Advisory details the launch of Lufthansa (LH), Swiss International Air Lines (LX), Austrian Airlines (OS), and Brussels Airlines (SN) NDC content in Ireland.
    • Release of Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V23.4.

    December 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Retirement of JSON AirPrice Full Brand Pricing API

    Product Advisory DA-996 (Version 1)

    URL: Advisory Link

    • The JSON Full Brand pricing request is a follow-on request to air pricing that returns Brand Attribute content for the fare being priced.
    • This content is already returned in the price response under ReferenceListBrand.
    • The Full Brand Pricing request API will be retired to remove the duplication.

    2. Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    Product Advisory PA-4325 (Version 1)

    URL: Advisory Link

    • NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow.
    • Impact summary: Filed fare, along with the airline ticket number, will be included in the NDC order, and a new identifier is introduced in the filed fare for NDC.
    • Reason for issue: Two minor updates in the Detail and Customer Examples section.
    • The first update clarifies when requests for activation should be received
    • The second update provides a revised date for the activation of the functionality for all Travelport+ users.

    3. Required Update to the Latest Version of Travelport Smartpoint

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes: PA-4352 (Version 2)

    • Additional details added regarding Travelport Apollo (1V) only users.
    • The full release number of the latest version of Travelport Smartpoint has also been added.
    • Agents using Travelport+ (1G) on all previous versions of Travelport Smartpoint will be prompted to update to the latest version of Travelport Smartpoint (11.2.1.19).


    4. Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes: PA-4325 (Version 4)

    • NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow.
    • This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.


    November 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System.

    Product Advisory PA 4325

    Notes:

    • Travelport+ users can now seamlessly process NDC orders, incorporating filed fare with ticket numbers for a traditional feel. The NDC ticket info, including original tickets and exchanges, will be accessible in the agency's Ticket and Invoice numbering system (TINS) report. The workflow is further streamlined with MIR transmission of filed fare data to the agency back-office system. A distinctive NDC identifier is introduced in filed fare, MIR, and agency TINS for easy differentiation from traditional orders.
    • Starting October 26, 2023, Travelport+ users can opt-in to store filed fare for NDC orders, streamlining original and exchange bookings.
    • Once ticketed, filed fares are updated with airline ticket numbers, and NDC ticket numbers are included in the listing.
    • NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number,generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow. This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.

    2. Indigo - New Fuel Surcharge - YQ Tax Code

    Notes:

    • This is to advise that on October 6, at approximately 12am IST time (October 5, 2:30pm EDT), Indigo will implement a new fuel surcharge that is applicable per passenger and per segment.
    • This new charge is applicable for all markets (domestic and international) and is returned from the ACH application with the YQ tax code to the Smartpoint and SOAP XML points of sale in the pricing transaction.
    • This notification is to advise our agency users on this new change from Indigo.

    3. PA-4324 (Version 1) United Airlines (UA) NDC Content Launch in Travelport Apollo and Travelport Worldspan

    Notes:

    • NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow. This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.
    • The full Travelport Advisory Listing is viewable within MyTravelport > Help and resources > Resources > Travelport Advisories.
      • At a minimum, the last 24 months of Advisories will be displayed. You can easily sort and/or filter the Advisory Listing, as required.
      • You can also search for specific Advisories within the Keyword Search area. You may wish to search by specific Advisory number, or by specific key words (e.g. Travelport Smartpoint 11.2).
    • When searching by number remember to include 'PA' and the hyphen/dash in front of the four digit Advisory number (e.g. PA-4254).
    • The level of differentiation is controlled and managed by the airline and will vary.
    • If wishing to search for Developer Advisories remember to include DA and the hyphen/dash in front of the three digit Advisory number (e.g. DA-983).


    Monthly bulletins

    October 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Required Update to the Latest Version of Travelport Smartpoint for v11.2.0.37 Users

    de

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport is automatically deploying a plugin to detect Travelport Smartpoint version 11.2.0.37.
    • Users with Travelport Smartpoint 11.2.0.37 will be prompted to update to version 11.2.0.40 or later.
    • Full Travelport Advisory Listing: MyTravelport > Help and resources > Resources > Travelport Advisories.
    • Last 24 months of Advisories are available and can be sorted and filtered.
    • Specific Advisories can be found using the 'Keyword Search' feature.
    • If you encounter issues viewing any part of an Advisory, log into MyTravelport to view it directly.

    2. Travelport Advanced Notification - US Bangla Airlines [BS] Air Implementation

    Notes:

    • Travelport Advanced Notification - US Bangla Airlines [BS] Air Implementation
    • Actions: Travelport Operator Helpdesks, Training Departments, and Travelport connected customers
    • By: All Travelport Operators
    • By: On or before September 13th, 2023
    • Why: Travelport Advanced Notification - US Bangla Airlines [BS] Air Implementation
    • US Bangla Airlines: Supplier Code – BS
    • Planned AIR product implementation with carrier US Bangla on September 13th.
    • Interactive Seat Map, Interactive Seating
    • System(s): Travelport+ (1G)
    • Additional Details: Non-clone activation, first interactive seating and maps implementation for TTI hosted airline.
    • US-Bangla Airlines:
      • Privately owned Bangladeshi airline headquartered in Dhaka.
      • Hub: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
      • Founded: 2010
      • Commenced operations: 17 July 2014
      • Destinations: 20
      • Parent company: US-Bangla Group

    3. Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Upcoming Enhancements to NDC Orders: Filed Fare, Daily Activity Report, MIR, and Workflow Modifications
    • NDC Order Enhancement: Filed Fare and Ticket Information
    • Impact Summary: Filed fare, along with the airline ticket number, will be included in the NDC order.
    • Overview: Travelport+ users can process and normalize NDC orders like traditional.
    • Fared data will streamline agency workflows.
    • A new NDC identifier is introduced.
    • Customer Benefit: Reduced manual input, improved sales report reconciliation.

    4. Air France and KLM NDC Content Launch in Additional Countries

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • NDC carrier content: Consumed and booked through Travelport+ in Travelport Smartpoint or via Travelport API RESTful/JSON services.
    • Customer Benefit: Expect better deals and personalization via NDC.
    • Increased personalization and access to lower fares.
    • Differentiation controlled by airlines.
    • If already accessing other NDC content through Smartpoint, contact your Travelport representative.

    5. Normalization of the NDC Order for Filed Fare, and Ticket and Invoicing Numbering System

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Reason for issue: Revised effective and load to pre-production dates. Details on how to opt-in to the functionality have now also been added. Updates and additions are highlighted in yellow.
    • High level description: NDC order will be updated to include a filed fare with ticket number, generate daily activity report and MIR for original book and modify workflow. This is the first step toward normalizing the NDC order to look and feel like traditional.

    6. IndiGo (6E) New Meals

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Reason for issue: New meals introduced as part of IndiGo's seasonal meal offerings.
    • High level description: New meal options available for selection on IndiGo for select flights, based on availability. Version 02 update: In our October 2023 release, Travelport will support new meals introduced by IndiGo.

    7. Ryanair (FR) GDS Booking Fee

    URL: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Ryanair (FR) GDS Booking Fee: Ryanair is applying a 3EUR GDS booking fee — per passenger, per sector — for all Ryanair reservations purchased through the Travelport+, Travelport Apollo, and Travelport Worldspan Global Distribution Systems.

    September 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Progressive Integration of CO2 Emissions Data into Flight Services

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

      • Carbon emissions estimates for flights, calculated using the open-source Travalyst Travel Impact Model (TIM), will be available for air segments.
        This is the first feature available to customers as part of our wider sustainability offering.
      • Travalyst Travel Impact Model carbon emissions estimates for air segments will be available in the Flight Service Information Display and Flight Search Response.

    2. Thalys carrier sales via SNCF TER instead of SNCF on Smartpoint

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Thalys, the European high-speed rail carrier connecting Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris and Brussels – Cologne – Dortmund, is undergoing a transition to become Eurostar, offering expanded routes and destinations.
    • Effective September 1, 2023, all Thalys (Eurostar) bookings must be made via Smartpoint Rail using SNCF TER inventory instead of SNCF.
    • Existing Thalys bookings will remain on the original inventory, allowing for ticketing and after-sales operations as needed, without migration to the new host.

    3. British Airways (BA) New Carrier NDC Content Launch

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • The best deals in terms of price, offer attributes, and personalization are expected to be via NDC in the future.
    • Airlines are using NDC to differentiate their content and in some cases provide a personalized experience for travelers such as:
      • Increased levels of personalization: For example, loyalty status rewards, unique fares, bundles including seats, bags, and other ancillaries — as and when the airline wishes to promote on recognizing a customer from their database via frequent flyer number, corporate or other ID.
    • By channeling its NDC content through the next-generation Travelport+ platform, British Airways will be able to offer travel retailers a wider range of content including Short Haul and Long Haul Additional Price Points (SHAPP and LHAPP) and an expanded selection of ancillary products.
    • The level of differentiation is controlled and managed by the airline and will vary.
    • This advisory is not intended to explain airline differentiation but may highlight any immediate benefits for agencies.


    August 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Return Unique ID for Indigo (6E) Bookings

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This notification is to advise that a Unique ID will be returned in book responses for carrier Indigo (6E) bookings.

    2. Ryanair (FR) 'Value Fare' Name Change to 'Basic Fare'

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Ryanair has changed it's 'Value Fare' brand name to 'Basic Fare'.

    3. Peru — Currency PEN (Peruvian Nuevo Sol) Rounding Change

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Per IATA PTC compliance 1951 and ATPCO notification 23-084 — effective July 23, 2023, the rounding procedures for the PEN Currency will change from 0.1 to 0.01.

    4. KLM NDC Content Launch in Tanzania

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of KLM (KL) NDC content in Tanzania.

    5. Travelport APAC AirPartners Advisories - Multiple Airlines

    1. Starlux Airlines [JX]: Rich Content & Branding

    • Starlux Airlines RC&B goes live in Travelport + as of 30 June 2023.
    2. Eva Airways [BR]: Adjustment of the Ticket Fare for UNI Air Domestic Flights
    • Please refer below link for more info.

    url: Advisory Link

    3. China Airlines [CI]: Reiteration of Passenger Contact Input Policy
    • Please refer below link for more info.

    url: Advisory Link

    4. Binman Bangladesh Airlines [BG]: Up-to-date Booking Policy and Agency Debt Memo Policy
    • Please refer below link for more info.

    url: Booking Policy
    Debt Memo Policy



    July 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Retain Invalidated Filed Fare

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This enhancement will change the retention of an invalidated filed fare.

    2. Special Service Request (SSR) NAME on Travelport+

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • As a result of a name change message, a carrier may elect to change the present segment status, reducing it to a new condition such as a new segment Status Code of (US, UU, or UC). This is communicated via a Special Service Request (SSR) code of NAME.

    3. EasyJet (U2) Large Cabin Bag Ancillary Service

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • On June 29, 2023, easyJet (U2) large cabin bag will be available for an additional fee in Travelport systems. Additionally, easyJet has updated their existing offers, and effective June 19, 2023 — large cabin bag, speedy boarding and dedicated bag drop is no longer included with up front or extra leg room seating. This change generated automatically from easyJet in Travelport systems, and a release was not required.

    4. Car Drivers Age Functionality

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport has developed the capability for Agents to use the age qualifier (/AG) in the Car Availability Request. As a result, the Sell Request will auto populate the Age. Participating Suppliers will return the applicable Driver Rates in the Car Availability Approximate Total and Rules Responses.



    June 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Ryanair (FR) Ancillary Services Updates

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Ryanair ancillary services now includes a description name change from "Priority" to "Priority and 2 Cabin Bags". In addition to this description name change, "Prepaid check-in baggage up to 10kg" can now be selected together with "Priority and 2 Cabin Bags" for Value fares. An error message will no longer generate restricting these two ancillaries from being selected together for individual purchase.

    2. IndiGo (6E) Changed 'SME Fare' to 'Corp Connect Fare'

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • In May 2022, IndiGo (6E) changed its 'SME Fare' to 'Corp Connect Fare'.
    • In May 2023, IndiGo will change the name for its 'Corp Connect Fare' back to 'SME Fare'.

    3. Air France and KLM, and American Airlines — NDC Content — Launch in Additional Countries

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of Air France (AF) and KLM (KL), and American Airlines (AA) NDC content in additional countries.

    4. Barcode Generator for Indian Airports (Indian Government Mandate)

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • The Indian government has mandated all travelers (both Indian nationals and foreign citizens) present a barcode containing specific travel details prior to entering the airport. Travelport Barcode Generator creates a 2D barcode, for Smartpoint Desktop users, that can be shared with their customers who are departing for an Indian airport.

    5. Travelport Rapid Reprice Carrier Activations

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Additional Travelport Rapid Reprice participating carriers for Travelport+ and Travelport Worldspan agency subscribers.



    May 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V23.1

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Release of Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V23.1.

    2. Time Modifier in Historical Fare Display and Pricing Entries

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This enhancement will allow Travelport+ customers to include a time modifier in historical fare display and pricing entries.

    3. Travelport Advanced Notification - Saudi Arabian Airlines [SV] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • EMD Ancillary AIR product will be implemented with Saudi Arabian Airlines on Wednesday 03rd May, 2023.



    April 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. IATA City Code Directory (CCD) Multi-Airport City List

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • IATA is publishing a new City Code Directory (CCD) with changes focusing on multi-airport cities. One change of particular interest is that Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) will no longer be considered an airport for the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area for Fares and Pricing.

    2. Air France and KLM, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways — NDC Content — Launch in Additional Countries

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of Air France (AF) and KLM (KL), American Airlines (AA), and Qantas Airways (QF), NDC content in additional countries.

    3. Ryanair (FR) Passenger and Agency Contact Information (Phone, Email, Address)

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Ryanair (FR) now requires both passenger and agency contact information — which includes phone number, email address, and address — as part of the PNR created.

    4. Travelport Advanced Notification - Air Belgium [KF] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • EMD Ancillary AIR product was successfully implemented with Air Belgium on Tuesday, 7th March.



    March 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Air France and KLM NDC Content Launch in Additional Countries

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of Air France (AF) and KLM (KL) NDC content in additional countries.

    2. IndiGo Super 6E Fares

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • IndiGo Super 6E Fares are now available for purchase in the Travelport Smartpoint Desktop and SOAP XML Point of Sale (POS) to align with the same fare offerings sold on the IndiGo website.

    3. IndiGo Student Discount Fares

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • IndiGo Student Discount Fares are now available for purchase with a discount code in the Travelport Smartpoint Desktop and SOAP XML Point of Sale (POS) to align with the same fare offerings sold on the IndiGo website.

    4. IndiGo Senior Discount Fares

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • IndiGo Senior Discount Fares are now available for purchase with a discount code in the Travelport SOAP XML Point of Sale (POS) to align with the same fare offerings sold on the IndiGo website.



    February 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Air France and KLM NDC Content Launch in Additional Countries

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of Air France (AF) and KLM (KL) NDC content in additional countries.

    2. Specific Airport in Travelport+ Unbooked Shopping

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This enhancement will allow Travelport+ customers to target more specific airports in their shopping requests.

    3. Travelport Advanced Notification - Vistara [UK] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Few AIR product(s) with VISTARA has been implemented on Wednesday, 25 January.

    4. Travelport Activation Notification - Smartwings [QS] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Few AIR product(s) were implemented with Smartwings Airlines on Wednesday, 11th January.

    5. Travelport Activation Notification - Asiana Airlines [OZ] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • EMD Stand-alone fees was successfully implemented with Asiana Airlines on Monday, 09 January.



    January 2023 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Launch of First European NDC Airlines: Air France (AF) and KLM (KL)

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of Air France (AF) and KLM (KL) NDC content in a limited number of countries. Air France and KLM are the first European airlines to go live with Travelport.

    2. IndiGo (6E) Complimentary Meal Changes to Corp Connect Fares

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Indigo (6E) is making changes to the complimentary meal option for Corp Connect Fares. The Corp Connect Fare will no longer include a complimentary meal.

    3. Content Optimizer

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Content Optimizer is the brand new, modern platform that will replace the Search Control Console.

    4. IndiGo (6E) New Meals

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • New meal options available for selection on Indigo for select flights, based on availability.

    5. Croatia Currency Change

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Currency change for country Croatia. In compliance with IATA PTC/1943.


    December 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Retirement (Sunset) of COVID-19 Airline Safety Data

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • From January 1, 2023, we'll no longer be providing the COVID-19 airline safety data, including attributes. This is not to be confused with our Safeture COVID-19 destination data — which will remain in place.

    2. IndiGo BSP Form of Payment

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) Form of Payment (FOP) reservation process flow reminder. IndiGo now supports new countries for Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) Form of Payment (FOP).

    3. Introducing Car Prepaid Rates with Hertz

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport now offers Hertz Prepaid Car Rates on Travelport+.

    4. Travelport Advance Notification - LUXAIR [LG] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • EMD Ancillary AIR product was successfully implemented with LUXAIR on Wednesday, 09 November.

    5. Travelport Advance Notification - Garuda Indonesia [GA] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • EMD Ancillary AIR product was successfully implemented with Garuda Indonesiaon Tuesday, 25 October.


    November 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. IATA City Code Directory (CCD) Multi-Airport City List

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • IATA is publishing a new City Code Directory (CCD) with changes focusing on multi-airport cities. One change of particular interest is that Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) will no longer be considered an airport for the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area for Fares and Pricing.

    2. Travelport Search Control Console (SCC) Replatform – Content Optimizer Air Alpha Release One

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport Search Control Console is being replatformed.

    3. Ryanair (FR) Fare Bundle Alignment (Value, Plus and Flexi Plus Fares)

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Ryanair fare bundles are updated with the included ancillary services for Value, Plus and Flexi Plus fares to align with the same fare offerings sold on the Ryanair website.

    4. Russia Regulation 1393 Removal of Russian Domestic Flights on Russian Carriers

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Russian Federation Regulation 1393 of August 8, 2022 on automated information systems ("Russian Regulation 1393") — indicates certain automated systems relating to the processing of Russian domestic air transportation, not owned by a Russian company or the Russian Federation, and operated within the Russian Federation, will no longer be able to process a Domestic Russian Flight on a Russian Carrier. Travelport will take action to comply with the regulation and will inhibit the booking of Domestic Russian Flights on Russian Carriers.

    5. Ten-Digit Total Fare Amounts – Phase 1

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This is the first of several enhancements to accommodate 10-digit total fare amounts.


    October 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Reordering of Segments Impacted by Schedule Changes and Upgrades

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport+ Schedule Changes and Upgrades will no longer come across out of order from Booking File Synch.

    2. Industry Mandate Minimum Connect Time (MCT) Connection-Building Filter (CBF) for Travelport+

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • On November 1, 2022, Minimum Connect Time (MCT) processing will be modified to support an International Air Transport Association (IATA) change. The change provides carriers the capability to restrict building connections to only their interline partners by using a new MCT record known as the Connection-Building Filter (CBF). Carrier's use of the MCT Connection-Building Filter is optional.

    3. Travelport Advanced Notification - Wideroes [WF] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • EMD Ancillary is implemented with WIDEROES.

    4. Travelport Advanced Notification - Air New Zealand [NZ] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Modification to the claimed PNR such as Add Name(s) and Segment(s) should be made separately. Do not perform both activities in the same transaction.

    5. Travelport Advanced Notification - Airlink [4Z] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • PNR Sync Option 3 is implemented with SA Airlink.


    September 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. ACH – IndiGo – Mandatory Promo Code Validation for Corporate Fares

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • IndiGo corporate fares require a promo code for reservations booked with reservation booking designator (RBD) "S" class of service.
    • The system will validate that a promo code has been entered when the reservation is priced to verify the promo code is entered as part of the fare requirement.

    2. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visa for Australia — Now Online

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa for Australia is now available only online.

    3. Special Service Request (SSR) — NMOK (No Mask Required) for Emirates (EK)

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Special Service Request (SSR) — NMOK (No Mask Required) for Emirates (EK).

    4. Travelport Advanced Notification - SkyTrans [QN] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Ticketing fulfillment can be completed on interline partner W2.

    5. Travelport Advanced Notification - Tunisair [TU] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • EMD Ancillary is included in release.

    6. Travelport APAC Air Partners Notification - Multiple Airline Advices

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Biman Bangladesh Airlines [BG]: Revised Rate of Exchange (ROE) of USD to BDT with effective from 02Aug2022
    • T’Way Air [TW]: Travel agent’s contact number is mandatory in PNR.


    August 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. IndiGo BSP Form of Payment

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • When using BSP Form of Payment, the payment type must match for both price and book transactions for fees to be assessed correctly and to avoid reconciliation discrepancies with IndiGo when the BSP fee is added

    2. IndiGo Complimentary Meals for Corporate Fares

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • For corporate fares, the system will automatically select the complimentary meal for one segment only of a connecting flight.

    3. Travelport Queue Control Console

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Highlight of this release is the ability for the Schedule Change Handler to handle flight cancellations when airlines themselves accept the schedule change.

    4. Store and Ticket Private Fares in a Single Filed Fare with Multiple Passenger Type Codes

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This change allows agency customers to auto-price and ticket airline/agency private fares in a single filed fare with multiple Passenger Type Codes.

    5. Mahogany Air [KT] Termination Notification in Travelport

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • As at June 30th 2022, Mahogany Air [KT] has been terminated on Travelport+. Any future queries or refunds, Requesting agents to contact Mahogany Air directly.

    6. Travelport APAC Air Partners Advisory - Thai Airways [TG]

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Mandatory requirement from Chinese and Taiwanese government wherein all carriers must provide passenger’s information in the reservation for any passenger traveling from/to both countries under iAPI system for China and PNR electronic transfer for Taiwan

    7. Travelport APAC Air Partners Advisory- Multiple Carriers

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Update in policies for Checked baggage, ADM's to be recieved in case of Incorrect Passenger data and many more.


    July 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Travelport+ Qantas NDC Content Launch in the UK and South Africa

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of Qantas Airways NDC content in the UK and South Africa.

    2. Travelport Agency Private Fares — Multiple GDS Distribution Groups

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Agency Private Fares, Net Fare Manager and Selling Fare Manager users are now able to create distribution groups with a combination of Travelport+, Travelport Apollo and Travelport Worldspan PCCs / SIDs within the same group.

    3. JSON Air APIs v6 Deprecation Notice

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • All v6 versions of the RESTful/JSON Air APIs will be deprecated and no longer available for customer use, effective September 30, 2022. Transactions sent on any JSON Air API on v6, after this date, will fail.


    June 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. IndiGo (6E) Changed 'SME Fare' to 'Corp Connect Fare'

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Indigo (6E) has changed its 'SME Fare' to 'Corp Connect Fare'.

    2. Travelport+ Special Service Request (SSR) Child Date of Birth — Format Change

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport+ now offers the option of adding the child's date of birth in the name field remarks, along with their age. If the AAT setting of CDOB is set to YES, then a Child Special Service Request (SSR CHLD) with date of birth will be required for any Booking File which has a child present in the booking. Travelport+ shall prompt for the child's date of birth to be entered in the name field and it will then populate it into a Special Service Request (SSR CHLD).

    3. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visa for Australia — Now Online

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa for Australia is now available only online.

    4. Premium Business Class Modifier for Fare Display, Search, and Best Buy Pricing

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This enhancement will allow a premium business class modifier to be appended to Fare Display, Search, and Best Buy Pricing requests.

    5. Travelport+ NDC Content Launch in USA and Canada

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This Advisory details the launch of selected NDC carrier content for the USA and Canada.


    May 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V22.1

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Release of Travelport Queue Control Console (QCC) V22.1

    2. Travelport Advanced Notification - Biman Bangladesh Airlines [BG] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport Advanced Notification - Biman Bangladesh Airlines [BG] Air Implementation

    3. Travelport Advanced Notification - Air Niugini [PX] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport Advanced Notification - Air Niugini [PX] Air Implementation

    4. Travelport Activation Notification - Thai Airways [TG] Air Implementation - Immediate

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport Activation Notification - Thai Airways [TG] Air Implementation - Immediate

    5. Travelport Activation Notification - Congo Airways [8Z] Air Implementation - Immediate

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport Activation Notification - Congo Airways [8Z] Air Implementation - Immediate


    April 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Display Other Rates in Hotel Availability

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Allow our agency customers on Travelport+ (1G) and Travelport Apollo (1V), to book other rates from providers, when the requested Rate Access Code is not valid or not available.

    2. Ability to Share Traveler and Agency Email Address with Participating Hotel Providers

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Enable our agency customers to share Agency email address and/or Traveler email address with participating Hotel providers, on hotel sell and hotel modify request using two new optional fields — these being: "/TM-" for Traveler Email Address and "/AM-" for Agency Email Address.
    • This enhancement will add a new line in Itinerary (*I) and History (*H) display. New error messages are introduced in Hotel Sell and Modify response.

    3. Travelport Advance Migration Notification - Royal Brunei [BI] Host migration from Altea [1A] to Hititcs

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport Advance Migration Notification - Royal Brunei [BI] Host migration from Altea [1A] to Hititcs.

    4. Travelport Advanced Notification - PNG Air [CG] Air Implementation

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport Advanced Notification - PNG Air [CG] Air Implementation.


    March 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Shopping and Fare Quote Baggage Modifier for Travelport+

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • An enhancement was made to shopping and fare quote entries to allow a baggage modifier (BAG) to be appended.

    2. CAT35 Net Fares Commission Updates

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Allow commission override on Category 35 Negotiated fares marked up by a percentage or by an amount.

    3. New Flight Comment for Passenger Health Information

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Airlines may begin filing Passenger Health Data in their flight schedules on March 1, 2022, to convey health information that may impact passenger boarding, deplaning and/or arrival at a destination.

    4. Retirement of schema versions of Travelport Universal API 16.4,17.1 and 17.2

    Notes:

    • Schemas associated with Release 16.4,17.1 and 17.2 will be retired on March 17, 2022.

    5. UL: Mandate Passenger Contact Information

    Notes:

    • Emergency contact details (Mobile & e-mail in CTCM and CTCE elements) in the PNR is mandatory for SriLankan Airlines flights with immediate effect to handle flight delays and disruptions.
    • The airline will not be responsible for any mishandling of passengers in the event of flight delays and disruptions if agents have not inserted the CTCM and CTCE elements.
    • For SSR entry format, please refer to MyTravelport KB0014594


    February 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Ryanair (FR) — Upgrade to Navitaire Newskies API version 4.4.5

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • Travelport upgrade to Navitaire Newskies API version 4.4.5, in coordination with Ryanair.

    2. Retirement of schema versions of Travelport Universal API 16.4,17.1 and 17.2

    Notes:

    • Schemas associated with Release 16.4,17.1 and 17.2 will be retired on March 17, 2022.

    3. Travelport Air Partners Global Updates and Changes for December 2021 consolidated

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • There are six new airlines signed with Rich Content and Branding.


    January 2022 - Monthly Bulletin

    1. Fare Identification Code (FIC) Modifier to Validate Rules

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This enhancement provides for a modifier (VR) with Fare Identification Code (FIC) entries.

    2. Manual Fare Build and Generation of MIRs for YK Segments

    url: Advisory Link

    Notes:

    • This enhancement will allow manual fare build and generation of MIRs for segments with a YK status.


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