Amadeus Quick Reference Card Ticketing Amadeus Quick Reference Card Ticketing Amadeus is a leading global distribution system GDS used by travel agents and airlines to book flights hotels and other travel services The ticketing process within Amadeus is a complex yet efficient system that requires proficiency in various commands and functionalities This quick reference card aims to provide a concise overview of the essential commands and workflows for ticketing in Amadeus 1 Booking Retrieval Retrieve a previously booked PNR Entry R Retrieve followed by the PNR eg R1234567890 Example R1234567890 Retrieve a PNR based on passenger details Entry R followed by the passengers last name and first initial eg RSmithJ Example RSmithJ 2 Ticketing Issue a ticket for the entire PNR Entry TT followed by the ticket number eg TT1234567890 Example TT1234567890 Issue a ticket for a specific segment Entry TT followed by the segment number and the ticket number eg TT11234567890 Example TT11234567890 Issue a ticket using the lowest available fare Entry TK followed by the desired fare class eg TK Y Example TKY Issue a ticket with a specific fare Entry TK followed by the fare basis code eg TK Y12345 Example TKY12345 3 Fare Rules and Availability 2 Retrieve fare rules for a specific fare basis Entry FR followed by the fare basis code eg FR Y12345 Example FRY12345 Check availability for a specific flight Entry AV followed by the flight number and date eg AVBA1234 20230510 Example AVBA1234 20230510 Check availability for a specific fare Entry AV followed by the fare basis code eg AVY12345 Example AVY12345 4 Ticketing Modifications Change the ticket number Entry TC followed by the new ticket number eg TC1234567890 Example TC1234567890 Change the passenger name Entry XN followed by the new passenger name eg XN John Doe Example XN John Doe Cancel a ticket Entry TK followed by the ticket number eg TK1234567890 Example TK1234567890 5 Miscellaneous Commands Retrieve the passengers contact information Entry CP Contact Passenger Example CP Display the ticketing history Entry TH Ticketing History Example TH Sign off from Amadeus Entry SO Sign Off Example SO 6 Advanced Ticketing Techniques Using the F function 3 The F function provides access to various fare and ticketing options including F1 Fare Calculation F2 Ticketing Options F3 Fare Rules Retrieval F4 Availability Check F5 Ticket Modification Utilizing the T function The T function allows for quick ticket issuance and modification including T1 Ticket Issue T2 Ticket Modification T3 Ticket Cancellation Understanding the F and T function combinations Various combinations of F and T functions can be used to achieve specific ticketing goals For example F2T1 can be used to issue a ticket with specific ticketing options 7 Best Practices for Ticketing in Amadeus Doublecheck all information before proceeding with ticketing Utilize the F and T functions for efficient ticketing Familiarize yourself with common ticketing errors and solutions Stay updated on Amadeus system changes and new functionalities Conclusion This quick reference card provides a concise overview of essential commands and workflows for ticketing in Amadeus By mastering these concepts travel agents can efficiently process tickets and provide seamless travel experiences for their clients Continuously learning and adapting to system updates will ensure optimal efficiency and proficiency in the ever evolving world of travel technology