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1 Product Advisory Number: DA 71 Version: 01 Load To Production: Already in Production EST GMT High Level Description: Impact Summary: Reason For Issue: XML Select Release Overview / Associated GWS Release Overview Various depending on technology / features customer uses First Notification Customer Impact: Internal Only Agency Customers ecommerce Customers Developers Airline Customers Car, Hotel, Rail or Cruise Customers System: Galileo Apollo Worldspan Load To Copy: Already in Production EST GMT Web Services: (API and Messaging) Directly impacts Web Services / XML Select Issue History: Version 01 Page 1

2 Overview The following sections describe the details of the XML Select releases. Each release has its own heading, with details of the release in sub-headings. Customer Benefit Varies based on technology consumed. Recommended upgrade to the latest XML Transactions. What's New XML Select 3.1 Release Date: August 2009 The following information is a summary of the changes made to XML Select since the 3.0 release. Components No changes to any of the XML Select components have been made for this release. Transactions The following categories show the transactions that have never before been released, and existing transactions that have been updated with new functionality. New Transactions (No prior version of these transactions have ever been released.) None. Replacement Transactions (New versions of previously released transactions.) DocProdFareManipulation_8 The DocProdFareManipulation_8 transaction controls the manipulation and redisplay of stored fares. It also allows MCOs and tickets to be issued for a specified fare within a PNR or BF <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> 4032 <TicketingMods> Page 2

3 DocProdFareRequote_2 DocProdFareRequote allows you to update the ticketing modifiers and to requote the fare. DocProdFareRequote also verifies a stored fare quote (ATFQ) <UpdateModifiersMods> FareQuoteBestBuyCompare_13 A basic fare quote provides airfare quotes based on the itinerary and class of service booked. This transaction is used to compare the fare for a booked itinerary, and the best buy fare returned by the FareQuoteBestBuyCompare request FareQuoteBestBuyRegardless_12 A basic fare quote provides airfare quotes based on the itinerary and class of service booked. This transaction is used to search for the best buy fare, regardless of availability. FareQuoteCalendarDates_14 FareQuoteCalendarDates corresponds to the Calendar Shop feature, which combines three functions within one transaction. A tariff display function returns available tariff fares. A second structured rule transaction returns calendar/time restraints for the tariffs (only dates that are valid for that tariff display as available). A third transaction validates a selected tariff fare against the rules. For the user, a Calendar Shop feature might involve entering an itinerary and receiving fares associated with those segments. The user can then select a fare and view which dates are applicable to that fare. This fare quote function is best suited to fare-driven travelers who are flexible about the dates and times of their itinerary. Click the following link to review detailed changes: 1424 <FareDisplayMods> FareQuoteClassSpecific_15 FareQuoteClassSpecific obtains a fare quote for an itinerary supplied by the requestor, taking into consideration all appropriate fare rules and fare construction principles. Up to eight segments can be supplied by the requestor. Page 3

4 FareQuoteDollarSaver_15 FareQuoteDollarSaver (Fare Quote Best Buy Dollar Saver) finds the best price for a booked itinerary, including all classes that are currently available on the flights that itinerary. FareQuoteFinder_15 FareQuoteFinder (Fare Quote Finder - Best Buy Quote) prices the current itinerary at the lowest available fare. This transaction uses the origin/destination and date information from a booked itinerary to find the best price options for a proposed journey. FareQuoteFlightSpecific_15 FareQuoteFlightSpecific finds the lowest price for an itinerary specified in the request, including all classes that are currently available on the flights in that itinerary. FareQuoteMultiDisplay_14 FareQuoteMultiDisplay allows a user to request tariff displays, rules display (follow-on), currency conversions, ticketing point mileage, and faring functions <FareDisplayMods> FareQuoteStandard_15 FareQuoteStandard transaction finds the lowest price for the booked itinerary. Page 4

5 FareQuoteSuperBB_15 FareQuoteSuperBB serves as a fare shopper tool for users who want to check prices for a general itinerary. This transaction: Allows a user to find the best price options for a proposed journey, using origin/destination and date information, without requiring a booked itinerary. Combines air availability and a fare quote request. This transactions allows users to enter criteria to limit the shopping request, such as time period, specific carriers to include or exclude, private fare modifiers, and passenger types <AirAvail> PNRBFManagement_15 PNRBFManagement allows users to manage most aspects of the PNR or BF creation and modification <AirSegSell> 1072 <RebookCancelMods> TicketInfoDisplay_5 This transaction is used to obtain: Information on valid tickets for the passenger. Valid tickets are tickets which were issued, used, but not voided, refunded or exchanged. Tickets can be requested by type: paper, electronic or both. Canned remarks information from PNR/BF. Pseudo city information. The following Data Records have been added to this transaction 4039 <ValidTicketInfo> Page 5

6 Other Transaction Changes (Changes to transactions with functionality that will be implemented in a future update.) Flex Shopping A new XML transaction will be deployed at a later date with a feature known as flex shopping. Current XML Transactions have been modified to accept the changes. Please ignore these elements in the following XML Transactions. AirAvailability In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. AirAvailabilityByTariff In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. FareQuoteSuperBB In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. In 1400 <SuperBBMods> the were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: GQFX <FlexShopMods> - Do not use this element with the FareQuoteSuperBB transaction. A new XML transaction will be deployed at a later date with this element. Modified Transactions (Previously released transactions that have been changed in some way.) None. Retired Transactions (Retired versions of previously released transactions.) Page 6

7 AirAvailabilityByTariff 7 -_10 AirAvailabilityByTariff_7, _8, _9, and _10 were retired due to lack of use in the 3.0 release. However, AirAvailabilityByTariff_12 was released, based on AirAvailabilityByTariff_6_5. Other Transaction Changes Since 3.0 Since the release of version 3.0 there have been several changes. Transaction Samples Several new transaction samples have been added to the SDK, and many have been fixed or improved. Documentation Corrections Galileo is in the process of updating all Transaction documentation to provide standardized field descriptions that are more complete and less ambiguous. Some transactions have been updated for this release, while others will be updated in future releases. This effort is an ongoing process. Tools SUTA Test Page No changes were made to the SUTA test page for this release. HCM Manager Console No changes were made to the HCM Manger Console for this release. Host Simulator Console No changes were made the Host Simulator Console for this release. Host Simulator No changes were made to the Host Simulator for this release. Client Simulator No changes were made to the Client Simulator for this release. IVal No changes were made to IVal for this release. Page 7

8 Software Development Kit (SDK) HTML Help The following descriptions highlight the enhancements to the XML Select Help system. Global Fares Query Header Action Codes The Global Fares Query Header Action Codes are Fare Quote Action Codes used in the GFQH <QueryHeader> KLR. This list was updated to include OB Fees. See the OB Fees area in the Transaction and Task Documentation section. Transaction and Task Documentation New and updated transactions have associated task documentation. The task documentation describes how to use the transactions to perform specific business functions. This documentation displays in the How To section of the individual transactions. Task documents have been either updated or added to new and existing transactions, and related samples are linked with the task document. The XML API and GWS Technical Communications and Development staff have been diligently working on updating KLR and NWB documentation to make the description for all fields and nodes in the XML transactions more legible and easier to understand. Although the process is not complete, we strive for more completion with every release. Click the data record links in each transaction listed above to see a specific list of updated KLRs and NWBs. OB Fees The OB (Carrier Ticketing) Fees was implemented in this release. The following documents were updated to reflect this functionality: Task Display Ticket from a PNR (TicketInfoDisplay_5) Task Fare Redisplay (DocProdFareManipulation_8) Task Issue Ticket (DocProdFareManipulation_8) Task Update OB Fee Exempt Mod (DocProdFareRequote_2) Task OB Fees Follow-On (FareQuoteMultiDisplay_14) Global Fares Query Header Action Codes Add Source of Availability Status The second phase of the "Add Source of Availability Status" was implemented in this release. The following documents in AirAvailability_9 were updated to reflect this functionality in the 3.0 release: Task Flight Availability Task Flight Availability with Booking Preferences Task Flight Availability with Booking Filter Task Flight Availability with Carrier Preferences Page 8

9 Help Feedback Each page in the help system, as well as the help pages associated with the transaction files, now has a feedback link. Click the Submit feedback on this page link at the bottom to send an to GAP-Falcon-XMLDevelopers@travelport.com. This feedback will allow the XML Select documentation team to respond to page-specific documentation issues. Archived Transactions Older versions of transactions become archived. Archived transactions retain their functionality and are documented in the Archived Transaction book of the Help. However, it is strongly encouraged that the latest versions of the transactions be used for increased functionality and stability. Refer to Archived Transactions for a complete list of transactions that have been archived, as well as the newest replacement transactions. Include files The XMLTrans.dll file was previously modified in the 2.4 MU3 release to handle the new overall response length of the updated PNRBFManagement transaction. This modification required ALL XML DFLs to be regenerated. To use existing or new XML Transactions in the future, the XMLTrans.dll file is replaced as part of this install. Additionally, existing.dfl files will be replaced with updated.dfl files. Setup Installation Enhancements No changes have been made to the installation process. New Features No new installation features were added to this version of XML Select. Page 9

10 Transaction Update Details XML Select 3.1 Refer to the What's New page for Transaction-level information <AirAvail> The 1001 <AirAvail> is versioned up with the following modification: The AAFI <AvailFlt> has the new field <AvailSource> that indicates from where the availability status came <AirSegSell> The 1060 <AirSegSellMods> record has the following modification: The SQS1 <AirSegSell> has the new field <AvailSource> that indicates from where the availability status came <RebookCancelMods> The 1072 <RebookCancelMods> is versioned up with the following modification: SQR1 <AirSellRebookMods> has the new field <AvailSource> that indicates from where the availability status came <FareDisplayMods> The 1424 <FareDisplayMods> is versioned up with the addition of the following elements: GFOF <OBFeesInfo> GFOP <OBFeesPsgrInfo> GFOC <OBFeesCCInfo> The 1425 <FareInfo> record is versioned up with the addition of the following elements: GFOR <OBFeesResp> 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> The 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> record is versioned up with the addition of the following element: Page 10

11 DP2A <OBFExemptMods> 4018 <UpdateModifiersMods> The 4018 <UpdateModifiersMods> record is versioned up with the addition of the following elements: DPP0 <CreditCardFOP> DPP1 <CheckFOP> DPP9 <OtherFOP> DP2A <OBFExemptMods> 4032 <TicketingMods> The 4032 <TicketingMods> record is versioned up with the addition of the following elements: DPP0 <CreditCardFOP> DPP1 <CheckFOP> DPP9 <OtherFOP> DP2A <OBFExemptMods> 4039 <ValidTicketInfo> The 4039 <ValidTicketInfo> record is versioned up with the addition of the following element: DPOB <OBFees> Page 11

12 What's New XML Select 3.2 Release Date: December 2009 The following information is a summary of the changes made to XML Select since the previous release. Components No changes to any of the XML Select components have been made for this release. Transactions The following categories show the transactions that have never before been released and existing transactions that have been updated with new functionality. New Transactions (No prior version of these transactions have ever been released.) None. Replacement Transactions (New versions of previously released transactions.) AirAvailabilityByTariff_13 AirAvailabilityByTariff returns a list of available flights that fulfill the rule requirements for a specified tariff. The typical activities for this feature include: 1. The user requests a specific tariff fare and a preferred carrier availability. 2. The transaction searches for available flights that fulfill the fare quote rules for that fare. 3. After fares rules have been retrieved for the given city pair, a selection of valid dates is returned that satisfy the fare rules. 4. The user selects a specific date is selected from the valid dates. 5. Availability for the selected date, origin, and destination is retrieved. A grouping of up to 48 flights that satisfy the request is returned. Click the following link to review detailed changes: 1000 <AirAvailMods> 1424 <FareDisplayMods> Page 12

13 AirChangeSegmentStatus_3 AirChangeSegmentStatus can change the details of a flight segment and can rebook a flight or a range of flights. Details that can be modified include date, class, flight number, timings, and stopover indicators <DateClassMods> 1072 <RebookCancelMods> AutoRefundExchange_5 AutoRefundExchange is used to confirm the refund price or the new price for a changed (exchanged) itinerary. To confirm this data, the PNR must contain stored fare data in an ATFQ <PNRRetrieve> 4088 <ExchangeAcceptMods> DocProdFareManipulation_10 The DocProdFareManipulation transaction controls the manipulation and redisplay of stored fares. It also allows MCOs and tickets to be issued for a specified fare within a PNR or BF. Note: DocProdFareManipulation_9 was also created for this release, and can be found in the Archived Transactions folder. All changes to _9 have been incorporated in _ <PNRRetrieve> 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> 4016 <ManualFareUpdateSaveMods> 4032 <TicketingMods> DocProdFareRequote_3 DocProdFareRequote allows you to update the ticketing modifiers and to requote the fare. DocProdFareRequote also verifies a stored fare quote (ATFQ) <UpdateModifiersMods> FareQuoteBestBuyCompare_14 A basic fare quote provides airfare quotes based on the itinerary and class of service booked. This transaction is used to compare the fare for a booked itinerary, and the best buy fare returned by the FareQuoteBestBuyCompare request Page 13

14 FareQuoteBestBuyRegardless_13 A basic fare quote provides airfare quotes based on the itinerary and class of service booked. This transaction is used to search for the best buy fare, regardless of availability. FareQuoteCalendarDates_15 FareQuoteCalendarDates corresponds to the Calendar Shop feature, which combines three functions within one transaction. A tariff display function returns available tariff fares. A second structured rule transaction returns calendar/time restraints for the tariffs (only dates that are valid for that tariff display as available). A third transaction validates a selected tariff fare against the rules. For the user, a Calendar Shop feature might involve entering an itinerary and receiving fares associated with those segments. The user can then select a fare and view which dates are applicable to that fare. This fare quote function is best suited to fare-driven travelers who are flexible about the dates and times of their itinerary. Click the following link to review detailed changes: 1424 <FareDisplayMods> FareQuoteClassSpecific_16 FareQuoteClassSpecific obtains a fare quote for an itinerary supplied by the requestor, taking into consideration all appropriate fare rules and fare construction principles. Up to eight segments can be supplied by the requestor. FareQuoteDollarSaver_16 FareQuoteDollarSaver (Fare Quote Best Buy Dollar Saver) finds the best price for a booked itinerary, including all classes that are currently available on the flights that itinerary. Page 14

15 FareQuoteFinder_16 FareQuoteFinder (Fare Quote Finder - Best Buy Quote) prices the current itinerary at the lowest available fare. This transaction uses the origin/destination and date information from a booked itinerary to find the best price options for a proposed journey. FareQuoteFlightSpecific_16 FareQuoteFlightSpecific finds the lowest price for an itinerary specified in the request, including all classes that are currently available on the flights in that itinerary. FareQuoteMultiDisplay_15 FareQuoteMultiDisplay allows a user to request tariff displays, rules display (follow-on), currency conversions, ticketing point mileage, and faring functions <FareDisplayMods> FareQuoteStandard_16 FareQuoteStandard transaction finds the lowest price for the booked itinerary. FareQuoteSuperBB_16 FareQuoteSuperBB serves as a fare shopper tool for users who want to check prices for a general itinerary. This transaction: Allows a user to find the best price options for a proposed journey, using origin/destination and date information, without requiring a booked itinerary. Combines air availability and a fare quote request. This transactions allows users to enter criteria to limit the shopping request, such as time period, specific carriers to include or exclude, private fare modifiers, and passenger types. Page 15

16 PNRBFManagement_17 PNRBFManagement allows users to manage most aspects of the PNR or BF creation and modification <AirSegSellMods> 1070 <DateClassMods> 1072 <RebookCancelMods> 1408 <StorePriceMods> 2025 <PNRRetrieve> 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> 5650 <SessionMods> Modified Transactions (Previously released transactions that have been changed in some way.) AirAvailability_9 AirAvailability_9 supplies scheduled flights between a given city pair on a given day, and indicates whether seats are available on those flights. AirAvailability_9 can also provide availability for carriers or flights. Various qualifiers are available to narrow the search criteria. AirAvailability_9 also offers a timetable option, which shows flight schedules for the specified date range <AirAvailMods> AirAvailabilityWithCabin_1 AirAvailabilityWithCabin_1 supplies scheduled flights between a given city pair on a given day, and indicates whether seats are available on those flights. What differentiates this transaction from AirAvailability is the inclusion of AAB1 <BICAvail> / <Cabin> element. The <Cabin> element displays the cabin to which the booking code belongs <AirAvailMods> CarRulePNRBF_7_5 CarRulesPNRBF obtains additional information regarding conditions and charges associated with car rentals. This transaction has both the PNR/BF retrieve and car rules. CarRulesPNRBF can provide complete car rules from a sold segment in an sessionless environment and supports Inside Availability for participating vendors. Page 16

17 2025 <PNRRetrieve> FlightService_6_0 FlightService supplies Flight Service information, which provides scheduled flight information <InFltService> HotelAvailability_12 HotelAvailability supports a standard hotel availability request, and returns a limited list of available hotel properties. A standard availability returns a more limited list of properties than a hotel index search, but returns only hotels with available booking codes <HotelAvailability> PNRBFDivide_3 The PNRBFDivide_3 transaction allows you to divide or split booking into two different bookings, which, up until now, has only been available to terminal emulation users. Dividing bookings is a method for users to manage their bookings with fewer keystrokes, and to handle unique booking situations <PNRBFRetrieve> QueueProcessing_3 QueueProcessing_3 provides the functionality to list, view, and manipulate PNRs or BFs on a queue <PNRBFRetrieve> SessionChangePassword_1_0 SessionChangePassword_1_0 changes the password for an associated User ID. Typically, the user is required to enter the new password twice, for confirmation <SessionMods> SessionChangeWorkArea_1_0 SessionChangeWorkArea_1_0 allows the user to change work areas or duty codes. Page 17

18 5650 <SessionMods> SessionEmulation_1_0 SessionEmulation_1_0 allows a user to act as (emulate) one or more Pseudo City Codes (PCC). To emulate a PCC, the user or client application must first sign on to a service bureau or branch agency, and then submit the emulation terminal transaction <SessionMods> SessionSignOff_1_0 SessionSignOff_1_0 allows a user to sign off the session. Signing off ends the session and releases the GTID used by that session. Only an active session can be signed off. The user or client application must sign on to a session through a direct sign on or through emulation <SessionMods> SessionSignOn_1_0 SessionSignOn_1_0 authenticates the user via their sign on and password. The sign on also identifies the user's PCC to the CRS; one or more PCCs are assigned to a travel provider <SessionMods> SessionWorkAreaInfo_1_0 SessionWorkAreaInfo_1_0 is used to switch Agent Assembly Area (AAA) partitions while signed into the Apollo and Galileo Host systems. To use this transaction, the user must be signed onto the Apollo or Galileo system and be authorized for multiple AAA partitions <SessionMods> TicketInfoDisplay_5 This transaction is used to obtain: Information on valid tickets for the passenger. Valid tickets are tickets which were issued, used, but not voided, refunded or exchanged. Tickets can be requested by type: paper, electronic or both. Canned remarks information from PNR/BF. Pseudo city information. Page 18

19 2025 <PNRBFRetrieve> 4040 <PNRCannedRemarkMods> Other Transaction Changes (Changes to transactions with functionality that will be implemented in a future update.) Flex Shopping A new XML transaction will be deployed at a later date with a feature known as flex shopping. Current XML Transactions have been modified to accept the changes. Please ignore these elements in the following XML Transactions. AirAvailability In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. AirAvailabilityByTariff In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. FareQuoteSuperBB In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. In 1400 <SuperBBMods> the were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: GQFX <FlexShopMods> - Do not use this element with the FareQuoteSuperBB transaction. A new XML transaction will be deployed at a later date with this element. Page 19

20 Retired Transactions (Retired versions of previously released transactions.) None. Tools SUTA Test Page No changes were made to the SUTA test page for this release. HCM Manager Console No changes were made to the HCM Manger Console for this release. Host Simulator Console No changes were made the Host Simulator Console for this release. Host Simulator No changes were made to the Host Simulator for this release. Client Simulator No changes were made to the Client Simulator for this release. IVal No changes were made to IVal for this release. Software Development Kit (SDK) HTML Help The following descriptions highlight the enhancements to the XML Select Help system. Transaction and Task Documentation Galileo by Travelport is in the process of updating all Transaction documentation to provide standardized field descriptions that are more complete and less ambiguous. Some transactions have been updated for this release, while others will be updated in future releases. This effort is an ongoing process. New and updated transactions have associated task documentation. The task documentation describes how to use the transactions to perform specific business functions. Page 20

21 This documentation displays in the How To section of the individual transactions. Task documents have been either updated or added to new and existing transactions, and related samples are linked with the task document. The XML API and GWS Technical Communications and Development staff have been diligently working on updating KLR and NWB documentation to make the description for all fields and nodes in the XML transactions more legible and easier to understand. Although the process is not complete, we strive for more completion with every release. Click the data record links in each transaction listed above to see a specific list of updated KLRs and NWBs. Fare Display Account Code Modifier Users require a means to specify either type of private fare (agency-filed or airline-filed) and have only that type appear in the response. This ability is required both with and without the use of account codes. These enhancements facilitate the agency business process by reducing the amount of time agents spend searching for desired fares. The following documents were updated to reflect this functionality: Task Calendar Shop - AirAvailabilityByTariff_13 Task Fare Display - FareQuoteMultiDisplay_15 Associated Samples: AirAvailabilityByTariff_13_s3.xml FareQuoteCalendarDates_15_s5.xml FareQuoteMultiDisplay_15_s38.xml Add Source of Availability Status The third phase of the "Add Source of Availability Status" was implemented in the 3.2 release with the addition of the <AvailSourceInfo> element. The following documents in PNRBFManagement have been updated to reflect this functionality: Task Change Segment via Class and Date Task Air Segment Sell via Direct Sell Task Air Segment Sell via Reference Sell Task Change Segment via Rebook Associated Samples: AirChangeSegmentStatus_3_s3.xml PNRBFManagement_17_s111.xml Page 21

22 Service Fees The ability to associate Service Fees with a ticket was implemented with the addition of the <ServiceFees> element. The following documents have been updated to reflect this functionality: Task Exchange Acceptance - AutoRefundExchange_5 Task Issue Ticket - DocProdFareManipulation_10 Task Fare Redisplay - DocProdFareManipulation_10 Task Manual Fare Store and Update - DocProdFareManipulation_10 Task Update Service Fee Associations - DocProdFareRequote_3 Task Fare Quote Store Price - PNRBFManagement_17 Associated Samples DocProdFareManipulation_10_s26 and s27 DocProdFareRequote_3_s43 PNRBFManagement_17_s112 XML Samples The following samples have been added or updated in this release AirAvailability_9_s13 - improve Display General Time Table request. DocProdFareManipulation_10_s20 - improved Detailed Billing Mask sample. FareQuoteSuperBB_16_s17.xml - Fare search for fares filed in CAD currency. FareQuoteSuperBB_16_s18.xml - Fare Search - Response returns fares in equivalent currency. Developer White Papers The following Developer White Papers have been added or updated to improve clarity in this release: Hotel Shopping and Booking Seat Maps Help Feedback Each page in the help system, as well as the help pages associated with the transaction files, now has a feedback link. Click the Submit feedback on this page link at the bottom to send an to GAP-Falcon-XMLDevelopers@travelport.com. This feedback will allow the XML Select documentation team to respond to page-specific documentation issues. Archived Transactions Older versions of transactions become archived. Archived transactions retain their functionality and are documented in the Archived Transaction book of the Help. However, it is strongly encouraged that the latest versions of the transactions be used for increased Page 22

23 functionality and stability. Refer to Archived Transactions for a complete list of transactions that have been archived, as well as the newest replacement transactions. Include files The XMLTrans.dll file was previously modified in the 2.4 MU3 release to handle the new overall response length of the updated PNRBFManagement transaction. This modification required ALL XML DFLs to be regenerated. To use existing or new XML Transactions in the future, the XMLTrans.dll file is replaced as part of this install. Additionally, existing.dfl files will be replaced with updated.dfl files. Transaction Update Details XML Select 3.2 Refer to the What's New page for Transaction-level information <AirAvailMods> The 1000 <AirAvailMods> record has the following modification: The AAGA <GenAvail> / <Class> node is updated with the following description change: Special Notes P and W values are only applicable for FareQuoteSuperBB and FareQuoteFlexShop transactions. For FareQuoteSuperBB transaction business class is specified by a value of C only <AirSegSellMods> The 1060 <AirSegSellMods> record has the following modifications: The SQR1 <AirSellRebookMods> and SQS1 <AirSegSell> / <AvailJrnyNum> node was modified: The Special Format description was updated. New examples were added to the description <DateClassMods> The 1070 <DateClassMods> record has the following modification: The SQSL <AvailSourceInfo> element was added. Page 23

24 1072 <RebookCancelMods> The 1072 <RebookCancelMods> record has the following modification: The SQR1 <AirSellRebookMods> and SQS1 <AirSegSell> / <AvailJrnyNum> node was modified: The Special Format description was updated. New examples were added to the description <StorePriceMods> The 1408 <StorePriceMods> record has the following modification: The DP57 <ServiceFees> element was added <FareDisplayMods> The 1424 <FareDisplayMods> record has the following modifications: The GFFD <TravConstraints> / <Airv1>, <Airv2>, <Airv3> nodes have the following description update: Enter carrier abbreviation to give that carrier preference for First fare display. Enter character blanks to have no carrier preference for the First fare display. The GFPW <PFMods> is updated with the following nodes: <RedistApplies> <ApplyAgencyPvtFare> <ApplyAirlinePvtFare> <AgencyPvtFareInd> <AirlinePvtFareInd> <LLPFApplies> <AcctCodeInd> The 1425 <FareInfo> record has the following modifications: The GFPW <PFMods> is updated with the following nodes: <RedistApplies> <ApplyAgencyPvtFare> <ApplyAirlinePvtFare> <AgencyPvtFareInd> <AirlinePvtFareInd> <LLPFApplies> Page 24

25 <AcctCodeInd> The GFRR <RsvnRules> / <AMT> node is updated with the following description change: What does null data indicate? "No data results in error." To "If blank, it indicates that there is no penalty amount for changes or cancellations." 1721 <InFltService> The 1721 <InFlitService> record has the following modification: The AAI7 <InFltServiceCode> / <Code> node is updated with the values In-seat Video Player/Library 2025 <PNRRetrieve> The 2025 <PNRRetrieve> record has the following modification: The DPIR <InvoiceRmk> / <Rmk> node is updated with the following note: Note: The. (period or decimal) character in the terminal response will display as character in the XML response <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> The 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> record is versioned up with the addition of the following elements: GFOR <OBFeesResp> DP57 <ServiceFees> 4016 <ManualFareUpdateSaveMods> The 4016 <ManualFareUpdateSaveMods> record has the following modification The DP57 <ServiceFees> element was added <UpdateModifiersMods> The 4018 <UpdateModifiersMods> record has the following modification: The DP57 <ServiceFees> element was added. Page 25

26 4032 <TicketingMods> The 4032 <TicketingMods> record has the following modification: The DP57 <ServiceFees> element was added <PNRCannedRemarkMods> The 4040 <PNRCannedRemarkMods> record has the following modification The DPIR <InvoiceRmk> / <Rmk> node is updated with the following note: Note: The. (period or decimal) character in the terminal response will display as character in the XML response <ExchangeAcceptMods> The 4088 <ExchangeAcceptMods> record has the following modification: The DP57 <ServiceFees> element was added <SessionMods> The 5650 <SessionMods> record has the following modification: The following elements have updated field descriptions for added clarification: GSCA <ChangeWorkArea> GSOF <SignOff> GSPS <ChangePassword> 6101 <HotelAvailability> The 6101 <HotelAvailability> record has the following modification: The HAIS <HotelInsideShopProperty> / <DepInd> node is updated with text: "NOTE: This is a property level deposit/guarantee indicator and should not be used in determining rate level deposit/guarantee requirements." Page 26

27 GWS-Only Release: Release Date: January 2010 Reservation Builder ebl The Reservation Builder ebl is no longer being sold, and is retired as of January 1st, The help for this ebl has been removed. Customers that currently use this product will continue to be supported. Trip Planner ebl The TripPlanner ebl is no longer being sold, and is retired as of January 1st, The help for this ebl has been removed. Customers that currently use this product will continue to be supported. XSD Files The following XSD files have been updated for this release: ReservationBuilder Removed.xsd files. TripPlanner Removed.xsd files. Page 27

28 What's New XML Select 3.3 Release Date: March 2010 The following information is a summary of the changes made to XML Select since the previous release. Components No changes to any of the XML Select components have been made for this release. Transactions The following categories show the transactions that have never before been released, and existing transactions that have been updated with new functionality. New Transactions (No prior version of these transactions have ever been released.) None. Replacement Transactions (New versions of previously released transactions.) AirAvailability_10 AirAvailability supplies scheduled flights between a given city pair on a given day, and indicates whether seats are available on those flights. AirAvailability can also provide availability for carriers or flights. Various qualifiers are available to narrow the search criteria. AirAvailability also offers a timetable option, which shows flight schedules for the specified date range <AirAvail> AirAvailabilityByTariff_14 AirAvailabilityByTariff returns a list of available flights that fulfill the rule requirements for a specified tariff. The typical activities for this feature include: 1. The user requests a specific tariff fare and a preferred carrier availability. 2. The transaction searches for available flights that fulfill the fare quote rules for that fare. Page 28

29 3. After fares rules have been retrieved for the given city pair, a selection of valid dates is returned that satisfy the fare rules. 4. The user selects a specific date is selected from the valid dates. 5. Availability for the selected date, origin, and destination is retrieved. A grouping of up to 48 flights that satisfy the request is returned. Click the following link to review detailed changes: 1001 <AirAvail> AirAvailabilityWithCabin_2 AirAvailabilityWithCabin supplies scheduled flights between a given city pair on a given day, and indicates whether seats are available on those flights. What differentiates this transaction from AirAvailability is the inclusion of AAB1 <BICAvail> / <Cabin> element. The <Cabin> element displays the cabin to which the booking code belongs <AirAvail> AutoRefundExchange_6 AutoRefundExchange is used to confirm the refund price or the new price for a changed (exchanged) itinerary. To confirm this data, the PNR must contain stored fare data in an ATFQ <PNRRetrieve> 4088 <ExchangeAcceptMods> DocProdFareManipulation_11 The DocProdFareManipulation transaction controls the manipulation and redisplay of stored fares. It also allows MCOs and tickets to be issued for a specified fare within a PNR or BF <PNRRetrieve> 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> 4016 <ManualFareUpdateSaveMods> 4032 <TicketingMods> DocProdFareRequote_4 DocProdFareRequote allows you to update the ticketing modifiers and to requote the fare. DocProdFareRequote also verifies a stored fare quote (ATFQ) <UpdateModifiersMods> Page 29

30 ETicketRetrieval_2 ETicketRetrieval is used to retrieve the itinerary and the fare construction from the original ticket. Click the following links to review detailed changes. Additionally, the 2024 <PNRRetrieveMods> and 2025 <PNRRetrieve> were added to this transaction <EticketRetrieval> FareQuoteSuperBB_17 FareQuoteSuperBB serves as a fare shopper tool for users who want to check prices for a general itinerary. This transaction: Allows a user to find the best price options for a proposed journey, using origin/destination and date information, without requiring a booked itinerary. Combines air availability and a fare quote request. This transactions allows users to enter criteria to limit the shopping request, such as time period, specific carriers to include or exclude, private fare modifiers, and passenger types <AirAvail> PNRBFDivide_4 The PNRBFDivide transaction allows you to divide or split booking into two different bookings, which, up until now, has only been available to terminal emulation users. Dividing bookings is a method for users to manage their bookings with fewer keystrokes, and to handle unique booking situations <PNRBFRetrieve> PNRBFManagement_18 PNRBFManagement allows users to manage most aspects of the PNR or BF creation and modification <StorePriceMods> 2025 <PNRRetrieve> 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> Page 30

31 QueueProcessing_3 QueueProcessing provides the functionality to list, view, and manipulate PNRs or BFs on a queue <PNRBFRetrieve> TicketInfoDisplay_6 This transaction is used to obtain: Information on valid tickets for the passenger. Valid tickets are tickets which were issued, used, but not voided, refunded or exchanged. Tickets can be requested by type: paper, electronic or both. Canned remarks information from PNR/BF. Pseudo city information <PNRBFRetrieve> TicketRevalidate_2 TicketRevalidate allows electronic tickets to be revalidated against an updated itinerary. The agent can append a Not Valid Before date and a Not Valid After date onto the revalidation request when appropriate <TicketRevalidateMods> Modified Transactions (Previously released transactions that have been changed in some way.) FareQuoteBestBuyCompare_14 A basic fare quote provides airfare quotes based on the itinerary and class of service booked. This transaction is used to compare the fare for a booked itinerary, and the best buy fare returned by the FareQuoteBestBuyCompare request 1418 <BestBuyCompareMods> FareQuoteBestBuyRegardless_13 A basic fare quote provides airfare quotes based on the itinerary and class of service booked. This transaction is used to search for the best buy fare, regardless of availability. Page 31

32 1432 <BestBuyRegardlessMods> FareQuoteDollarSaver_16 FareQuoteDollarSaver (Fare Quote Best Buy Dollar Saver) finds the best price for a booked itinerary, including all classes that are currently available on the flights that itinerary <DollarSaverMods> FareQuoteFlightSpecific_16 FareQuoteFlightSpecific finds the lowest price for an itinerary specified in the request, including all classes that are currently available on the flights in that itinerary <FlightSpecificBestBuyMods> HotelRules_10 The Hotel Rules request supplies booking requirements for rates at a specific hotel property. Hotel availability transactions (Standard and Complete Availabilities) often list general rules associated with a hotel property. However, hotel rules lists rules requirements and penalties associated with a specific rate at that property <HtlRules> Other Transaction Changes (Changes to transactions with functionality that will be implemented in a future update.) Flex Shopping A new XML transaction will be deployed at a later date with a feature known as flex shopping. Current XML Transactions have been modified to accept the changes. Please ignore these elements in the following XML Transactions. AirAvailability In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. Page 32

33 AirAvailabilityByTariff In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. FareQuoteSuperBB In 1000 <AirAvailMods>, the following elements were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: AACS <AirVSpecificAvail> and AAGA <GenAvail> o <StartPtInd> and <EndPtInd> indicators modified to use 'A' for Radius Flex Shopping. In 1400 <SuperBBMods> the were previously modified in the 2.4 MU4 release with enhanced field descriptions: GQFX <FlexShopMods> - Do not use this element with the FareQuoteSuperBB transaction. A new XML transaction will be deployed at a later date with this element. Retired Transactions (Retired versions of previously released transactions.) None. Tools SUTA Test Page No changes were made to the SUTA test page for this release. HCM Manager Console No changes were made to the HCM Manger Console for this release. Host Simulator Console No changes were made the Host Simulator Console for this release. Host Simulator No changes were made to the Host Simulator for this release. Page 33

34 Client Simulator No changes were made to the Client Simulator for this release. IVal No changes were made to IVal for this release. Software Development Kit (SDK) HTML Help The following descriptions highlight the enhancements to the XML Select Help system. Transaction and Task Documentation Galileo by Travelport is in the process of updating all Transaction documentation to provide standardized field descriptions that are more complete and less ambiguous. Some transactions have been updated for this release, while others will be updated in future releases. This effort is an ongoing process. New and updated transactions have associated task documentation. The task documentation describes how to use the transactions to perform specific business functions. This documentation displays in the How To section of the individual transactions. Task documents have been either updated or added to new and existing transactions, and related samples are linked with the task document. The XML API and GWS Technical Communications and Development staff have been diligently working on updating KLR and NWB documentation to make the description for all fields and nodes in the XML transactions more legible and easier to understand. Although the process is not complete, we strive for more completion with every release. Click the data record links in each transaction listed above to see a specific list of updated KLRs and NWBs. Ticket Revalidate on Apollo Apollo now provide users with the ability to perform Electronic Ticket Revalidation. This will eliminate the need to reissue/exchange tickets when a date and/or flight number change occurs that does not impact fare, routing, airport(s) or airline on the ticket. Additionally, a new element, <TktValidityNVBDt>, was added to allow a DMMMMYY format for the date. The following documents were updated to reflect this functionality: Task Revalidate Ticket - TicketRevalidate_2 White Paper: Issuing a Ticket on the Galileo CRS White Paper: Issuing a Ticket on the Apollo CRS Associated Samples: TicketRevalidate_2_s2.xml Page 34

35 TMU Name Modifier Galileo (1G) CRS provides an additional enhancement that allows the NAME modifier to display in the 4015 <DocProdDisplayStoredQuote> / <PsgrNameMods> Fare Redisplay response. This provides users with the ability to store the name in the Booking File in advance of reissuing an electronic ticket. The following documents in have been updated to reflect this functionality: Task Fare Redisplay - DocProdFareManipulation_11 Programmatic Endorsement Box Override Apollo now provides the ability to override programmatic Endorsements (i.e. Endorsements filed in a fare and programmatically moved to the ticket) with the DP58 <ProgEndorsement> element in the request. The following documents have been updated to reflect this functionality: Task Exchange Acceptance - AutoRefundExchange_6 Task Issue Ticket - DocProdFareManipulation_11 Task Fare Redisplay - DocProdFareManipulation_11 Task Manual Fare Store and Update - DocProdFareManipulation_11 Task Update Auto Endorsement Overrides - DocProdFareRequote_3 Task Fare Quote Store Price - PNRBFManagement_18 Associated Samples AutoRefundExchange_6_s4 DocProdFareManipulation_11_s28 and _s29 DocProdFareRequote_4_s44 PNRBFManagement_18_s113 ETicket Retrieval Exchange Data The Electronic Ticket Retrieval function now allows PNR Retrieval and the ability to display the ticket number used as the form of payment in an exchange transaction. The following documents were updated to reflect this functionality: Task ETicket Retrieval- ETicketRetrieval_2 XML Samples The following samples have been added or updated in this release AutoRefundExchange_5_s3 - associate Service Fees in a refund/exchange. FareQuoteFlightSpecific_16_s13 - demonstrate that more than one booking code can be returned. FlightService_6_0_1 and _6_0_2 - <StartCity> element modified from <StartCty>. TicketInfoDisplay_5_s3 - <AgncyinfoMods> changed to <AgncyInfoMods>. PNRBFManagement_17_s80 - Changed "SUR" to "TUR." Page 35

36 Developer Notes and White Papers The following Developer Notes and White Papers have been added or updated to improve clarity in this release: Hotel Rule Type Indicator Codes Flight Item General Traffic Restriction Codes White Paper: Issuing a Ticket on the Galileo CRS White Paper: Issuing a Ticket on the Apollo CRS Help Feedback Each page in the help system, as well as the help pages associated with the transaction files, now has a feedback link. Click the Submit feedback on this page link at the bottom to send an to GAP-Falcon-XMLDevelopers@travelport.com. This feedback will allow the XML Select documentation team to respond to page-specific documentation issues. Archived Transactions Older versions of transactions become archived. Archived transactions retain their functionality and are documented in the Archived Transaction book of the Help. However, it is strongly encouraged that the latest versions of the transactions be used for increased functionality and stability. Refer to Archived Transactions for a complete list of transactions that have been archived, as well as the newest replacement transactions. Include files The XMLTrans.dll file was previously modified in the 2.4 MU3 release to handle the new overall response length of the updated PNRBFManagement transaction. This modification required ALL XML DFLs to be regenerated. To use existing or new XML Transactions in the future, the XMLTrans.dll file is replaced as part of this install. Additionally, existing.dfl files will be replaced with updated.dfl files. Setup Installation Enhancements No changes have been made to the installation process. New Features No new installation features were added to this version of XML Select. Page 36

37 Transaction Update Details XML Select 3.3 Refer to the What's New page for Transaction-level information <AirAvail> The 1001 <AirAvail> record has the following modification: The AAFI was versioned up with the following elements: <CodeShareSrc> <AdditionalSrvcs> <GenTrafRestriction> node is updated with IATA codes <SuperBBMods> The 1400 <SuperBBMods> record has the following modification: The GQCB <ClassPreference> / <ClassPref> Node: The value 'S' = Results for All Scheduled Flights was added. The GQCB <ClassPreference> / <ODNum> downgrade functionality directions were added <FlightSpecificBestBuyMods> The 1402 <FlightSpecificBestBuyMods> record has the following modification: The GQCB <ClassPreference> / <ClassPref> Node: The value 'S' = Results for All Scheduled Flights was added. The GQCB <ClassPreference> / <ODNum> downgrade functionality directions were added <DollarSaverMods> The 1404 <DollarSaverMods> record has the following modification: The GQCB <ClassPreference> / <ClassPref> Node: The value 'S' = Results for All Scheduled Flights was added. The GQCB <ClassPreference> / <ODNum> downgrade functionality directions were added. Page 37