Rules Coding

Rules Coding Resource Guide for Coding Rules in the ATPCO Automated Rules System

Rules Coding Resource

Table of Contents Glossary of Terms..................................... Terms......................................................... ......................................... ......................................... ................................. ....................... .......... 5 Record Structure............................. Structure................................................. ......................................... .......................................... ......................................... ............................... ........... 11 Overview ...................................... ........................................................... ......................................... ........................................ ........................................ ............................ ........ 11 Data Processing Using Records..................................................... Records.......................................................................... .................................... ............... 12 Applying the Data During Autopricing......................................................... Autopricing............................................................................ ................... 13 Processing a Fare Using Records Records 0, 1, 2, and 3 .......................................... .............................................................. .................... 14 Standard Format of Electronic Rules......................................... Rules............................................................. ........................................ .......................... ...... 15 Sequencing Hierarchy ........................................ ............................................................. .......................................... .......................................... ............................... .......... 23 Definitions of Terms Relevant to TSIs..................................... TSIs......................................................... ........................................ ........................... ....... 24 Category application assumptions ..................................... ......................................................... ........................................ ................................... ............... 26 Category Application: FC or PU/J ........................................ ............................................................. ......................................... ........................ 27 Classification of TSIs ....................................... ........................................................... ........................................ ......................................... ................................... ..............28 28 TSIs and Category Applications......................................... Applications............................................................. ........................................ ................................... ............... 31 TSIs and Geographic Locations ........................................ ............................................................. .......................................... .................................. ............. 31 Edits for TSIs................................................ TSIs.................................................................... ......................................... ......................................... .................................. .................. .... 32 General Rules.................. Rules ....................................... ......................................... ........................................ ........................................ ................................... ............................ ............. 33 Overview of General Rules ........................................ ............................................................. .......................................... ................................... .............. 33 Types and Location of General Rules ......................................... .............................................................. ..................................... ................ 34 The Purpose of Automated General Rules ....................................... ........................................................... .............................. .......... 35 The Role of Record 0 ........................................ ............................................................ ........................................ ........................................ .......................... ...... 35 How to Look at Record O General Rules ........................................ ............................................................ ............................... ........... 36 Viewing the Coded Record 0 Rule Provisions ........................................ ............................................................. ........................ ... 38


Table of Contents Glossary of Terms..................................... Terms......................................................... ......................................... ......................................... ................................. ....................... .......... 5 Record Structure............................. Structure................................................. ......................................... .......................................... ......................................... ............................... ........... 11 Overview ...................................... ........................................................... ......................................... ........................................ ........................................ ............................ ........ 11 Data Processing Using Records..................................................... Records.......................................................................... .................................... ............... 12 Applying the Data During Autopricing......................................................... Autopricing............................................................................ ................... 13 Processing a Fare Using Records Records 0, 1, 2, and 3 .......................................... .............................................................. .................... 14 Standard Format of Electronic Rules......................................... Rules............................................................. ........................................ .......................... ...... 15 Sequencing Hierarchy ........................................ ............................................................. .......................................... .......................................... ............................... .......... 23 Definitions of Terms Relevant to TSIs..................................... TSIs......................................................... ........................................ ........................... ....... 24 Category application assumptions ..................................... ......................................................... ........................................ ................................... ............... 26 Category Application: FC or PU/J ........................................ ............................................................. ......................................... ........................ 27 Classification of TSIs ....................................... ........................................................... ........................................ ......................................... ................................... ..............28 28 TSIs and Category Applications......................................... Applications............................................................. ........................................ ................................... ............... 31 TSIs and Geographic Locations ........................................ ............................................................. .......................................... .................................. ............. 31 Edits for TSIs................................................ TSIs.................................................................... ......................................... ......................................... .................................. .................. .... 32 General Rules.................. Rules ....................................... ......................................... ........................................ ........................................ ................................... ............................ ............. 33 Overview of General Rules ........................................ ............................................................. .......................................... ................................... .............. 33 Types and Location of General Rules ......................................... .............................................................. ..................................... ................ 34 The Purpose of Automated General Rules ....................................... ........................................................... .............................. .......... 35 The Role of Record 0 ........................................ ............................................................ ........................................ ........................................ .......................... ...... 35 How to Look at Record O General Rules ........................................ ............................................................ ............................... ........... 36 Viewing the Coded Record 0 Rule Provisions ........................................ ............................................................. ........................ ... 38


Passenger Type Code Usage Frequency ....................................... ............................................................ .......................................... ....................... 76 Companion and Family Type Fares Coding Convention Chart.......................................... Chart.......................................... 77 Passenger Type Codes .......................................... ............................................................... ......................................... ......................................... ............................. ........ 81 Using the Fare Type Matrix to Determine Type ....................................... ............................................................ ............................. ........ 87 Fare Type Codes................................................. Codes...................................................................... .......................................... ......................................... ............................... ...........88 88 Fare Type Matrix ........................................ ............................................................ ......................................... ......................................... .................................. .................... ...... 92 How to use this matrix................................................. matrix...................................................................... .......................................... .................................. ............. 92 Section A ........................................ ............................................................. ......................................... ........................................ ..................................... .......................... ......... 96 Section B ......................................... ............................................................. ........................................ ........................................ ..................................... ........................ ....... 105


Glossary of Terms The terms in the following list are used in reference materials for the ATPCO Automated Rules system. Each term is explained in greater detail in other manuals. The airline industry divides the world into three areas, also known as Traffic Conferences (TC):

Area

Note:

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Area 1: Western Hemisphere

•

Area 2: Europe, Africa, Middle East

•

Area 3: Asia, Pacific

The terms Area terms Area and and Traffic Conference are Conference are used interchangeably.

autopricing

The ability for a CRS to provide eligible fares for a passenger’s itinerary by programmatically processing the data coded in the rules and footnotes. An automated process used to price a ticket without human intervention.

batch

A unit of work containing a group of transactions that are entered and released to the file, used for describing a set of instructions that are being implemented. Every batch is identified by a 2character alphanumeric code (based on batch ID of user) plus a control number assigned by the system.

booking code

One or two letters functioning as an inventory control code. Also called the Reservation Booking Designator (RBD) or prime or prime booking code , it specifies the class of service in which to book b ook a traveler.

byte

A portion of a field in an electronic database.

carrier

Owner or service provider identified by a standard industry


domestic

Term used when a country’s domestic fares are for travel wholly within that country. At ATPCO, it usually refers to US and CA fares.

eConnect

Introduced in 1999, this is a user-friendly interface for the Bits and Bytes product that is available via the Internet for updating fare information.

embedded segment

Occurs when a change is made, but never filed in GFS . When another change is made, the unfiled segment becomes embedded and neither can be filed nor used for autopricing.

fare

Not only the amount a p passenger assenger pays, it also contains the conditions for travel at this amount (that is, the rules and/or restrictions that must be satisfied in order to qualify for a specific fare). Together, fares and rules form an infrastructure used for autopricing (identifying a fare electronically). A fare has 13 components, including tariff, carrier, rule, market, and amount.

fare class

Also called fare called fare basis , it contains three parts: fare class code, explanation text, and booking code. Based on industry standards, the fare class code is an 8-character code that signals fare parameters in an abbreviated form. The fare class also serves as a bridge between the fare and the rule provisions, thus enabling a fare to price automatically. It is usually assigned by the carrier. It usually indicates class of service and may also indicate basic ticketing requirements a passenger must meet to qualify for a given fare, such as day, season, reservation/payment requirements, and fare type.

fare family

A method of identifying multiple fare classes within a single entry. In the Category ID, the Fare Class field can be b e coded with a hyphen to mean "all fare classes classes that contain these these characters." For


connected to the rule provisions. (For example, “Instant purchase, nonrefundable” fares will have Category 5 restrictions coded, which state those requirements, and penalty descriptions in Category 16.) Fare Type Matrix

Matrix list of fare types used to define fare type codes—valuable in autopricing.

field

The area containing certain data in an electronic database. A specific area on a screen where wh ere data can be entered by the user.

filed

A status assigned by the system to records that have been filed through GFS—the only records that can be viewed by other carriers in the inquiry mode. Once filed, records are also sent in the next transmission of subscriptions.

footnote

Used along with categories to further restrict a fare, f are, it usually contains travel dates, sales dates, or other special conditions. An advantage of coding restrictions in a footnote rather than a rule is that a footnote may reside in any fare within its carrier/tariff. Any number 1–99 and any letter other than F and T may be assigned to the footnote. (F and T are reserved to mean travel must be FROM/TO the first city shown in a given market when market when they are coded in Category 23.)

gateway

The last point of departure and first point of arrival within a Geographic Locale as specified below: (Note there is an implied hierarchy in the following fo llowing descriptions.) When traveling between areas (1, 2, or o r 3) the last point of departure and first point of arrival in that area. When traveling between zones within an area, the last point of departure and first point of arrival in that zone.


new fares regarding their countries to be filed with them for approval. Now electronic, government notification was previously sent by messenger; fares are filed several times daily. governing rule

Restrictions that apply to the majority of the fare rules and do not appear in the fare rules. When no category data is specifically coded in a fare rule, the governing rule is deemed to apply. Also, it is possible to specify an alternate governing rule for a sequence, or to negate the governing rule in whole or in part.

IDMS

Integrated Data Management System. The mainframe database of the fares and rules system that provides facilities required by the various applications it contains. Used to interpret all the tariff rule provisions (languages, currency, regions, etc.) automatically online. It is accessed through the 3270 emulator, which is used to update the fare information.

international

Travel between any two or more unique countries (sovereign states).

international tariff

As used in this document, the term means a tariff whose geographic application is other than within/between the United States and Canada.

IPR

International Passenger Rules. Used as the first three letters for a Rules Tariff.

journey

Entire ticket/itinerary, all points on a ticket.

leg

A service of transportation between two consecutive scheduled intermediate stops on any given flight.

negotiated fare

A fare that is not publicly displayed and distributed, but is offered selectively to customers and agents and which differs from any published fare in respect to level, conditions, or reservation


published fare

A fare published for use in pricing air transportation from one city to another.

RBD

Reservation booking designator, also called primary booking code . Designates the class of service during air travel.

records

Primary computerized information, including rate and fare information used by CRSs during autopricing to validate coded fare information.

Record 0

The general rule application: the connection between the coded general rules and the published fare rules (when a fare rule is read during autopricing, this part of the system directs which general rule to apply, if any).

Record 1

Section of the database that contains the fare class application record (see also fare class record ).

Record 2

(Category Control) Section of the database that consists of table numbers and links to the actual data organized by category and listed in Record 3. Information in this section often appears in a grid.

Record 3

Contains the actual restriction information sorted according to topics and coded in compartments called categories; for example, Category 2 = Day/time restrictions and Category 3 = S easonal restrictions.

routing

Restrictions on a fare based on travel routes and defined by routing maps

rule

The necessary provisions and conditions under which traveling may occur that meet the special requirements set by a carrier or government regulatory agency. It is linked by fare class to fare record and includes the booking code and categories for a given


system assumptions

Category default: what will be coded or assumed if the carrier does not provide information concerning this possibility.

tariff

Geographic areas of the world are assigned tariff number and names by ATPCO. Fares for markets within that geographic area are distributed with the assigned tariff number; for example, AllFares, International, and Domestic.

Note:

The ATPCO database is organized by database tariffs: a distinct name identifying the location of information on the hard drive of the database. Grouped by logical areas of the world, they include fares, rules, routing, and arbitrary tariffs. Database tariffs work together to supply an output product for automated pricing. Other APTCO uses of the term tariff refer to written fare and rule information including the following: Published (Public) Tariff – Contains fare and rule data that is available for public inquiry, whereas a private tariff contains far e and rule data that is not: private tariffs have a limited distribution. Paper Tariff – Officially filed on paper with a government. Filed Tariff – A term used to specify those filed through GFS with one or more governments. It differentiates these tariffs from nonfiled, because there are some requirements and edits that differ based on which type of tariff is being updated. Non-filed Tariff – A term used to specify tariffs that may or may not be processed through GFS , but are not filed by ATPCO with any government.

trip

A portion of an itinerary between two consecutive fare break points (used in domestic tariffs; it is the same as fare component).


Record structure Overview Analysts use Records to build the provisions that support a fare record. The fare record is used by the fare quote system to autoprice a fare.

General Rule Application (Record 0) A General Rule Application record exists in the database for each unique rules tariff, rule number, and effective date. Record 0 contains one of two types of information: 1. Provides the tariff and rule number of the associated general rule provisions to be applied in conjunction with a fare rule. Example: Fare rule tariff–001, CXR–BA will indicate that for the stopover provisions (Category 8), General Rule IPRG, Rule 0135 applies. OR 2. Designates each rule number in the database as fare rule, g eneral rule, Fare By Rule, or industry rule.

Fare Class Application (Record 1) For each occurrence of a rules tariff, carrier, rule number, fare class, and effective/ discontinue date, there is at least one Record 1 that con veys the data pertinent to the Fare Class, such as passenger type code and primary booking codes. In addition, Record 1 will have indicators for the type of fare display in which the fare


Data processing using records Fare (Published & Constructed) Tariff, Carrier, Market pair, Fare Class, Rule #, OW or RT, Fare Amount, Currency, Footnote, Routing, Effective Date, Discontinue Date, GFS FA No

Record 0 (indicates Source Tariff and rule numbers of the General Rule)

Record 1 –

Fare Class Record (identify Tariff/Carrier/Rule # containing Fare Class)

Footnote Record 2 – for each category Go to Rules System for Tariff/Carrier/Rule# that contains list of each category with provisions

Alternate General Rule If no Record 2 for a category, apply general rule

Record 2 - For Each Category (match to the fare and the indicators from Record 1) 1 Eligibility 2 Day/Time 3 Seasonality 4 Flight App 5 Reservations 6 Minimum stay 7 Maximum stay 8 Stopovers 9 Transfers 10 Combinability 11 Blackouts 12 Surcharges 13 Accomp. Travel 14 Travel Restrictions 15 Sales Restrict 16 Penalties 17 HIP/Mileage 18 Endorsements 19-22 Discounts 23 Miscellaneous 25 Fare by Rule 26-7 Groups & Tours


Applying the data during autopricing

Start with the fare. Tariff

Carrier

Rule

Market

Fare Class

OW/RT

Date

EUROP

SR

0009

BRU-PAR

VWAX

2

01FEB02

Match to Fare Class Application (Record 1) information. IPREURP/ SR/ 0009 / VWAX /N BE – N FR/2/ 01FEB02

Continue processing to retrieve category information for corresponding Sequence List (Record 2) to match and define fare.

If Sequence List contains no specific match criteria, any fare attempted will match this sequence. Sequence # 9000000 (no match criteria)

Match with Sequence List (Record 2) in Category 2 using sequence numbers to point to data in Category Data Tables (Record 3). Sequence # 9000000 lists Data Table 602


Processing a fare using Records 0, 1, 2, and 3 The flow chart that appears on the previous page illustrates the basic “rule building” processing path used by fare quote systems to search the ATPCO Fare Record for coded fare restrictions (rules). A fare quote system processes a fare by attempting to match a passenger need with fares that are available. The system must identify a fare whose conditions match those which the passenger is presenting. In processing, the system could retrieve multiple fares for the passenger to use. The CRS will select the lowest applicable fare to charge the passenger. Fare Class Application (Record 1)

The Fare Quote system looks first at the Fare Record, which identifies the tariff (geographical area of travel), carrier, and rule number that contains that fare class. Then the Fare Class Application (Record 1) is searched to try to match the fare basis code to the passenger type, available booking codes, fare types, etc. The next step is to read the footnote or fare rule provisions. Generally, a fare quote system processes the footnote before the fare rule is searched.

General Rule Application (Record 0)

The system then enters the General Rule (Record 0), which will indicate the source tariff and rule numbers of the general rule. Next, the Rules system is searched to match the rule provisions with the passenger need. The CRS system pulls out the fare class data and the general rule and combines that information. When all information is available, the appro priate fare will be displayed.

Sequence List (Record 2)

A match is attempted in the Sequence List (Record 2) for each Category (1–50). If a category has no restrictions (no data) and there is a general rule, the general rule is applied. Each time the system identifies sequences in the sequence list, an attempt is made to match a sequence in that record, beginning with the lowest-numbered sequence. The system makes an inquiry of each sequence until a match is made. Once a match to a sequence is made, the provisions attached to that sequence apply to the fare. The system will not look for


Standard format of electronic rules Automated fare rules appear in a standardized format and may contain any or all of the categories of information listed below. Conditions that govern fares are found in the applicable fare rule. In addition, general rules, if published on behalf of each carrier, will also apply unless otherwise indicated. The assumptions, which appear below, apply if a category does not appear in an automated fare rule, or if a specific provision, such as different Combinability journey types, is not addressed. Category 1 (Eligibility)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE ASSUMPTION IS THAT THERE ARE NO ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS. This category is used to define the identification requirements and age rang e for a particular passenger type, if such conditions exist. It is not used to define the actual passenger types, such as clergy or military, for a fare class. Passenger type information is provided in the fare class application. Category 2 (Day/Time)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE ASSUMPTION IS THAT THE FARE IS AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY AND ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK. This category defines times and/or days when travel is permitted. The day/time information applies to origins of trips scheduled to depart during that time period.


Category 5 (Advance Reservations/Ticketing)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THERE ARE NO ADVANCE RESERVATIONS OR TICKETING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FARE. This category is used to define reservations and/or ticketing requirements applicable to a fare for original ticket issue. It will indicate which sectors of travel, if any, must be confirmed prior to ticketing. When time limits exist, it is assumed that these must be met prior to commencement of outbound travel. Advance requirements for ticket revalidation or reissue are not reflected in this category but are reflected in Category 16 (Penalties). Category 6 (Minimum Stay)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT IT IS ASSUMED THAT THERE ARE NO MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS FARE. This category specifies the first time return travel may commence. It will also indicate the points to be used in calculating the minimum stay. Unless stated otherwise, it is assumed that the calculation begins at the point of origin and the day of departure is not included. If the point from which return travel may commence is not defined, it will be assumed to be the last point of stopover. Likewise, if outward destination is not defined, it will b e assumed that the outward destination is the last point of stopover. Category 7 (Maximum Stay)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT IT IS ASSUMED THAT THERE IS NO MAXIMUM STAY FOR THE FARE. This category indicates the last time at which return travel may commence or be completed. When this category is present, it will always specify whether the maximum stay applies to travel commencement from point of return or travel completion. As in Minimum Stay, it is


Category 9 (Transfers)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT TRANSFERS MAY BE MADE ANYWHERE ALONG THE PASSENGER'S ROUTE. This category defines the conditions or restrictions under which transfers may occur and the applicable charges, carriers, and locations associated with these transfers. Category 10 (Combinations)

ASSUMPTIONS: THE FOLLOWING ASSUMPTIONS WILL APPLY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: •

•

•

Open Jaws/Round Trips/Circle Trips and End-on-End combinations are not permitted. International fares may be combined with add-ons unless specifically prohibited/restricted. When Open Jaws/Round Trips/Circle Trips are permitted, unless otherwise stated: •

Combinations are permitted with any carrier.

•

Combinations are permitted with any tariff and any rule.

•

Combinations are permitted with any round trip or one-way fare.

The Open Jaw segment can be between any two geographic points. This category deals with combinations that are permitted with specified fares and other fares/add-ons to construct one way, round trip, circle trip, and open jaw transportation. It consists of five major and four minor subcategories. The five major types are as follows: •

1. Open Jaws (Subcategory 101) 2. Two Component Circle Trips (Subcategory 102)


Category 11 (Blackout Dates)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE FARE IS NOT SUBJECT TO BLACKOUT DATES. This category is used to define single dates or date ranges where travel is not permitted. The assumption is made that blackouts apply to the scheduled departure time of a flight regardless of the portion of the passenger's travel they represent. Category 12 (Surcharges)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THERE ARE NO SURCHARGES. This category defines the conditions under which surcharges are applicable and the corresponding charge. If restrictions for a fare may be waived or modified based upon payment of a charge, this will be found here or in Category 16 (Penalties). Category 13 (Accompanied Travel)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT ANY PASSENGER MAY TRAVEL ALONE OVER THE ENTIRE ROUTING. This category is used as a component of a rule when travel with one or more other passengers is necessary to qualify for a fare. Category 14 (Travel Restrictions)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE FARE IS AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL AT ALL TIMES.


Category 16 (Penalties)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THERE ARE NOT PENALTIES FOR A FARE. This category is used to determine if penalties are applicable for a fare and what charges will be assessed. It is also used to specify under what conditions reroutings may take place or tickets may be reissued. Category 17 (Hip/Mileage Exceptions)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE HIGHER INTERMEDIATE POINT RULE APPLIES. This category is used to negate the assumption that stopovers or connections are made at specific geographic locations. Category 18 (Ticket Endorsements)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THERE ARE NO TICKET ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FARE. This category is used to indicate ticket endorsement text and the location o n the ticket for the endorsement. Category 19 (Children Discounts)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE FARE IS NOT DISCOUNTABLE FOR CHILDREN. This category is used to provide either specific fare amounts or the information for


Category 22 (All Other Discounts)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE FARE IS NOT DISCOUNTABLE FOR THE PASSENGER TYPES THAT FALL INTO THIS CATEGORY. This category is used to provide the specific fare amounts or the information for calculating discount fares for all passenger types other than children, tour conductors, or agents. It also specifies the accompanying travel requirements for the passengers traveling at the calculated or specified fare. Category 23 (Miscellaneous Provisions)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THEN THE FARES MAY BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE. This category is used to specify whether specific fares should or should not be used for construction of unpublished fares, proration, refund calculation, currency adjustments, or as proportional fares. It will also contain any miscellaneous information that is not category specific, such as general rules not being applicable. Category 24 (currently not available) Category 25 (Fare By Rule)

CATEGORY 25 IS USED FOR THE CREATION OF FARE RECORDS USING THE AUTOMATED RULES SYSTEM. CATEGORY 25 SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FARE BY RULE FARES:


Category 27 (Tours)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE ASSUMPTION IS THAT THERE ARE NO TOUR PROVISIONS FOR THE FARE. This category reflects the requirements to qualify for a tour f are, such as minimum package and nights, minimum price, tour number, and tour type. Category 28 (Visit Another Country)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE ASSUMPTION IS THAT THE FARE IS NOT A VISIT ANOTHER COUNTRY FARE. This category reflects the requirements to qualify for a Visit Another Country f are, such as country of residence, distance from destination country, and ticket purchase. Category 29 (Deposits)

ASSUMPTION: IF THIS CATEGORY IS NOT PRESENT THE ASSUMPTION IS THAT THERE ARE NO DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FARE. This category indicates if there are deposit requirements to qualify for a fare, such as deposit amount, days required prior to ticketing/travel, refund of deposit conditions, and waivers fo r the deposit requirements. Category 31 (Voluntary Changes)

ASSUMPTION: THE ABSENCE OF CATEGORY 31 INDICATES THAT AUTOMATED REISSUES ARE NOT PERMITTED AND THE VOLUNTARY CHANGE MUST BE PROCESSED MANUALLY.


Category 33 (Voluntary Refunds)

IN THE ABSENCE OF THIS CATEGORY OR WHEN NO APPLICABLE PROVISION IS FOUND THEN AUTOMATED REFUNDS ARE NOT PERMITTED. WHEN THIS CATEGORY IS PRESENT AND APPLIES, THEN AUTOMATED VOLUNTARY REFUNDS ARE PERMITTED. This category is used to define the requirements and conditions that must be met in order for a passenger to receive an automated voluntary refund of an existing ticket. A voluntary refund is defined as a refund in which the passenger has requested that an existing ticket be refunded, less penalty fee and value of any portion used. Category 35 (Negotiated Fares)

CATEGORY 35 IS USED TO IDENTIFY THE TICKETING, SECURITY, AND FARE CREATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE FOR NEGOTIATED FARES AND MAY ALSO BE USED FOR OTHER PRIVATE FARES. IN THE ABSENCE OF CATEGORY 35, THE FARES ARE NOT NEGOTIATED FARES. THERE WILL BE NO GENERAL RULES CODED FOR CATEGORY 35. The presence of a Category 35 provision with a specific Record 1 identifies the fares referenced as Negotiated Fares. These fares will be marked in Record 1 b y the use of selected values in the Display Type field. Fares without these Display Types may have a Category 35, but they are not Negotiated Fares. Coding Category 35 will focus on the three main sections of the Category: •

Ticketing/Commission

•

Security

•

Fare Creation


Sequencing hierarchy The following hierarchy for the Sequence List (Record 2) is the suggested way to order sequences. Special circumstances may require different sequencing. The key to determining sequence hierarchy is to code the most specific provisions first (lower sequence number) and general provisions last (higher sequence number). For unlisted combinations, consider the placement in the chart below.

Suggested Sequence Number Series

Sequence Definitions

1,000,000

Fare Class Specific + Locales: 1.

City to a) City b) State c) Nation d) Zone e) Area

2.

State to a) State b) Nation c) Zone d) Area

3.

Nation to a) Nation b) Zone c) Area

4.

Zone to a) Zone b) Area

5.

Area to Area

2,000,000

Fare Class Specific ONLY

3,000,000

Fare Family Specific + Locales: 1.


2.


3.


4.

Zone to a) Zone b) Area

5.

Area to Area

4,000,000

Fare Family Specific ONLY

5,000,000

Fare Type/Season type/Day of Week type Specific + Locales: 1.


2.


3.



Definitions of Terms Relevant to TSIs It is important to understand the terms used in TSIs. Below are the most common terms associated with TSIs. domestic

Within a sovereign state (IATA country code). The pro posed new definition would exclude travel between the United States and Canada or within Scandinavia as domestic. The general consensus at the last meeting was that ‘”within any one IATA country code” would define domestic. There was also a question on whether this included territories. The participants agreed that if a territory has its own IATA country code it would not be considered domestic travel. If a territory does not have its own IATA country code, it would be considered a part of the sovereign state and would be in the domestic definition. For example, travel between US and PR/VI is now considered domestic.

destination

Ultimate point of a journey. When destination is used in a fare rule, general rule, or Rule 2, it will be necessary to review the carrier’s definition of that term. If no definition is included in the tariff, it will be necessary to obtain a definition from the carrier.

fare destination

Ultimate point of the priceable unit.

fare component

A portion of an itinerary between two consecutive fare break points. (Same as trip but used in international tariffs).

gateway

Last point of departure and first point of arrival within a geographic locale as specified below.

Note:

There is an implied hierarchy in the following descriptions. When traveling between Areas (1, 2, or 3), the last point of


A category data table with TSI 12 would be stating “arrival at [gateway] LON” outbound and “arrival at [gateway] BOS” inbound. international

Travel between any two or more sovereign states (utilization of IATA country codes).

journey

Entire ticket (all points on a ticket).

origin

Initial starting place of the journey as shown on the ticket.

fare origin

Initial point of a priceable unit.

overwater

When crossing a water mass within Area 1, the portion of travel from the last point of departure within the continental US/CA to the first point of arrival outside continental US/CA, and/or the last point of departure outside the continental US/CA to the first point of arrival within the continental US/CA. this definition applies specifically for the following points: •

Between continental US/CA and Hawaii

•

Between continental US/CA and Alaska

•

Between US/CA/Hawaii/Alaska and Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands

Between Alaska and Hawaii Farthest geographical fare break point from the priceable unit’s origin. •

point of turnaround priceable unit

Two Definitions: 1) A one-way fare which is qualified in its own terms independent of any other fare component. 2) Combination of two or more fare components where one or more of the components is dependent upon all the others to


Category application assumptions Each category is distinguished as being Pricing Unit/Journey–based or Fare Component– based. Pricing Unit/Journey category restrictions apply to either a combination of two or more fares or to a single one-way fare. Fare Component category provisions apply between con secutive fare break points only. Maximum Stay is an example of a Pricing Unit/Journey category, and Day/Time is an example of a Fare Component–based category.


Category Application: FC or PU/J Category

Fare Component (FC) – Priceable Unit (PU)/Journey (J)

1

Fare Component

2

Fare Component (Priceable Unit/Journey when Travel from Fare Origin Field is coded)

3

Priceable Unit (Fare Component when Each Trip Field is coded)

4

Fare Component (Priceable Unit/Journey when Byte 38 is 3/4/5) [Inbound/Outbound/Either]

5

Priceable Unit/Journey

6


7


8

Bytes 8–11 and 24–26 are Priceable Unit/Journey; all others are Fare Component

9

Fare Component, except when the same fare class is used for round trip, then Bytes 8– 11 (min/max) are Priceable Unit/Journey

10


11

Fare Component

12

Fare Component (Priceable Unit/Journey when Byte 39 is 2/4/6)[Per RT]

13

Fare Component

14

Bytes 8–15 are Priceable Unit/Journey (Travel must be completed by). All others are fare component.

15

Field by field application


Classification of TSIs The list of TSIs appropriate for a category may be viewed by clicking the button near any TSI field. Each TSI has a specific meaning and many show an (I) or (D) to indicate whether it is to be used in International or Domestic tariffs. The list below indicates whether the TSI is Fare Component–, Pricing Unit–, or Journey-based.

Pricing Unit TSIs 01

DEPARTURE FROM FARE ORIGIN

10

ARRIVAL AT FARE DESTINATION

17

DEPARTURE FROM POINT OF STOPOVER FARTHEST FROM THE FARE ORIGIN GEOGRAPHICALLY

26

OUTSIDE GEOGRAPHIC TYPE OF FARE ORIGIN

27

OUTSIDE GEOGRAPHIC TYPE OF TURNAROUND POINT

28

WITHIN GEOGRAPHIC TYPE OF FARE ORIGIN

29

WITHIN GEOGRAPHIC TYPE OF TURNAROUND POINT

34

ARRIVAL AT POINT OF TURNAROUND

35

DEPARTURE FROM POINT OF TURNAROUND

40

DEPARTURE OF OUTBOUND TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR

41

DEPARTURE OF OUTBOUND TRANSPACIFIC SECTOR

46

DEPARTURE FROM LAST STOPOVER OUTSIDE GEOGRAPHIC TYPE OF FARE ORIGIN


Journey TSIs 59

DEPARTURE OF JOURNEY ORIGIN

60

ARRIVAL AT JOURNEY DESTINATION

63

DEPARTURE OF FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR OF THE JOURNEY

66

DEPARTURE OF LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR OF THE JOURNEY

70

ARRIVAL AT THE FIRST POINT OF STOPOVER OUTSIDE THE GEOGRAPHIC TYPE OF ORIGIN OF THE JOURNEY

71

DEPARTURE OF LAST STOPOVER IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE OF THE JOURNEY

73

DEPARTURE FROM THE LAST STOPOVER BEFORE THE INBOUND TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR OF THE JOURNEY

75

ALL INTERNATIONAL SECTORS OF THE JOURNEY

76

ALL DOMESTIC SECTORS OF THE JOURNEY

80

WITHIN ANY ONE COUNTRY OF THE JOURNEY

81

DEPARTURE FROM THE LAST STOPOVER BEFORE THE INBOUND TRANSPACIFIC SECTOR OF THE JOURNEY

85

FROM LAST FARE BREAK OUTSIDE COUNTRY OF JOURNEY ORIGIN

86

ARRIVAL AT FIRST BREAK OUTSIDE COUNTRY OF JOURNEY ORIGIN

Fare Component TSIs


11

ARRIVAL AT FIRST STOPOVER

12

ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION GATEWAY

13

ARRIVAL OF OVERWATER SEGMENT

18

ALL INTERNATIONAL SECTORS

19

ALL DOMESTIC SECTORS

21

DEPARTURE FROM STOPOVER

24

ARRIVAL AT FIRST POINT OF STOPOVER OUTSIDE THE GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE

25

ALL SEGMENTS

31

TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR(S)

32

TRANSPACIFIC SECTOR(S)

33

OUTSIDE THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE

36

DEPARTURE FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL STOPOVER POINT

37

DEPARTURE OF TRANSOCEANIC SECTOR(S)

38

ARRIVAL OF TRANSOCEANIC SECTOR(S)

39

WITHIN ANY ONE COUNTRY

47

OVERWATER SEGMENT(S)

48

DEPARTURE OF FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR

49

ARRIVAL AT THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE

50

DEPARTURE FROM THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE

52

DEPARTURE OF LAST SECTOR


TSIs and Category Applications Most TSIs are applicable for either type of category; however, some TSIs are specifically designed for a Pricing Unit/Journey and therefore are inappropriate in a Fare Component category. TSI 01, which states “Departure from fare origin,” is an example of a Pricing Unit/Journey TSI. Under certain circumstances a Pricing Unit/Journey TSI will be permitted as valid coding in a Fare Component category because additional coding is overriding th e system assumption for that category. The result is a change to the category application to be that of a Pricing Unit. Example: A TSI 01 “Departure from fare origin” can be coded in a Fare Component category to override the system assumption and allow the category to apply as a Pricing Unit/Journey

The assumptions that must be followed when processing TSIs are listed below: 1. A Pricing Unit TSI cannot override the fare component application of a category. 2. Journey-based TSIs are outside the bounds of Pricing Unit. They refer to the entire journey and include all fare combinations/fare constructions written on the ticket for the journey. Journey-based TSIs always override the application of the category and will result in the provision being applied for the entire journey. A Journey TSI cannot override the fare component application of a category, except in the instances listed in numbers 3 and 4. 3. A fare component TSI cannot override the pricing unit application of a category. 4. In a qualifying conditional IF set, the main category takes on the application of the qualifying category. For example, if Flight Restrictions is an IF clause from Combinations, then Combinations is applied as a Fare Component instead of a Pricing Unit category.


Example: Itinerary: LAX—NYC—LON, and a LAX—LON fare is being priced. In Day/Time, the data table contains a Geographic Locale of NYC and no TSI is coded; therefore, the day/time application restriction will be applied to NYC. If the geographic locale does not match a portion of travel, then there is a “no match” to that category data table. Example: Itinerary: LAX—NYC—LON, and a LAX—LON fare is being priced. In Day/Time, the data table contains a Geographic Locale o f BOS and no TSI is coded, therefore the day/time application restriction of this data table will not match the fare in question. This result is considered a “no match.”

3. TSI AND NO GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE If the TSI matches a portion of travel, then apply the restriction at that portion of travel where the match occurs. If the TSI does not match a portion of travel, then the result is a “no match.” Example: Itinerary: ATL—LAX—HNL, and an ATL—HNL fare is being priced. In Seasonality, the data table contains a TSI 07 (“departure of the overwater segment”) and no Geographic Locale is code; therefore, the seasonal application restriction will be applied in LAX. If the itinerary and the fare is ATL—LAX, and the data table in Seasonality contains a TSI 07 and no Geographic Locale is coded, the result is a “no match.” 4. TSI WITH GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE If the TSI and the Geographic Locale match a portion of travel, apply the restriction at that portion of travel where the match occurs. If the TSI and the Geographic Locale do not match a portion of travel, then the result is a “no match.”

Edits for TSIs


General rules A carrier’s general rule applies whenever coding is absent in a category. Automated general rules are reflections of a carrier’s paper general rules in filed tariffs and carrier’s requests in AllFares tariffs. An automated general rule that is coded for a category will always apply unless something is coded in a category of a fare rule to override it. When a carrier designs a general rule, they do not have to state provisions for every category for every fare rule. The analyst knows to check the carrier’s general rule before filing a fare rule so that the carrier’s intent will be expressed.

Overview of general rules Electronic fare rules appear in a standardized format and may contain any or all of the categories of information. Conditions that govern f ares are found in the applicable fare rule. Also, additional provisions may be found in the carrier’s general rules. These general rule provisions will apply unless data coded in the category overrides them. It is very important to understand the impact of general rules in the automated quote process. There are three types of general rules at ATPCO: paper general rules, electronic general rules, and automated general rules. It must be remembered that all of these types reflect the same information, but they reside in different parts of the ATPCO system, or are found only on paper. Automated general rules are reflections of carriers’ paper general rules in filed tariffs and carriers’ requests in AllFares tariffs. The following diagram illustrates the relationship between all three types of general rules. This section presents information on the shaded area.


Types and location of general rules (Required for filed tariffs to and from US/CA, and in US/CA Domestic geographical areas) PAPER GENERAL RULES (FILED WITH GOVERNMENTS ON PAPER)

Electronic Online General Rules (FILED WITH GOVERNMENTS VIA GFS)

Record 6 of the Booking Code Exception Table (FOR CANADIAN FILINGS)

Automated General Rules (NOT FILED WITH GOVERNMENTS) Record 0

AllFares has more flexible application of General Rules. CARRIER

Automated General Rules Record 0

May use Reso 100 (YY fares) as guidelines


The purpose of automated general rules The advantage of coding an automated general rule in a category is that the coding is only done once for the whole tariff, but it affects the autopricing whenever a fare in that tariff is validated. Because automated general rules reside in the Automated Rules system, they appear in text just like regular category data. The difference is that they apply to all the existing rules within each tariff to which a general rule is attached. Coding a general rule avoids the necessity for the carriers to instruct or code the same provisions in certain categories in each of their rules. For example, if a child (CNN) is always given a 67% discount, this information may be coded in their general rule for Category 19. The automated general rule provisions will override the system assumption and automatically apply when those categories are blank. The following example illustrates the benefit of having automated general rules.

Example of general rule application Fare Rule Coding IPRA Rule 2021

IPRG General Rules Coded

Coded: Fare Class

Rule 135

Stopovers

(08)

Advance Res/Tkt

(05)

Rule 64

Surcharges

(12)

Stopovers

(08)

Rule 200

Children’s Dis.

(19)

Combinations

(10)

Blackouts

(11)

Sales Restrictions

(15)

The Role of Record 0


How to look at Record O general rules Step 1.

Access the Automated Rules application.

Figure RCR- 1

Automated Rules system Home page


Figure RCR- 2

General Rule Application Screen

In Figure RCR- 2 the Record 0 appears for the selected Carrier and Rules Tariff. Record 0 connects the automated general rules to the published fare rules. In other words, when a CRS reads a fare rule, Record 0 tells the CRS which general rules to apply.


Viewing the coded Record 0 rule provisions

Figure RCR- 3 General Rule Application

In order to view the provisions of each automated general rule, you will need to note the rule number and source tariff from the above screen. Step 1.

Determine the category number, rule number, and source tariff. For example, if you would like to view the general rule provisions for stopovers, the category would be 8, the rule number 0135 and the source tariff IPRG.


Figure RCR- 5

Step 4.

Sequence List screen

To view the text for the provision, select Text from the sequence.

Figure RCR- 6

Text for coded General Rule provision

field of the


Coding that affects a category’s general rule The fields on the Sequence List screen determine what information to apply and how to match or reject the information found in the fare rule, footnote, and the general rule. If the Sequence List (Record 2) in a fare rule states Category Not Applicable, this statement indicates that the system assumption for both the fare rule and the general rule should be applied. If the Sequence List (Record 2) in a fare rule specifies an Alternate General Rule (meaning a source tariff and rule need to be examined), this information should apply in place of any information stated in the General Rule for this carrier/tariff. If there is a match to this alternate general rule information, that data would apply. If there is no match, the category system assumption would then apply. Note:

Additional information regarding the manipulation of general rules for a category appears in module B of the book on Challenging Categories.

Manipulating automated general rules The system assumption for most categories states that when any o f these categories are absent or not applicable, the provisions in that category do not apply. However, many carriers have a general rule that stipulates certain provisions in a category are to apply whenever a rule appears in the tariff in which the general rule is coded. When a carrier has a general rule for a particular category, it is stored in Record 0 and will apply automatically unless other restrictions are coded in the applicable category that will override the general rule. An analyst should always check for a general rule in each category being coded. Knowing the details listed in a general rule saves coding time, since the instructed provisions for a new fare may already b e coded in the carrier’s general rule.


General Rule

Coding

Reason

No General Rule

Blank

System assumption for discount categories is no discount.

General Rule

N/Provisions coded

When the carrier wishes to specify different discounts than those that appear in the general rule for this or any other tariff, those provisions are coded and the General Rule is negated.

Hard Code:

When some but not all discounts that appear in a general rule are to be applied, hard code to negate those discounts which are not to be applied, and all other discounts from the general rule will apply. For example, if a carrier has discounts in Category 22 for SRC, YTH and DIS in its general rule but does not want a discount for senior citizens in the rule being coded, the analyst has the option of hard coding “SRC-No Discount.” Then those with a PTC of SRC would not receive a discount, but the general rule allowing discounts for youth and disabled would still apply.

General Rule

SRC-No Discount

Using general rules allows the carriers to code preferred p rovisions only once in a tariff— rather than coding the same provisions in each of several rules. However, sometimes those preferred provisions must be altered in individual rules within that tariff. In this case the carriers must answer the following questions in order to determine how the general rule for that category is to be addressed: •

Question 1: Are the new provisions to be applied in addition to the general rule which has already been coded? When both are to be applied (an option that is available in Categories 12, 19-22, 15 and 16), the analyst codes the new provisions and the CRS will apply those plus all applicable general rule provisions.


General Rule Negated on Summary screen If provisions other than those in the general rule are desired, those provisions are coded on the category data screens, and the is populated. This action negates the general rule so that the general rule provisions will not be applied.

Figure RCR- 7

Summary screen


General Rule is Not to be Applied (NOT APL) If the system assumption is desired in place of the general rule provision the General Rule is not to be Applied (NOT APL) function is used. NOT APL on the Summary screen

On the Summary screen, populate the

field.


NOT APL on the Sequence List screen

Figure RCR- 9

Sequence List screen

On the sequence list screen, in the

field, enter NOT APL.

ALT GEN (Alternate General Rule Supplied)

A carrier can also supply an alternate general rule by pointing to a different general rule that they would like applied to the current fare rule. These alternate g eneral rules will never appear on their General Rule Application list. This infor mation must be coded on the Summary screen (below).


ATPCO supplies everything necessary for coded discounts to apply automatically. However, some carriers do not wish to state specific discounts within the fare rule. These carriers offer a variety of discounts based on several conditions such as type of travel, class of service, and carrier ownership control. These discounts may change frequently, and the carrier may not wish to make them public. Agents are alerted by a note text table that discounts apply, and they are instructed to contact the carrier for details. In this case, the carrier’s reservation agents use company manuals of discount information at the time of the individual reservation. These manuals are frequently updated to maintain the complex structure of the discounts.

Figure RCR- 11 Sequence List screen

See Manipulating General Rules module for additional information on negating or using the NOT APL and ALT GEN function. Category 19 (Children’s Discounts)

When a child or infant is traveling with an adult, it is assumed that the child/infant must travel in the “same compartment” for “all flights” with an adult at least 12 years of age unless otherwise instructed. Therefore, normally “Same Compartment” and “All Flights” will be checked. Passenger type for the adult accompanying the child is “ADT.”


50% 50% 50% 10%

CNN UNN INS INF

(Accompanied child) (Unaccompanied child) (Infant with seat) (Infant without seat)

Age 2-11 Age 5-11 or 8-11 Under 2 Under 2

Category 20 (Tour Conductor Discounts)

Most of the information above regarding discounts applies in this category also; however, discounts applying to tour conductors must be coded in Category 20. The system assumption is that no discounts apply; therefore, no coding is necessary if no general rule exists. Category 21 (Travel Agent Discounts)

Most of the information above regarding discounts applies in this category also; however, discounts applying to travel agents must be coded in Category 21. The system assumption is hat no discounts apply; therefore, no coding is necessary if no general rule exists. Category 22 (Other Discounts)

All other types of discounts (other than children, tour conductors, and travel agents) must be coded in Category 22. For example, youth (YTH), students (STU), or passengers using two seats. These discounts are often found in the carrier’s g eneral rule. Carriers have the option to use a fare in conjunction with Category 1 or Category 22 to provide discounts to certain travelers. For example, a youth fare could be filed by giving it a specific fare, THXYTH, with passenger requirements listed in Category 1. Or, the carrier could file an adult fare, THX and include a Category 22 provision for a youth fare which specifies charging 75% of the adult fare THX adding ticket designator YTH.


Reconciliation between the general rule, fare rule, and footnote When automated general rules are coded, the carrier may choose one of the following: 1. Apply the automated general rule provisions for all the rules within the tariff (and leave the affected categories blank). 2. Apply coded provisions within individual categories and negate (N) the automated general rules. 3. Apply the system assumption for the categories and NOT APL the automated general rule to prevent them from applying. 4. Apply an alternate general rule (ATL GEN) from another source. 5. Apply both coded provisions and the automated general rule provisions. The first step in reconciliation of the General Rule, Fare Rule, and Footnote is to create a combined rule . The combined rule consists of the data contained within the fare rule and general rule. This includes Category Not Applicable, Alternate General Rule, and General Rule Application. If reconciling between the fare rule and the general rule and the General Rule Application is not set, both conditions should be then applied to the combined rule as if they were a single thought. Note: Information on how to use Negate, NOT APL or ALT GEN to affect the automated general rule provisions is covered in the boo k on Challenging Categories. The processing logic will follow the path shown on the following page.


Validation of a fare Fare Record

Record 1 exist?

Record 2 exist?

Yes

Yes

NOT APL?

No

No

No

Fail the fare

Automated General Rule exist?

Apply Record 3

No

Apply System Assumption

Yes

Apply System Assumption

Yes

Automated General Rule exist for category?

Apply General Rule

No

Yes

Apply Record 3 only

NEGATE?

No

Apply Record 3 in conjunction with General Rule

Yes

Apply Record 3 only

If both the fare rule and general rule conditions apply as if created within one data table,


900 series tables The Sequence List screen is also used to point to special data tables contained in 900 series tables. These tables have unique numbers and hold specific topical information, and may reference some of the universal fields such as date overrides and free- form text. A sampling of 900 series tables is listed below:

Table Number

Table Purpose

981*

Geographic Location

986*

The Carrier Table in Category 4 defines permitted carriers which may be used for the fare

987*

Waiver

988*

Reissue

989

Base Fare Information

990*

Table designed to collect, maintain, and distribute Bilateral/Multilateral fares and rules information

991*

The Surcharge Table provides the capability to specify a surcharge for a particular booking code

992*

Currency

993

Same Points

994

Override Date


IATA Reso 100 Overview IATA normal and special fares follow a standard condition principle. Resolution 100 is the Resolution of Standard Conditions mandated by IATA to be used as a guide when coding rules in special fares. Note: Normal fares occasionally follow IATA Standard Condition Resolution, but they use Reso 101. The purpose of Reso 100 is to serve as a guide when coding all categories in rules that follow IATA conventions, except as specifically instructed by a carrier. Reso 100 is primarily used by non-US carriers, that file tariffs in the AllFares section of the database, that is, AllFares except those to or from US/CA. Using Reso 100 provides conformity for the fares for all the carriers in one part of the world, thus making it easier for the reader to compare them. Carriers have the option of applying all, some or none of this data. The carrier may also choose to create its own guidelines, specific to its needs. That information would be placed in a carrier’s cue sheet. The same twenty-nine (29) standard paragraphs are used bo th in Resolutions 101 and 100, as well as in all normal and special fares resolutions (categories). Categories 6 and 7, for example, each use two TSIs to describe how to measure the minimum and maximum stays. Reso 100 informs the analyst of the TSIs that are most commonly used in the area of the world being coded.

Examples


Sample Reso 100 paragraphs for Special fares within Europe **Domestic exceptions noted below Category 6

No requirement. Use TSI 48 (Measure from) and 36 (Return fro m) Restriction

Measure From TSI

First Sunday

48

Return From TSI

Data Table #

Text

5182

DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR

36 Sunday Rule

86

9012 85

Domestic**

LAST INTERNATIONAL STOPOVER

01

ARRIVAL AT THE FIRST FARE BREAK OUTSIDE COUNTRY OF JOURNEY ORIGIN LAST FARE BREAK OUTSIDE COUNTRY OF JOURNEY ORIGIN DEPATURE FROM FARE ORIGIN

05

DEPARTURE FROM LAST STOPOVER

Waiver

WAIVER OF MINIMUM STAY AFTER TICKET ISSUANCE PERMITTED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OR ACCOMPANYING PASSENGER

Measurement

Number of days are counted from the day after departure, or the number of months counting from the day of departure, on the first international sector of the pricing unit to the earliest day return travel may commence from the last stopover point outside the country of unit origin.


Where end-on-end is permitted, the conditions of the special fare apply only to the use of the special fare and not to any combined fares; however, any end-on-end restriction applies to the entire journey. •

103 (CIRCLE TRIPS) – One half of a fare may not be combined with one half of a fare established under another resolution or normal fares between th e country of unit origin and the country of turnaround. However, half-round-trip combination permitted with carrier-specified fares if authorized, provided combination is within same conference area and with same fare type. The most restrictive conditions apply.

Category 16

Cancel/No-show/Upgrade – No restrictions Rebooking/rerouting – Individual fares: permitted Group fares: voluntary not permitted; involuntary, permitted Note:

When two round-trip fares with different penalty charges are combined on a halfround-trip basis to form a single pricing unit, then the higher penalty charge applies for the pricing unit. When two or more pricing units are combined on one ticket and each pricing unit has a penalty charge, the penalty established for each pricing unit applies.

Category 18

Applies only for APEX/SAPEX/PEX/SPEX fares: Code "NONREF/APEX" or "NONREF/SAPEX" or "NONREF/PEX" or "NONREF/SPEX" and tag the FORM OF PAYMENT box of the original and reissued ticket. ADD FFT #13150 = "Tickets must show by insert or sticker that travel is at a special fare and is subject to special conditions." “Form of Payment” – Information about the type of fare and whether a fare is non-


PTC

50% =Table #

67% = Table #

75% = Table #

INS

11816

11813

11823

Other = Table #

INF

10% = 11819

INF

Free = #47

**The above table numbers are for YY (IATA) fares and include the modifier code. The carrier must decide whether to use a modifier in their children’s discounts. All YY tariffs must be coded with a ticket designator/modifier in Category 19. Whenever a Record 3 is created for a children's discount, the following information is added: CNN/UNN/INS/MNN/INN, etc: Ticket Designator: INF Ticket Designator:

CH MOD: D IN MOD: D

Exception: If there is no discount allowed or if 100% of adult fare is coded, the Ticket Designator Field will be left blank. Per Amadeus: When the words “NO DISCOUNTS ARE ALLOWED” appear in children’s and infant’s discounts, code the discount and negate the general rule. For example, if CNN/INF discounts are preferred, do not bring forward the discounts for UNN/INS. This data does not need to be coded into Category 22 or Category 50. Category 50

Type in free-form text: “Fares only apply if purchased before departure. Exception: May be used for en-route upgrading from a lower fare, provided all conditions of these fares are met.” FFT #120691 (to be coded in the Additional field) “Passengers expenses not permitted.” FFT #97726

(to be coded in the Other Conditions field)


Sample Reso 100 paragraphs for Normal fares within Europe To be used for ALL normal fares referencing IATA Category 10 (Combinability) 104/105 = YES Combinations permitted. Unspecified through fares may be established by construction with applicable add-ons. Note:

The coding of tables in Category 10 is no longer necessary for normal fares. The scoreboard may now be coded as just “Yes” for RT/CT and an "S" for open-jaw provisions to state within the same country and to state the two international fare components.

Category 16 (Penalties)

Cancel/No-show/Upgrade – No restrictions Rebooking/rerouting – No restrictions. Provisions for voluntary reboo king and rerouting in case of illness. For involuntary changes, use governing resolutions. Category 18

No restrictions. Category 19 (Children’s Discounts)

Discounts from Reso 100 will apply as follows: PTC

Percent

Restrictions

Data Table #

Tkt Code


Rule 2 Each carrier can create its own Rule 2 provisions containing unique data that the carrier wishes to have coded each time in specific tariffs or markets. Carriers primarily use Rule 2 provisions in tariffs that are filed on paper, usually to and from US/CA. During processing, the system assumption will be applied in any category that contains no coding, so carriers have designed general rule provisions to state specific information that they wish to be always applied instead of the system assumption. Carrier-specific general rule provisions are coded in Record 0 and will apply instead of the system assumption in the absence of coded data. For example, the category information that is addressed in a fare rule is coded first. Next, analysts will code each category according to the carrier’s Rule 2 provisions, which are often tariff- or market-specific. The analyst must also be aware of the carrier’s general rules and each category’s system assumption, so that those provisions can be negated whenever they are not to be applied. Remember: Do not use Rule 2 provisions if the fare rule contains any information pertaining to the categories addressed in a carrier’s Rule 2 that is different f rom the Rule 2 information. Rule 2 statements are used only when a specific fare rule does not address these provisions. The example below is a sample Rule 2 for Carrier XX.

Sample category-specific provisions for Carrier XX Category 2

Use TSI 42: ON EACH TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR If rule has midweek/weekend fares and no definition is given, use these: MIDWEEK = Monday-Thursday; WEEKEND = Friday-Sunday.


Code 1 year if not addressed and fare is round-trip. If maximum stay is expressed in months, add text table #276162: THE NUMBER OF MONTHS COUNTING FROM THE DAY OF DEPARTURE /I.E. INCLUDING DATE OF DEPARTURE. Category 8

Remember to negate. Children's discounts apply to a specific charge amount unless Rule 200 is not applicable. Category 10 •

104 – Must be via fare construction point.

•

105 – Arbitraries = yes

•

•

101 – Open jaw = single or double (Use S/T values on scoreboard for SOJ/DOJ on Normal fares per carrier definition.) 103 – Code a ‘1’ in the max number of fare break points if rule is not restricted to same carrier roundtrip overwater and/or is not a rule with only one-way fares.

108 – Same fare type (Table 71) Example: XX does not want to see ATPCO tariffs (that is, IPRA, IPRAI, etc.) coded in any 107 table. Code geographic locales in 106 and leave 107 blank because new assumption is any rule/any tariff. ATPCO tariffs may be used on specific occasions if no other way can be found to code the provision. •

Category 12

Children's discounts apply when there is a charge, unless rule is not applicable (NOT APL) Category 15


GROUP FARES Waivers apply for GROUP FARES only. •

Prior to departure – penalty only applies within advance purchase deadline (when applicable), death/illness of the passenger/family member.

Note:

•

Add the following statement in free-form text: REFUNDS SHALL BE MADE ONLY TO OR AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS OF THE GROUP. (Table 37175)

After Departure – Waivers for death/illness of passenger/family member

Note:

Add in free-form text that the amount of the group fare that is paid by the passenger will be applied as credit toward the purchase of transportation at applicable fares for the portions actually flown by the passenger, calculated from the original point of origin. (Table 37176)

Voluntary Rerouting is Not Permitted. Waivers for death/illness of passenger/family member and #37176 Category 18

Applicable to ADVANCE PURCHASE FARES ONLY If fare rule allows upgrades, code NONREF/APEX in the Form o f Payment Box on reissued ticket unless otherwise specified in the fare rule. Category 19

Discounts apply to any charge, surcharge, cancellation, or refund fee. Create table for UNN (Unaccompanied child), 05-11 years if CNN (Accompanied child) is


INCLUDE IN ITS PUBLISHED PRICE AND APPROPRIATE LITERATURE IN ADDITION TO AIR TRANSPORTATION THE COST OF SLEEPING OR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS PLUS ANY OTHER FACILITIES OR ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS AIRPORT TRANSFERS/SIGHTSEEING/ MOTORCOACH TRIPS AND CAR RENTALS. THERE MUST BE VOUCHERS SPECIFYING SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS AND ANY SIGHTSEEING OR OTHER FEATURES OF THE TOUR. SUCH VOUCHER INCLUDING THOSE FOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING CHECK-IN PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF OUTBOUND OVERWATER TRAVEL.” Group Inclusive Tours is coded to state that the tour must include at least 6 nights, except as otherwise noted in the fare rule. Use Table 37184 to state, “THE GROUP INCLUSIVE TOUR MUST INCLUDE …”(see above) Category 50

When carrier wants the text “RULES NOT APPLICABLE PASSENGER EXPENSES EN ROUTE” do not include the rule number in the text.


Zone Codes NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

INCLUDES

TC1 – NORTH AMERICA Includes 001, 002, 004, 006, 007, 008, and 009

The 50 United States and the District of Columbia; Canada; Puerto Rico; US Virgin Islands; and Mexico

001

TC1 – CONTIGUOUS USA

The 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia

002

TC1 – CANADA

Canada

004

TC1 – HAWAII

Hawaii

006

TC1 – Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

007

TC1 – US Virgin Islands

US Virgin Islands

008

TC1 – ALASKA

Alaska

009

TC1 – MEXICO

Mexico

120

TC1 – GREENLAND, SAINT PIERRE and MIQUELON

Greenland; Saint Pierre and Miquelon

140

TC1 – INTERNATIONAL POINTS IN THE CARIBBEAN AREA

Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba; Bahamas; Barbados; Bermuda; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Cuba; Dominica; Dominican Republic; French Guiana; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; Martinique; Montserrat; Netherlands Antilles; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Martin; Saint Vincent and The Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands

160

TC1 – CENTRAL AMERICA

Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Nicaragua

170

TC1 – SOUTH AMERICA Includes 171 and 172

Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Ecuador; Falkland Islands; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Helena; Uruguay; Venezuela

TC1 – SOUTH AMERICA

Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Paraguay; Uruguay

000

171

South Atlantic Area 172 210

TC1 – BOLIVIA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, PANAMA, PERU, VENEZUELA

Bolivia; Colombia; Ecuador; Panama; Peru; Venezuela

TC2 – EUROPE

Albania; Algeria; Andorra; Armenia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark (excluding Greenland); Estonia; Faroe Islands; Finland; France; Georgia; Germany; Gibraltar; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of; Malta; Moldova, Republic of; Monaco; Morocco; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal (including Azores and Madeira); Romania; Russia; San Marino; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain (including Canary Islands); Sweden; Switzerland; Tunisia; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom; Yugoslavia

Includes 211 and 212

211

TC2 – IBERIAN PENINSULA

Gibraltar; Portugal (includes Azores and Madeira); Spain (including Canary Islands)

212

TC2 – SCANDINAVIA

Norway; Sweden; Denmark (excluding Greenland)

59


Example: Zone Code 000 includes the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands. Zone Code 001 is defined as a subset covering only the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. If a reference is made to Zone 000, all cities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands would qualify. If reference is made to Zone 001, only cities within the 48 United States and the District of Columbia would qualify.

61


Tariff Table US/CA Domestic Tariffs Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff

General Rules Tariff

Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff

GFS Global Area

Area

PF17

DFR

DGR

N/A

DRG1

US

Continental US

000

011

010

OF1

DFR

DGR

US

Between Cont. US and AK/HI

030

011

010

EF2

CPR

CGR

TB

Btw US & Canada

040

013

012

FC1

FCR

CGR

TB

Btw US & Canada

041

113

012

CF1

CDR

CDGR

099 N/A

099 N/A

CRG1 199

N/A

CRG1 199

N/A

045

CRG1

CA

1999

RF1

RFR

047

360

TRF1

TRFR

478

478

VPD

VPDR

VPDGR

815

867

868

VPC

VPCR

VPCGR

818

819

811

JF99

DFR

DGR

000

011

010

OJ00

DFR

DGR

030

011

010

TJ00

CPR

CGR

040

013

012

CJ1

CDR

CDGR

045

363

362

VDJ

VPDR

VPDGR

815

867

868

62

DRG1

N/A

N/A

CRG1

CA

199 N/A

N/A

CRG1

Intra-Canada Rail Service

TB

199 N/A

VPDRG

US

Btw US & Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands

TB

Btw CA & Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands

US

Continental US Joint Fares

US

Between Cont. US and Alaska/Hawaii

TB

Btw US & Canada

CA

Within Canada

US

Btw US & Puerto Rico/ Virgin Islands

899 N/A

VPCRG 812

N/A

DRG1 099

N/A

DRG1 099

N/A

CRG1 199

N/A

CRG1 199

N/A

VPDRG 899


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff

GFS Global Area

Area

VCJ

VPCR

VPCGR

N/A

VPCRG

TB

818

819

811

Btw Canada & Puerto Rico/ Virgin Islands

N/A

FBRNA

N/A

N/A

N/A

NA

North America

N/A

N/A

N/A

NA

Within North (except Canada)

812

874 N/A

FBRNAJ 873

63


International Tariffs Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff

Constructed Fares Tariff

GFS Global Area

TAFP

IPRA

IPRG

AUSA

TARG

TAFU

AT

001

001

060

999

001

001

TPFP

IPRP

IPRG

PUSA

TPRG

TPFU

003

003

060

996

003

003

WHFP

IPRW

IPRG

WUSA

WHRG

WHFU

005

005

060

995

005

005

Area Transatlantic US/CA To/From Area 2/3

PA

Transpacific US/CA to Area 2/3

WH

Within Area 1 Western Hemisphere To/From US/CA

IPRG100 365 WHFG

IPRWG

IPRG

007

007

060

N/A

WGRG

N/A

WH

007

Within Area 1 To/From US/CA Subs

IPGWG

Cxrs (tape support only)

311 IPRG100 365 RF2

RFR2

059

059

N/A

N/A

AATCP

IPRAI

IPRG

ACAN

101

101

060

985

TARG

N/A

AT

Rail within Europe via Atlantic

TARP

AATCU

AT

Transatlantic DOT/NTA filings

101

101

EH

Between Transpacific Micronesia and Points in Area 2/3

001

IPRGI 070 PATCP

IPRPI

IPRG

PUSAP

TPRG

PATCU

201

201

060

201

003

201

TAFPY

IPRAY

IPRG

AUSAY

TARG

N/A

AT

320

320

060

320

001

US/CA – Area 2/3 and Guam – Area 2 via Atl

RW1

RWR1

N/A

N/A

RWRG

N/A

RW

Round-The-World Fares

334

334

CT1

CTR1

IPRG

N/A

CT

Circle-Trip fares

340

340

060

64

334 N/A

CTRG 340


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

TPFPJ

IPRPJ

IPRG

PUSAJ

TPRGJ

TPFJU

PA

Transpacific Fares Tariff - DOJ

378

378

060

378

378

378

PATCPJ

IPRPIJ

IPRG

PUSAPJ

TPRGJ

PATCPJU

EH

E.H. Transpacific Fares - DOJ

382

382

060

382

378

382

WHFPC

IPRWC

IPRG

WCAN

WHRG

N/A

WH

WH Western Hemisphere

421

421

060

421

005

TPFPC

IPRPC

IPRG

PUSC

TPRG

TPFPCU

PA

Transpacific Canada to Area 2/3

446

446

060

446

003

446

TPFPY

IPRPY

IPRG

PUSAY

TPRG

N/A

PA

Btw US/CA – Area 2/3 – via Pac

555

555

060

555

003

TPFPGY

IPRGPY

IPRG100

PUSAGY

TPGRG

N/A

PA

Btw Area 1- Area 2/3 via Pac

558

558

365

558

696

PATCPY

IPRPIY

IPRG

PUSAPY

TPRG

N/A

EH

559

559

060

559

003

Btw Micronesia/USA Pacific Territory – Area 2/3

TPFPG

IPRGP

IPRG100

PUSAG

TPGRG

N/A

PA

696

696

365

696

696

Transpacific Non-Filed Fares To/From USA/Canada

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

IN

US/CA-AREA 1, AREA 2, AREA 3 (except US Trust Territories/Micronesia)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

IN

US/CA-US Trust Territories/Micronesia

IPRG 060 N/A

FBRIN 877

N/A

FBRINJ 876

65


AllFares Tariffs Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

EUAS

IPREUAS

IPRG100

AARBEAS

EURG

EUASU

EH

Europe - Area 3

004

004

365

926 (Within Area 2)

004

004

IPRG

PARBEAS

060

927(Within Area 3)

EH

Within Area 3 International

IPRG2 160 IPRG1 364 TPFG

IPRPG

IPRG100

PARBS

TGRG

TPFGU

008

008

365

008

008

008

N/A

WDRG

N/A

WH

Within Area 1 Central/South America/Mexico & Caribbean

PA

Transpacific Fares Central/South America/ Mexico/Caribbean/

IPRG 060 IPRG2 160 IPRG1 364 WHFD

IPRWD

IPRG1

017

017

364

017

IPRG 060 IPRG100 365 SAAS

IPRSAAS

IPRG100

PARBSPA

SARG

SAASU

018

018

365

966 (Within Area 3)

018

018

IPRG

WARBSPA

060

018(Within Area 1)

IPRG1 364 IPRG2 160

66

Greenland/St. Pierre et Miquelon – Area 3


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

EUROP

IPREURP

IPRG100

AARBS

EURG

EUROPU

EH

Intra European International

021

021

365

986

004

021

EH

Europe - Middle East

EH

Europe - Africa

IPRG2 160 EUME

IPREUME

IPRG100

AARBMEU

EURG

EUMEU

022

022

365

924

004

022

EUAF

IPREUAF

IPRG100

AARBAEU

EURG

EUAFU

023

023

365

932

004

023

N/A

EH

Intra Middle East International

AT

South Atlantic/Central/ South America/Mexico/ Caribbean/Greenland/St Pierre et Miquelon - Area 2

AT

South Atlantic/Central/ South America/Mexico/ Caribbean/Greenland/St Pierre et Miquelon - Area 3

EH

Intra Africa International

EH

Africa - Area 3

IPRG2 160 MIDEA

IPRMIDE

IPRG100

AARBME

MERG

026

026

365

026

033

SAAR2

IPRSAA2

IPRG100

AARBSAT

SAARG

SAAR2U

027

027

365

961 (Within Area 2)

027

027

IPRG

WARBSAT

060

969 (Within Area 1)

IPRG2 160 IPRG1 364 SAAR3

IPRSAA3

IPRG100

WARB3AT

SAARG

SAAR3U

029

029

365

928 (Within Area 1)

027

029

IPRG

PARBSAT

060

029 (Within Area 3)

IPRG1 364 AFRIC

IPRAFR

IPRG100

AARBAF

AFRG

AFRICU

031

031

365

031

032

031

AFAS

IPRAFAS

IPRG100

AARBAAS

AFRG

AFASU

032

032

365

929 (Within Area 2)

032

032

IPRG1

PARBAAS

364

032 (Within Area 3)

IPRG2

67


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

MEAS

IPRMEAS

IPRG100

AARBMAS

MERG

MEASU

EH

Middle East -

033

033

365

921 (Within Area 2)

033

033

IPRG1

PARBMAS

364

033 (Within Area 1)

MEAF

IPRMEAF

IPRG100

AARBMAF

MERG

MEAFU

034

034

365

034

033

034

TSFARES

IPRTS

IPRG100

AARBSTS

EURG

TSFAREU

044

044

365

960 (Within Area 2)

004

044

IPRG2

PARBSTS

160

964 (Within Area 3)

Area 3

EH TS

Middle East - Africa Trans-Siberian Fares Area 2/3

IPRG1 364 IPRG 060 EAFATAF

IREUAF

IPRG100

ARBEUAF

RTEUAF

EAFATAU

078

078

365

078

078

078

EH

Europe - Africa

WHFDBR

IPRWDBR

IPRG

WDRGBR

105

105

060

105

WH

Domestic Fares within Brazil

EUATAF

IREUROP

IPRG100

ARBEURP

RTEURP

EUATAFU

161

161

365

161

161

161

EH

Intra European - International

SA3ATAF

IRSAA3

N/A

PRBSAA3

RTSAAR3

181

181

181 (Within Area 3)

181

N/A

AT

South Atlantic/Central/South America/Caribbean - Area 3

N/A

EH

European Domestic

WH

Domestic Fares within the Western Hemisphere

WH

Area 1 International Markets not involving US/CA

WRBSAA3 749 (Within Area 1) EUDATAF

IREURD

IPRG100

203

203

365

N/A

RTEURD 203

WHDATAF

IRWHFD

IPRG100

WDRG

270

270

365

017

IPRG 060 WHATAF

IRWHFI

IPRG100

WRBWHFI

RTWHFI

300

300

365

300

300

68

N/A


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

TPFD

IPRTPFD

IPRG100

N/A

TGRG

N/A

EH

Area 3 Domestic

302

302

365

WH

Within Area 1 International

008

IPRG1 364 WHFI

IPRWI

IPRG1

WARBS

WDRG

WHFIU

303

303

364

988

017

303

N/A

EURG

N/A

Markets not involving US/CA

IPRG 060 IPRG100 365 EUROPD

IPREURD

IPRG100

304

304

365

EH

004

European Domestic

IPRG2 160 MIDEAD

IPRMIDD

IPRG100

305

305

365

N/A

MERG

N/A

EH

Middle East Domestic

AFRICD

IPRAFRD

IPRG100

306

306

365

N/A

EH

African

APFARES

IPRAP

IPRG100

AARBSAP

EURG

APFAREU

307

307

365

963 (Within Area 1)

004

307

IPRG

PARBSAP

060

968 (Within Area 3)

AARBAP1

EURG

APFAR1U

309 (Within Area 2)

004

309

033 N/A

AFRG 032

Domestic AP

Between Area 2 and 3 via the Atlantic and the Pacific

AP

Between Area 2 and 3 via the Atlantic/Pacific

FE

Russian Federation/

IPRG2 160 IPRG1 364 APFARE1

IPRAP1

309

309

N/A

(Non-filed

PARBAP1

GB data)

934 (Within Area 3)

FEFARES

IPRFE

IPRG100

AARBSFE

EURG

FEFAREU

327

327

365

958 (Within Area 2)

004

327

IPRG1

PARBSFE

364

327 (Within Area 3)

Ukraine - Area 3

69


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

RW2

RWR2

IPRG100

N/A

RWRG1

N/A

RW

Round-The-World Fares

346

346

365

N/A

EH

Rail Service within Europe

N/A

CT

Circle Trip Fares

TGRG

N/A

EH

Within Area 3 - International

N/A

AP

Between Area 2 and 3 via the Atlantic and Pacific

N/A

FE

Russian Federation/

346

IPRG1 364 EURAIL

EURAILR

357

357

N/A

CT2

CTR2

IPRG1

430

430

364

N/A

EURALRG 357

N/A

CTRG1 430

IPRG 060 TFGY

IPRPGY

IPRG100

PARBSY

496

496

365

496

APFAREY

IPRAPY

IPRG100

AARBAPY

EURG

497

497

365

603

004

PARBAPY 597 FEFAREY

IPRFEY

498

498

N/A

AARBFEY

EURG

593

004

Ukraine - Area 3

PARBFEY 498 RUFAREY

IPRRUY

IPRG100

AARBRUY

EURG

499

499

365

604

004

N/A

RU

Between Russia – Area 3

N/a

TS

Between Area 2 and 3 via Siberia

N/A

AT

South Atlantic/Central/South America/Caribbean - Area 3

PARBRUY 598 TSFAREY

IPRTSY

IPRG100

AARBTSY

EURG

502

502

365

605

004

PARBTSY 601 SAAR3Y

IPRSA3Y

IPRG100

PAR3ATY

509

509

365

509 WAR3ATY 585

70

SAARG


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

SAAR3SY

IPR3SRY

N/A

PARSSAY

SAARG

N/A

SA

South America-Area 3 via South Atlantic

527

527

527

027

N/A

EH

Fares between points in Europe, not filed

N/A

PA

Transpacific Fares Central/South America/ Mexico/Caribbean/

WARSSAY 602 EUROP1

EUROP1R

IPRG100

AARBS1

EURG

531

531

365

531

004

SAASY

IPRSAPY

N/A

PARBPAY

SARG

532

532

581

018

Greenland/St. Pierre et Miquelon – Area 3

WARBPAY 532 EUROPD1

EURPD1R

533

533

SAASPNY

IPRSPNY

534

534

N/A

N/A

EURG

N/A

EH

Fares for any country in Europe, not filed

N/A

PN

Btw western Hemp – Area 3 via Pac/N.Amer

AT

South Atlantic/Central/ South America/Mexico/ Caribbean - Area 2

004 N/A

PARSPNY

SARGPN

534

589

WARSPNY 580 A2ATAF

IRSAAR2

IPRG100

ARBSAR2

RTSAAR2

SA2ATAU

547

547

365

361 (Within Area 2)

547

547

AAREASY

EUG

N/A

EH

Btw Europe – Area 3

606

004

N/A

EH

International - Area 3

N/A

EH

Rail Service within Europe

N/A

EH

Btw The Middle East – Area 3

WRBSAR2 547 (within Area 1) EUASY

IPREASY

561

561

IPRG100

PAREASY 576 TPGATAF

IRTPFG

562

562

ACESRAL

ACSRALR

563

563

MEASY

IPRMASY

564

564

N/A N/A

PRBTPFG

RTTGRG

562

562

N/A

ACSRLRG 563

IPRG100

AARMASY

MERG

572

033

PARMASY 564

71


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

AFASY

IPRAFAY

IPRG100

AARAASY

AFRG

N/A

EH

Btw Africa – Area 3

568

568

569

032

EH

Europe - Area 3

AL

Within Brazil

AP

Between Area 2 and 3 via the Atlantic and Pacific

SA

South America-Area 3 via South Atlantic

PARAASY 568 EASATAF

IREUAS

IPRG100

PRBEUAS

RTEUAS

EASATU

703

703

365

703 (Within Area 3)

703

703

ARBEUAS 401 (Within Area 3) FBR1BR 776 APATAF

IRAPFAR

IPRG100

PRBAP

RTAP

APATAFU

777

777

365

777 Within Area 3)

777

777

ARBAP 407 (Within Area 2) SAAR3SA

IPR3SAR

IPRG1

PARBSSA

SAARG

SAR3SAU

786

786

364

786 (Within Area 3)

027

786

RTAFRD

N/A

EH

African Domestic

RU

Between Russia and Area 3

WARBSSA 789 (Within Area 1) AFDATAF

IRAFRD

792

792

RUFARES

IPRRU

795

795

IPRG100365

N/A

792 N/A

AARBSRU

EURG

RUFAREU

804 (Within RU)

004

795

TGRG

N/A

EH

Domestic Data within Area 3

TS

Between Area 2 and 3 via Siberia

EH

Intra Africa-

PARBSRU 805 (Within Area 3) TPDATAF

IRTPFD

N/A

N/A

801

801

TSATAF

IRTSFAR

IPRG100

PRBTS

RTTS

TSATAFU

806

806

365

806 (Within Area 3)

806

806

008

ARBTS 449 (Within Area 2) AFRATAF

IRAFRIC

IPRG100

ARBAFR

RTAFR

AFRATAU

992

992

365

992

992

992

72

International


Fare/FT Tariff

Rules Tariff


Arbitrary Tariff

Routing Tariff


GFS Global Area

Area

N/A

FBRA1

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

AL

Within Area 1 (except to/from US/CA)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

AL

Within Area 3 (except not within US Trust Territories/Micronesia)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

AL

Within Area 3 (within US Trust Territories/Micronesia)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

AL

Between Area 1 and Area 2 (except US/CA)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

AL

Between Area 1 and Area 3 (except US/CA)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

AL

Between Area 2 and Area 3

788 N/A

FBRA3 875

N/A

FBRA3J 759

N/A

FBRA12 798

N/A

FBRA13 848

N/A

FBRA23 861

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Application of Passenger Type Code (PTC) flow chart Passenger Type Code: Blank, ADT

CNN

To include all Non-status Adult Passengers Any Passengers

To include all Status Adult Passengers Any Passenger

To include all Non-status Child Passengers

To include all Status Child Passengers

MNN MIL Etc… Etc…


Passenger Type Code usage frequency A Passenger Type Code appears in Record 1 only 28% of the time.

Passenger Type Code

Definition

% of Total Coded

Blank

No restrictions

72% of total records

PFA

Private

19%

YTH

Youth

13%

ADT

Adult

12%

ITX

Individual Inclusive Tour

5%

NEG

Private fare

4%

STU

Student

4%

SRC

Senior Citizen

3%

GIT

Group Inclusive Tour

3%

CMP

Companion

3%

CMA

Adult with companion

2%

MIL

Military confirmed

2%

GRP

Group

2%

MDP

Spouse/Dependent children of Military Personnel

2%

WEB

Internet fares

2%

GVT

Government Travel

2%

MNN

Military child

1%

CNN

Accompanied child

1%

GST

State Government Passenger

1%


Companion and family type fares coding convention chart PTC

Definition

Explanation

Always code with

ACC

Accompanied Passenger

Used with Family Plan PTCs

Can also be used with any status fare: BLD/DIS/FFY.

ANN

Age Restricted Companion

Could replace CMP or CMA

CMA or CMP Can be used with SRC

BNN

Adult with Age Restrictions

Very rarely used

No companion required

CMA

Adult with Companion

Party of 2 adults only (and can have CNN as well)

CMP

CMP

Companion

Party of 2 adults only (and can have CNN as well)

CMA

CNN

Accompanied Child

Only used if specific PTC does not exist. For example, LNN must be used if based on LBR fare.

Any adult PTC

FNN

Family Plan Child

Family plan only (3 or more)

HOF/ACC and SPS

FNF

Family Plan Infant

Family plan only

HOF/ACC/SPS

HOF

Head of Family

Family plan only (3 or more)

SPS, ACC and FNN

INY

Infant accompanied by YTH

Infant without a seat accompanied by Youth

INF

Infant without a seat

Only used if specific PTC does not exist: INY must be used if based on YTH/STU fare.

INS

Infant with a seat

Only used if specific PTC does not exist

HOF/SPS/FNN

YTH/STU


Note:

If any of the Passenger Types that are generally permitted in the discount categories (CNN) are used in companion fares, any general rule referring to them must be negated.

Take the following steps to be sure that Companion Fares will autoprice correctly. Step 1.

Determine the following information before coding companion fares. •

•

•

How many fare classes are involved? Is the passenger allowed to travel alone or must the passenger travel with a companion? Must the passengers be a certain age? Must the primary (full fare) or secondary passenger be a specific age, such as Senior, Youth, or Child?

What are the other requirements for this fare? What are the advance purchase requirements, minimum/maximum stay requirements, and penalty provisions? Must the passengers travel together or purchase tickets together? Remember the following as you begin coding. •

Step 2.

Section A of the Fare Type Matrix contains fare types used for Companion fares •

First Class Cabin

•

Economy Round Trip Advance Purchase

•

Business Class Cabin

•

Economy One Way Advance Purchase

•

Economy Class Cabin

•

Economy Round Trip Instant Purchase

•

Economy Excursion Cabin


Passenger Type terms (These PTCs are used for companion type fares. Passenger Types other than CMA, CMP or ANN can be used with CMP or ANN. For example, a Senior Citizen with a companion is a companion type of fare; therefore, instead of CMA or CMP/ANN you may have to code SRC.) •

CMA

An adult with a companion (one fare class for CMA and a different fare class for the companion are required)

•

CMP

A companion fare without age restrictions

•

ANN

A companion fare with age restrictions

Companion fare classes are sometimes described as primary and secondary fare classes. •

Primary Fare Class

•

Secondary Fare Class

Step 3. •

The fare with the higher dollar amount and that uses CMA or CMP/ANN passenger type code (Depending on whether age restrictions apply)

The fare that is free or much lower in cost than the primary fare (the fare class may have the suffix of CP, C, or a number indicating the percentage of the full fare. The following categories must be coded in the rule when companion fares are needed.

Category 13

A must! This is the category that requires passengers to travel together. Be very careful to look at the entire rule to accurately reflect the accompany provisions. If you are coding the discount Categories 19-22, there are fields that also handle the same restrictions for passengers required to travel together.


Passenger Type Codes PTC

Description

PTC

Description

ACC

Accompanied Passenger

CDT

Discount Cardholder France and Overseas Depts

ACP

ACP

CEV

Leisure Cardholder w/in France

ADA

Agent Discount AD75N1

CFM

Cardholder w/in France

ADD

Adult with Discount

CHR

Child Resident

ADN

Agent Discount AD50N1

CLG

Clergy

ADR

Adult Resident

CMA

Adult with Companion

ADT

Adult

CMM

Commuter

AEP

Assistant of Member of European Parliament

CMP

Companion

AGT

Agent

CMX

CMX

ANN

Age Restricted Companion

CNE

CNE

ARP

ARP

CNN

Accompanied Child

ART

ART

CNT

Carnet Coupon Travel

ASB

Standby Passenger

CNV

Convention Passenger

ASC

ASC

CPN

Coupon Discount

ASF

Air-sea Fare

CRR

CRR

ASI

ASI

CSB

Child Standby

AST

Airline Staff Standby

CTZ

Category Z

BAG

Baggage

CUR

CUR

BLD

Blind Passenger

DEF

DEF

BNN

Adult with Age Restriction

DIS

Disabled person

BRV

Bereavement Passenger

DNN

Child of European Parliament Member

BUD

Airline Buddy Standby

DOD

Department of Defense Passenger

CBC

CBC

DLU

DLU

CBI

CBI

EAC

EAC

CBO

CBO

EAQ

EAQ

CCH

Card Carrying Holder(s)

EAT

EAT

CCM

Card Carrying Member

EAV

EAV

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PTC

Description

PTC

ECH

Electronic Ticket discount Child

GEX

Government Exchange

EDT

Electronic Ticket discount Adult

GGV

GGV

EMI

Emigrant

GGZ

GGZ

ENF

Electronic Ticket discount Infant

GIT

Group Inclusive Tour

ENN

Group Inclusive Tour Child

GMZ

GMZ

ENO

ENO

GNN

Group Child

EPA

EPA

GRP

Group

EPC

EPC

GSP

Group School Party

EPI

EPI

GST

State Government Passenger

ESC

ESC

GVM

GVM

FBA

Numerous Family 1 Discount Adult

GVT

Government Travel

FBC

Numerous Family 1 Discount Child

GVZ

GVZ

FFA

FFA

HNN

HNN

FFC

FFC

HOF

Head of Family

FFD

FFD

ICP

Incentive Certificates

FFE

FFE

INE

INE

FFP

Frequent Flyer - Preferred

INF

Infant without a Seat

FFY

Frequent Flyer

INN

Individual Inclusive Tour Child

FGA

Numerous Family 2 Discount Adult

INR

Infant without a Seat Resident

FGC

Numerous Family 2 Discount Child

INS

Infant with a Seat

FHA

Numerous Family Honor Discount Adult

INY

Infant Accompanied By a Youth

FHC

Numerous Family Honor Discount Child

ISR

Infant with a Seat Resident

FIF

Family Intra-France

ITX

Individual Inclusive Tour

FLY

FLY

JCB

Contract Bulk Adult

FNF

Family Plan Infant

JEB

Journalist of European Cabinet

FNN

Family Plan Child

JEC

Journalist of European Committee

FTE

FTE

JEP

Journalist of European Parliament

GCF

Government Contract Passenger

JOB

JOB

GCT

City/County Government Travel

JNF

Contract Bulk Infant without a Seat

GDP

Government Employee Dependent

JNN

Contract Bulk Child

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Description


PTC

Description

PTC

Description

JNS

Contract Bulk Infant with a Seat

MUS

Military/DOD based in USA

KIF

KIF

MXS

Military/DOD not based in USA

KNN

KNN

NAT

NATO Passenger

LBR

Laborer/Worker

NEG

NEG

LIF

Laborer/Worker Infant without a Seat

NRF

NRF

LMG

LMG

NRR

NRR

LNN

Laborer/Worker Child

NSB

Nonrevenue Standby

LNS

Laborer/Worker Infant with a seat

NTA

NTA

LTC

Government Employee on Leave

NTL

National/Citizen of a Specified Country

LUV

LUV

NUR

NUR

MAI

MAI

OEB

Official of European Cabinet

MAM

MAM

OEC

Official of European Committee

MBT

Military – Basic Training Graduate

OEI

Official of European Committee Institute

MCP

MCP

OEP

Official of European Parliament

MCR

Military Charter Passenger

OTS

Passengers Occupying Two Seats

MCS

MasterCard Purchase Only

PAP

PAP

MCU

MCU

PCA

PCA

MDP

Spouse/Dependent Children of Military Personnel

PCB

PCB

MED

Patients Traveling for Medical Treatment

PCF

PCF

MEP

Member of European Parliament

PCP

PCP

MIL

Military Confirmed

PCR

Charter Adult Passenger

MIR

Military Reserves on Active Duty

PFA

PFA

MIS

Missionary

PFB

PFB

MLZ

MLZ

PFC

PFC

MML

MML

PFD

PFD

MNN

Military Child

PFE

PFE

MPA

Military Parents/Parents In Law

PFF

PFF

MRE

Retired Military/Military Dependent

PFG

PFG

MSB

Military Standby

PFH

PFH

MSG

Multi State Government Passenger

PFI

PFI

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PTC

Description

PTC

PFJ

PFJ

PPD

PPD

PFK

PFK

PPE

PPE

PFL

PFL

PPF

PPF

PFM

PFM

PPG

PPG

PFN

PFN

PPH

PPH

PFO

PFO

PPI

PPI

PFP

PFP

PPJ

PPJ

PFQ

PFQ

PPK

PPK

PFR

PFR

PPL

PPL

PFS

PFS

PPM

PPM

PFT

PFT

PPN

PPN

PFU

PFU

PPO

PPO

PFV

PFV

PPP

PPP

PFW

PFW

PPQ

PPQ

PFX

PFX

PPR

PPR

PFY

PFY

PPS

PPS

PFZ

PFZ

PPT

PPT

PHP

PHP

PPU

PPU

PIF

PIF

PPV

PPV

PIL

Pilgrim

PPW

PPW

PIP

PIP

PPX

PPX

PMP

PMP

PPY

PPY

PNA

PNA

PPZ

PPZ

PNN

Charter Child Passenger

PRA

PRA

PNT

PNT

PRB

PRB

PON

PON

PRC

PRC

POS

POS

PRD

PRD

PPA

PPA

PRE

PRE

PPB

PPB

PRF

PRF

PPC

PPC

PRG

PRG

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Description


PTC

Description

PTC

Description

PRH

PRH

SDB

Student Standby

PRI

PRI

SEA

Seaman

PRJ

PRJ

SEP

Spouse of European Parliament

PRK

PRK

SME

SME

PRL

PRL

SNN

Restricted Senior Citizen With Multiple Age Reqs

PRM

PRM

SPA

Accompanied Spouse

PRN

PRN

SPH

Head of Family Spouse

PRO

PRO

SPL

SPL

PRP

PRP

SPS

Spouse

PRQ

PRQ

SPT

Sports Passenger

PRR

PRR

SRC

Senior Citizen

PRS

PRS

STF

Staff

PRT

PRT

STR

State Resident

PRU

PRU

STU

Student

PRV

PRV

TEA

Teacher(s)

PRW

PRW

TIA

Tijeretazo Seasonal Discount Program

PRX

PRX

TIM

Timesaver

PRY

PRY

TNN

Frequent Flyer Child

PRZ

PRZ

TUR

Tour Conductor

PSB

PSB

TUX

Restricted Tour Conductor

PSP

PSP

UDA

Agent Discount UD75N1

PSR

PSR

UDN

Agent Discount UD50N1

PST

PST

UNN

Unaccompanied Child

PTT

Program T Discount Program

UNR

Unaccompanied Child Resident

QMY

QMY

UNV

University Employee

REC

Military Recruit

VAC

Visit Another Country Adult

REF

Refugee

VAG

Group Visit Another Country Adult

RIF

RIF

VFR

Visit Friends/Relatives

RNN

RNN

VNN

Visit Another Country Child

SCC

Senior Discounted Companion

WCR

WCR

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PTC

Description

WEB

Internet Fares

WFA

WFA

WTA

WTA

WTS

WTS

YCB

Senior Citizen Standby

YCR

Charter Youth Passenger

YNN

Government Travel Child

YSB

Youth Standby

YTH

Youth Confirmed

ZCA

ZCA

ZCC

ZCC

ZCI

ZCI

ZEA

ZEA

ZEC

ZEC

ZED

Zonal Employee Discount

ZEI

ZEI

ZPA

ZPA

ZNN

Group Visit Another Country Child

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Using the Fare Type Matrix to determine type Specific type of passenger?

NO

Section A

Of Fare Type Matrix

Cabin of Service

Reservations and Ticketing

OW/RT

YES

Section B

Of Fare Type Matrix

Look for the passenger type to determine the fare type.


Fare Type Codes FARE TYPE DESIGNATION

TYPE CODE

DEFINITION

FIRST

FU

FIRST CLASS UNRESTRICTED

FR

FIRST CLASS RESTRICTED

FS

FIRST CLASS SLEEPERETTE

FX

FIRST CLASS EXCURSION

FOX

FIRST CLASS ONE WAY EXCURSION

FND

FIRST CLASS NON-DISCOUNTABLE

FRW

FIRST CLASS AROUND THE WORLD

FTP

FIRST CLASS TRAVEL PASS

FRO

FIRST CLASS PROMOTIONAL

FIT

FIRST INDIVIDUAL INCLUSIVE TOUR

BU

BUSINESS CLASS UNRESTRICTED

BR

BUSINESS CLASS RESTRICTED

BX

BUSINESS CLASS EXCURSION

BOX

BUSINESS CLASS ONE WAY EXCURSION

BND

BUSINESS CLASS NON-DISCOUNTABLE

BRW

BUSINESS CLASS AROUND THE WORLD

BTP

BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL PASS

BRO

BUSINESS CLASS PROMOTIONAL

BIT

BUSINESS INDIVIDUAL INCLUSIVE TOUR

EU

ECONOMY UNRESTRICTED

ES

2ND LEVEL ECONOMY UNRESTRICTED

ET

3RD LEVEL ECONOMY UNRESTRICTED

ER

ECONOMY RESTRICTED

BUSINESS

ECONOMY

EXCURSION

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ERS

2ND LEVEL ECONOMY RESTRICTED

ERT

3RD LEVEL ECONOMY RESTRICTED

END

ECONOMY NON-DISCOUNTABLE

ERW

ECONOMY AROUND THE WORLD

EAP

ECONOMY ADVANCE PURCHASE

EIP

ECONOMY INSTANT PURCHASE

EBN

RT BUDGET INSTANT PURCHASE

XEX

REGULAR EXCURSION FARE


FARE TYPE DESIGNATION

SPECIAL

PROMOTIONAL

TYPE CODE

DEFINITION

XES

SPECIAL EXCURSION FARE

XEL

3RD LEVEL EXCURSION FARE

XEF

4TH LEVEL EXCURSION FARE

XEV

5TH LEVEL EXCURSION FARE

XOX

ECONOMY CLASS ONE WAY EXCURSION FARE

XND

EXCURSION NON-DISCOUNTABLE

XAP

ADVANCE PURCHASE FARE

XAW

2ND LEVEL ADVANCE PURCHASE

XAT

3RD LEVEL ADVANCE PURCAHSE

XAN

APEX NONREFUNDABLE

XAB

SUPER/SPECIAL ADVANCE PURCHASE

XAC

2ND LEVEL SUPER/SPECIAL ADVANCE PURCHASE

XBB

BUDGET ADVANCE PURCHASE

XBN

BUDGET APEX NONREFUNDABLE

XPX

INSTANT PURCHASE FARE

XPS

2ND LEVEL INSTANT PURCHASE

XPL

3RD LEVEL INSTANT PURCHASE

XPF

4TH LEVEL INSTANT PURCHASE

XPY

5TH LEVEL INSTANT PURCHASE

XPN

INSTANT PURCHASE NONREF

XPV

2ND LEVEL INSTANT PURCHASE NONREF

XPB

SUPER/SPECIAL INST PURCHASE

XPC

2ND LEVEL SUPER INST PURCHASE

SB

BUDGET FARE

SAP

ADVANCE PURCHASE

SIP

INSTANT PURCHASE

SBP

OW BUDGET INSTANT PURCHASE

PM

MILITARY FARE

PG

GOVERNMENT FARE

PU

STAND-BY- FARE

PZ

YOUTH FARE

PSD

STUDENT FARE

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ADD-ON

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TYPE CODE

DEFINITION

PSZ

STUDENT/YOUTH FARE

PIT

INDIVIDUAL INCLUSIVE TOUR FARE

PBT

BULK INCLUSIVE TOUR FARE

PGV

GROUP INCLUSIVE TOUR FARE

PGA

AFFINITY GROUP FARE

PGC

COMMON INTEREST GROUP FARE

PGI

INCENTIVE GROUP FARE

PGN

NON-AFFINITY GROUP FARE

PGO

OWN USE GROUP FARE

PGM

MILITARY GROUP FARE

PGZ

GROUP YOUTH FARE

PMI

MISSIONARY FARE

PEM

EMIGRANT/IMMIGRANT FARE

PS

SENIOR CITIZEN FARE

PCR

CHARTER FARE

PSA

AIR/SEA GROUP FARE

PVU

VISIT ANOTHER COUNTRY

PCF

PROPRIETARY CONTRACT

SH

PROMOTIONAL SPOUSE FARE

PTP

ECONOMY TRAVEL PASS

PST

STAFF FARE

PRO

ECONOMY PROMOTIONAL

AF

ADD-ON FIRST CLASS

AC

ADD-ON BUSINESS CLASS

AY

ADD-ON ECONOMY CLASS

AS

ADD-ON SPECIAL

AD

ADD-ON DEFAULT



TYPE CODE

DEFINITION

SEASON

H

HIGH/PEAK

O

SHOULDER

L

LOW/OFF-PEAK

P

PEAK OF PEAK

Q

HOLIDAY SURCHARGE

J

BASIC

Z

SECOND WINTER

W

WEEKEND

X

MIDWEEK

N

NIGHT

O

OFF-PEAK TIME

Y

WEEKEND NIGHT

Z

MID-WEEK NIGHT

DAY-OF-WEEK

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Fare Type Matrix Use the following fare type matrix to determine the Normal/Special tag, Category Display code, and Fare Type code to be assigned. Please use the guidelines given to assist you when selecting information from the matrix. This is only a guideline and can be overridden by carrier instruction.

How to use this matrix 1. The matrix is divided into two sections. Section A is for fare classes that do not have an associated passenger type. Section B is for any fare class that does have an associated passenger type(s) indicating the fare only applies for a specific passenger(s). Examples of these are Military personnel (passenger type MIL) or group fare classes (passenger type GRP). 2. When using the matrix, ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF the following question: Does the fare class apply to specific types of passengers; e.g. Military, Clergy, Family Plan; which will require a passenger type? If it does, use Section B only.

EXCEPTIONS: i.

Fares with Passenger Type Code ADT are not considered Promotional Fares; therefore, SECTION A should be used.

ii. CHILDREN'S FARES must have the same fare type as the associated adult. Do not compare children's fare classes (e.g. Passenger Type Code CNN) to the matrix in their own right; use the adult instead. iii. COMPANION FARES. When a COMPANION fare is being compared to the matrix, SECTION A should be used even when Passenger Type Codes exist. iv. PRIVATE FARES. Existence of a Passenger Type Code does not automatically indicate the fare is a promotional fare. If the Passenger Type Code identifies a specific passenger , then the fare is a promotional fare and SECTION B should be used. If the Passenger Type Code identifies a sales outlet (e.g. WEB), then SECTION A should be used. If it is unclear whether the Passenger Type Code identifies a passenger or outlet, then SECTION A should be used. IN ALL OTHER CASES, IF A PASSENGER TYPE HAS BEEN OR SHOULD BE ASSIGNED, THEN THE CATEGORY DISPLAY MUST BE 'S' AND SECTION B SHOULD BE USED. 3. Once you have determined the Section of the matrix to be used, select the cabin of service that is applicable, e.g. First, Business or Economy. Then review the restrictions that apply to that fare class. Include in the comparison OW/RT and the restrictive nature of that fare class e.g., apex or pex. Using these restrictions, compare the fare class to the matrix and select the fare type code, normal/special and category display type code that applies.

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4. Each column is described below. The column name is given with a short explanation of its function, and whether it is to be used for matching purposes or for assigning classification. Column 1

Cabin Service

Used to match the fare class to the cabin and class of service.

Column 2

Industry Name

Indicates the industry name given to that class of service, e.g. First, Business or Economy. Additionally, a guideline of passenger types that could be associated is included.

Column 3

OW / RT

Used to indicate in the match process whether the fare class is One Way or Round Trip.

Column 4

MIN / MAX

Used in the matching process. The fare class is reviewed for minimum / maximum stay requirements.

Column 5

ADV PUR

Used in the matching process. The fare class is reviewed for Advance purchase / Instant purchase requirements.

Column 6

ELG

Used to match to fare classes which do / do not have Eligibility requirements.

Column 7

DAY / FLT / STOP / ACC TVL / TVL / SALE / PEN

Used to match to fare classes which do / do not have Day / Time, Flight, Stopovers, Accompanying Travel, Travel Date Restrictions, Sales Restrictions and Penalty / Changes / Rerouting / Cancellation / Refund restrictions.

Column 8

FARE TYPE CODE

Indicates the Fare Type to be assigned to the fare class.

Column 9

NML / SPL

Reflects the classification of Normal or Special to be assigned to the fare class.

Column 10

DISPLAY TYPE

Indicates the Display Category Type to be assigned to the fare class. N = Normal, E = Excursion, S = Status, G = Group, I = Incl Tour.

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5. Here are a few helpful reminders: a. Do not use the rule title as the primary indicator for fare type selection. b. Use only the categories specified in the matrix as the criteria for selection. c. The existence of a category does not necessarily constitute a restriction.

Examples Category 5

When the only data coded is for "all seats must be confirmed" or "no standbys,” this does not constitute advance reservations data for fare type selection. Use this category as an example for all categories in the matrix where data might exist but is insufficient to constitute a restriction. Category 7

When the tariff addresses one-year maximum stay, this is considered industry knowledge. As it is stated on the page, however, it will be coded in the Automated Rules product. The existence of category 7 for this statement only, should not be criterion for the use of the matrix. Category 8

When a Category 8 provision is present, either at the fare rule or general rule level, the following provisions do not constitute a restriction when using the matrix: •

Unlimited stopovers permitted (no other data is present).

Unlimited stopovers permitted with a stopover time 24 hours or higher (no other data is present). Examples of Category 8 provisions that do not constitute a restriction: •

1. Unlimited stopovers permitted. 2. Unlimited stopovers permitted, no stopover occurs if passenger takes next available flight within 24 hours. When a Category 8 provision is present, either at the fare rule or general rule level, the existence of any or all of the following provisions do constitute a restriction when using the matrix:

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•

limited number of stopovers (or no stopovers permitted)

•

restricted on inbound/outbound portions

•

OJ/CT stopover restriction

•

charges


•

geographic restrictions (including geographic locales, gateways, travel via same point)

carrier restrictions Examples of Category 8 provisions that do constitute a restriction: •

1. Unlimited stopovers permitted in LAX. 2. 4 stopovers permitted in Europe for USD 100.00 each. 3. 2 stopovers permitted – 1 in each direction. 4. 1 stopover permitted only at the gateway in Europe. 5. Unlimited stopovers permitted. Stopovers allowed only twice at the same point. 6. No stopovers permitted. Note:

The system assumption for Category 8 is that stopovers are not permitted. Therefore, the absence of a Category 8 provision, either at the fare rule or general rule level, will constitute a restriction when using the matrix.

Category 15

When the tariff states " PTAs are permitted" or "PTAs equal a ticket," this is again industry knowledge, which will be coded in the Rules product. The existence of this information does not constitute the existence of category 15 for the purpose of the matrix. a.

When a fare class states that reservations and ticketing must be made at the same time or ticketing within 72 hours of reservations, then an instant purchase fare type must be used, regardless of wh ether the fare matches the criteria of another fare type.

b. Add-on fare classes for domestic (including Canadian) fares should be coded with an ER fare type. Category 23 should be coded and the proportional tag set. The ADD-ON fare types must only be used for international add-ons. c.

Fare types must not vary for multiple sequences of any given fare class.

d. Fares applicable for groups and tours are considered more restrictive than other conditions. For example, a Senior Citizen Group Fare is considered a group fare and should be assigned PGV as a Fare Type and not PS for Senior Citizen.

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Section A MIN = Min stay MAX = Max stay

ADV PUR = Advance Purchase

FLT = Flights

ACC TVL = Accompanying Travel TVL = Travel Rest.

STOP = Stopovers

ELG = Eligibility

DAY = Day/time SALE = Sales Rest.

PEN = Penalties/Changes/Reroutes/Cancellation/Refunds P = PERMITTED

N = NOT PERMITTED

R = REQUIRED

CABIN 1 – FIRST Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG

DAY / FLT / STOP ACC TVL / TVL / SALE / PEN*

FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE First

First Class

P

P

N

N

N

N

FU

N

N

P

P

N

P

N

P

FR

N

N

Unrestricted First

First Class Restricted

First

First Class Sleeperette

P

P

N

N

N

N

FS

N

N

First

First Class

N

R

R

P

N

P

FX

S

E

Excursion First

First Class One Way Excursion

R

N

N

P

N

P

FOX

S

E

First

First Class

P

P

N

P

N

P

FND**

S

N

P

P

P

P

N

P

FRW

S

E

Non-Discountable First

*

First Class Around the World

A Service Charge is not considered a penalty when selecting the fare type.

** Requires the fare class or the fare rule to be specified as non-discountable outside of ATPCO data

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Section A (Cont) CABIN 2 - BUSINESS Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE Business

Business

P

P

N

N

N

N

BU

N

N

P

P

N

P

N

P

BR

N

N

N

R

R

P

N

P

BX

S

E

Class Unrestricted Business

Business Class Restricted

Business

Business Class Excursion

Business

Business Class One Way Excursion

R

N

N

P

N

P

BOX

S

E

Business

Business Class Non-Discountable

P

P

N

P

N

P

BND**

S

N

Business

Business Class Around the World

P

P

P

P

N

P

BRW

S

E

*



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Section A (Cont) CABIN 3 - ECONOMY Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE Economy

Economy

P

P

N

N

N

N

EU

N

N

P

P

N

N

N

N

ES

N

N

P

P

N

N

N

N

ET

N

N

P

P

N

N

N

R

ER

N

N

P

P

N

N

N

R

ERS

N

N

P

P

N

N

N

R

ERT

N

N

Unrestricted Economy

2nd Level Economy Unrestricted

Economy

3rd Level Economy Unrestricted

Economy

Economy Restricted

Economy

2nd Level Economy Restricted

Economy

3rd Level Economy Restricted

Economy

Economy NonDiscountable

P

P

N

P

N

P

END**

S

N

Economy

Economy Around the World

P

P

P

P

N

P

ERW

S

E

*



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Section A (Cont) CABIN 3 - ECONOMY EXCURSIONS Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE TYPE

NMLSP L

Display

S

E

Type

CODE Economy

Regular

N

R

R

N

N

P

XEX

Excursion Economy

Special Excursion

N

R

R

N

N

P

XES**

S

E

Economy

3rd Level Excursion

N

R

R

N

N

P

XEL**

S

E

Economy

4 th Level Excursion

N

R

R

N

N

P

XEF

S

E

Economy

5 th Level Excursion

N

R

R

N

N

P

XEV

S

E

Economy

Economy Class One Way Excursion

R

N

N

P

N

P

XOX

S

E

Economy

Excursion NonDiscountable

N

R

R

P

N

P

XND***

S

E

*


**

Requires the fare class or the fare rule to be indicated as SUPER/SPECIAL

*** Requires the fare class or the fare rule to be specified as non-discountable outside of ATPCO data

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Section A (Cont) CABIN 3 - ECONOMY ROUND TRIP ADVANCE PURCHASE Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG

DAY / FLT / STOP ACC TVL / TVL / SALE / PEN

FARE TYPE

NMLSP L

Display Type

CODE Economy

Advance

N

R

R

R

N

P

XAP

S

E

Purchase Economy

2nd Level Adv. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

XAW

S

E

Economy

3rd Level Adv. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

XAT

S

E

Economy

Apex Non Refundable

N

R

R

R

N

P (Pen Req.)*

XAN

S

E

Economy

Super/Special

N

R

R

R

N

P

**XAB

S

E

N

R

R

R

N

P

**XAC

S

E

N

R

R

R

N

P

**XBB

S

E

Adv. Purchase Economy

2nd Level Super/Special

Economy

Budget

Adv. Purchase Adv. Purchase Economy

Budget Apex NonRef.

N

R

R

R

N

P (Pen Req.)*

**XBN

S

E

Economy

Economy Adv. Purchase

N

R

N

R

N

P

EAP

S

N

* Requires an applicable entry in Category 16 penalties stating “Non-Refundable”. ** Requires the fare class or fare rule to be indicated as Super/Special/Budget.

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Section A (Cont) CABIN 3 - ECONOMY ONE WAY ADVANCE PURCHASE Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE Economy

Advance

R

N

N

R

N

P

SAP

S

N

Purchase

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Section A (Cont) CABIN 3 - ECONOMY ROUND TRIP INSTANT PURCHASE Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE Economy

Inst Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

XPX

S

E

Economy

2nd Level Inst. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

XPS

S

E

Economy

3rd Level Inst. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

XPL

S

E

Economy

4 th Level Inst. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

XPF

S

E

Economy

5 th Level Inst. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

XPY

S

E

Economy

Inst. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P (Pen Req.) *

XPN

S

E

Non-Refundable Economy

2nd Level Inst. Purchase Nonrefundable

N

R

R

R

N

P (Pen Req.)*

XPV

S

E

Economy

Super/Special

N

R

R

R

N

P

**XPB

S

E

Inst. Purchase Economy

2nd Level Super Inst. Purchase

N

R

R

R

N

P

**XPC

S

E

Economy

Economy

N

R

N

R

N

P

EIP

S

N

N

R

N

R

N

P

**EBN

S

N


Round Trip Budget Instant Purchase

Definition of Instant Purchase is “Ticketing at same time” as Reservation or up to a maximum of 72 HRS after Reservations. * Requires an applicable entry in Category 16 penalties stating non-refundable. ** Requires the fare class or the fare rule to be indicated as Super/Special/Budget.

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Section A (Cont) CABIN 3 - ECONOMY ONE WAY INSTANT PURCHASE Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE Economy

One Way

R

N

N

R

N

P

SIP

S

N

R

N

N

R

N

P

**SBP

S

N


One Way Budget Inst. Purchase

Definition of Instant Purchase is “Ticketing at same time” as Reservation or up to a maximum of 72 HRS after Reservations. ** Requires the fare class or the fare rule to be indicated as Super/Special/Budget.

CABIN 3 - SPECIAL Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE Economy

Budget

P

P

P

P

N

P

@ SB

S

N

@ Only use SB when the rule states "RESERVATIONS WILL BE CONFIRMED RETRO-ACTIVELY BY CARRIER ADVICE". These fares should show a window of dates for first time permitted and required before departure.

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Section A (Cont) ADD-ON Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE

NMLSPL

TYPE

Display Type

CODE Add-on

First Class

P

P

N/A

N/A

N/A

P

AF

N

N

Add-on

Business

P

P

N/A

N/A

N/A

P

AC

N

N

P

P

N/A

N/A

N/A

P

AY

N

N

Class Add-on

Economy Class

Add-on

Special

P

P

N/A

N/A

N/A

P

AS

N

N

Add-on

Default

P

P

N/A

N/A

N/A

P

AD

N

N

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Section B CABIN 1 - PROMOTIONAL Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE TYPE

NMLSP L

Display Type

CODE First

First Class

P

P

P

P

P

P

FTP *

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

FIT

S

I


FARE

NMLSP L

Display

TYPE

Travel Pass (CCM) First

First Individual Inclusive Tour (ITX)

* Requires the fare class or the fare rule to be indicated as Travel Pass.

CABIN 2 - PROMOTIONAL Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG

Type

CODE Business

Business Class Travel Pass

P

P

P

P

P

P

BTP *

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

BIT

S

I

(CCM) Business

Business Individual Inclusive Tour (ITX)


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Section B (Cont) CABIN 3 – PROMOTIONAL Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE TYPE

NMLS PL

Display Type

CODE Economy

Military

P

P

P

P

P

P

PM

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

** PG

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

PU

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

PZ

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

PSD

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

PSZ

S

S

(MIL/MDP/MPA/ MRE/MUS/MXS/ REC/DOD/MIR) Economy

Government (GCF/GDP/GEX/ GST/GVT/CTZ/ GCT)

Economy

Stand-By (YSB/SDB/MSB/ ASB/CSB)

Economy

Youth (YTH)

Economy

Student (STU)

Economy

Student/Youth (STU/YTH)

** Requires form of payment restrictions. Any military passenger type can be assigned PG if there are form of payment restrictions with with the fare class.

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Section B (Cont) CABIN 3 - PROMOTIONAL (Cont) Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE TYPE

NMLSP L

Display Type

CODE Economy

Individual Incl. Tour (ITX)

P

P

P

P

P

P

PIT

S

I

Economy

Bulk Inclusive

P

P

P

P

P

P

PBT

S

I

Tour (ITX) Economy

Group Inclusive Tour (GIT)

P

P

P

P

P

P

PGV

S

G

Economy

Affinity Group (GRP)

P

P

P

R

P

P

PGA

S

G

Economy

Common Interest Group (GRP)

P

P

P

R

P

P

PGC

S

G

Economy

Incentive Group

P

P

P

R

P

P

PGI

S

G

P

P

P

R

P

P

PGN

S

G

P

P

P

P

P

P

PGO

S

G

P

P

P

P

P

P

PGM

S

G

(GRP/VAG) Economy

Non-Affinity Group (GRP/VAG)

Economy

Own Use Group (GRP/VAG)

Economy

Military Group (GRP/VAG)

Economy

Group Youth (GRP)

P

P

P

P

P

P

PGZ

S

G

Economy

Missionary (MIS)

P

P

P

P

P

P

PMI

S

S

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Section B (Cont) CABIN 3 - PROMOTIONAL (Cont) Cabin

Industry Name

OW/RT

Service

Min/

ADV

Max

PUR

ELG


FARE TYPE

NMLSP L

Display Type

CODE Economy

Emigrant/

P

P

P

P

P

P

PEM

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

PS

S

S

Immigrant Refugee (EMI/REF) Economy

Senior Citizen (SRC/SNN/YCB)

Economy

Charter(PCR/YCR)

P

P

P

P

P

P

PCR

S

S

Economy

Air/Sea Group

P

P

P

P

P

P

PSA

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

PVU

S

S

Proprietary Contract (PFA/PFB)

P

P

P

P

P

P

PCF

S

S

Economy

Spouse (SPH/SPA)

P

P

P

P

P

P

SH

S

S

Economy

Economy

P

P

P

P

P

P

PTP *

S

S

P

P

P

P

P

P

PST

S

S

A/S Group Inc (ASF) Economy

Visit Another Country (VAC)

Economy

(Cat 15 is required)

Travel Pass (CCM) Economy

Staff (STF)


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CABIN 1/2/3 – ALL OTHER PROMOTIONAL FARES Fare Type Codes in this portion of the matrix apply for all Promotional Fares that have a Passenger Type Code(s) not included in the matrix table on the previous pages. Use of the matrix table below is dependent upon whether the fare is in a public or private tariff. Public Tariffs

The matrix table on the following page applies for all Promotional Fares with passenger types not included in the matrix table on the previous pages. This includes, but is not limited to the following p assenger types: •

•

ACC AGT

Accompanying Travel Agent

•

CLG

Clergy

•

CMM

Commuter

•

CNV

Convention

•

CPN

Coupon Discount

•

FFY

Frequent Flyer

•

HOF

Head of Family

•

JOB

Job Corps

•

OTS

Psgrs Occ 2 Seats

•

SEA

Seaman

•

SHH

Head of Family Spouse

•

SPA

Accompanied Spouse

•

SPS

Spouse

•

UNV

University Employee

EXCEPTION:

Fares with passenger type ADT and Companion Fares are not considered Promotional Fares are compared to Section A. Children’s Fares have the same fare type code as the associated adult fare.

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Private Tariffs

The matrix table on the following page applies for all Promotional Fares with passenger types that identify a specific type of passenger (person) and are not included in the matrix table on the previous pages. The matrix table on the following page does not apply for fares where the passenger type identifies a sales outlet rather than a specific person or for fares where it is unclear whether the passenger type identifies a person or an outlet.

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