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Sabre GDS Professional Training Manual

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Table of Contents

Exam Section

• Section 1: Basic Sabre Operations (20 Questions) ................. 3
• Section 2: Pricing and Ticketing (20 Questions) ................. 5
• Section 3: Advanced PNR Management (20 Questions) ............. 7
• Section 4: Hotel, Car, and Ground Services (15 Questions) ..... 9
• Section 5: Troubleshooting and Error Resolution (15 Questions) 11
• Section 6: Advanced Features and Scenarios (10 Questions) ..... 13
• Answer Key .................................................... 15

Lecture Series

• Lecture 1: Introduction to Sabre GDS .......................... 17
• Lecture 2: Sabre Syntax and Basic Commands ................... 19
• Lecture 3: Flight Availability and Scheduling ................. 21
• Lecture 4: PNR Creation and Management ....................... 23
• Lecture 5: Advanced PNR Functions ............................. 25
• Lecture 6: Fare Construction and Pricing ...................... 27
• Lecture 7: The Ticketing Process .............................. 29
• Lecture 8: Hotel Booking in Sabre ............................ 31
• Lecture 9: Car Rental Booking ................................. 33
• Lecture 10: Corporate Travel Management ...................... 35

Section 1: Basic Sabre Operations (20 Questions)

1. Which command is used to create a new PNR?

A. NEW

B. V

C. CREATE

D. PNR

Answer: B. V

2. What does the command A15DECNYCLAX accomplish?

A. Books a flight from NYC to LAX on December 15

B. Checks availability from NYC to LAX on December 15

C. Prices a NYC-LAX itinerary

D. Displays fares for NYC-LAX

Answer: B. Checks availability from NYC to LAX on December 15

3. Which element is NOT mandatory for a ticketable PNR?

A. Passenger name

B. Phone contact

C. Seat assignment

D. Ticketing time limit

Answer: C. Seat assignment

4. How do you add a phone number to a PNR?

A. PH/212-555-1234

B. AP

C. TEL

D. CONTACT

Answer: B. AP

5. What command ends a transaction and saves the PNR?

A. SAVE

B. END

C. ET

D. EXIT

Answer: C. ET

Questions 6-20 continue in the full version...

Section 2: Pricing and Ticketing (20 Questions)

21. Which command prices an entire itinerary?

A. PRICE

B. FARE

C. WPA

D. COST

Answer: C. WPA

Questions 22-40 continue in the full version...

Answer Key Summary

Section 1: Basic Operations

1. B

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. C

6. B

7. B

8. C

9. B

10. A

11. B

12. A

13. C

14. C

15. C

16. B

17. C

18. B

19. A

20. C

Section 2: Pricing and Ticketing

21. C

22. B

23. C

24. C

25. B

26. B

27. B

28. D

29. C

30. B

31. B

32. C

33. B

34. B

35. B

36. B

37. B

38. D

39. B

40. B

Lecture 1: Introduction to Sabre GDS

Welcome to the Yebbo Academy Sabre GDS Professional Training Series. In this first lecture, we'll introduce you to the Global Distribution System (GDS) and the role of Sabre in the travel industry.

What is a GDS?

A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a network that enables transactions between travel industry service providers and distributors. It serves as the backbone of the travel industry, connecting:

• Airlines
• Hotels
• Car rental companies
• Tour operators
• Travel agencies

The Role of Sabre

Sabre is one of the world's leading GDS platforms, used by:

• Travel agents and agencies
• Corporate travel departments
• Airlines and their staff
• Tour operators

Professional Insight

Sabre processes billions of travel transactions annually, making it one of the most critical systems in the global travel ecosystem.

Key Benefits of Using Sabre

Benefit	Description
Comprehensive Inventory	Access to millions of flights, hotels, and car rentals worldwide
Real-time Availability	Live access to seat availability, rates, and schedules
Efficiency	Streamlined booking process with powerful automation tools
Industry Standard	Widely adopted platform with extensive training resources

Sabre Interface Options

Sabre can be accessed through different interfaces:

• Sabre Red 360: Modern graphical user interface
• Sabre Green Screen: Traditional command-line interface
• Sabre APIs: For integration with other systems

Important Note

While Sabre Red 360 provides a modern interface, understanding the underlying command structure is essential for efficiency and troubleshooting.

Lecture 2: Sabre Syntax and Basic Commands

In this lecture, we'll explore the fundamental syntax and commands that form the foundation of Sabre operations.

Understanding Sabre Syntax

Sabre uses a command-driven interface where specific codes and formats are used to perform actions. The basic structure follows:

COMMAND PARAMETERS

Basic command structure

Essential Navigation Commands

Command	Description	Example
V	Create new PNR (Sell)	V
A	Flight availability	A15DECNYCLAX
RT	Retrieve PNR	RT ABC123
I	Ignore transaction	I
ET	End Transaction	ET

City and Airport Codes

Sabre uses 3-letter IATA codes for cities and airports:

NYC - New York City
JFK - John F. Kennedy Airport
LAX - Los Angeles International Airport
LHR - London Heathrow Airport

Common city and airport codes

Learning Tip

Create a personal cheat sheet of frequently used city and airport codes to improve your speed and accuracy.

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