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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

• Please refer below link for more info.

url: Advisory Link

• Please refer below link for more info.

url: Advisory Link

• 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.