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The Inventory Setup screen allows you to configure the fare hierarchy (Class of Service, Booking Codes, Fare Classes) for your airline. Access it from the menu (Utilities -> Inventory Setup).
Figure 20. 1: Inventory Setup screen
Classes of Service
The Class of Service (COS) is at the top of the fare hierarchy. Booking Codes and Fare Classes are descended from a Class of Service.
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Most of the rules are enforced at the Fare Class level, and not at the Booking Code level. The values set up for a Booking Code are used as a template (default values) for its child Fare Classes, which can be amended for each individual Fare Class as needed. The values in the Nesting section (Booking Code Rank, in particular) are important to set up allocation nesting.
Figure 20. 2: Booking Code screen
Table 3: Booking Code Screen Descriptions
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| ID Code | A Code that identifies and is used to select the Booking Code throughout amelia. |
| Description | A description of the Booking Code. |
| Class of Service | The parent Class of Service. |
| Upgrade Required | When enabled, fares are available during booking, but not during subsequent edits. |
| Auto Apply Charges | When enabled, automatic (ex: Per Reservation) Charges are applied to fares in this Booking Code. |
| Refundable | When enabled, fares are refundable. |
| Seat Sale | When enabled, fares in this Booking Code are always shown (regardless of price). |
| Adv. Booking Days | The number of days in advance (before flight) the Fare Class must be booked. |
| Minimum Stay Over Days | For return fares, the minimum # of days passengers must stay over (before return flight). |
| Maximum Stay Over Days | For return fares, the maximum # of days passengers are permitted to stay over (before return flight). |
| Fare Visibility | The sales channels where fares in this Booking Code are visible. |
| Fare Status | Confirmed: Regular Fare Standby: Reserved for Standby bookings Loyalty: Reserved for loyalty-program redemption |
| Stay Over | The Days of the Week that must be included in the Stay Over for the return fares to be available. |
| Seat Selection Charge | The charge associated with seat selection. When multi-currency is enabled, click the + button to set this charge in your defined currencies. |
| Parent Booking Code | The Booking Code selected here is a parent of the current/new Booking Code. Use this to set up nesting. |
| Rules | A free-form description of the Fare Rules, which can be useful for call center agents. |
Figure 20. 3: Booking Code - Seat Selection Charge screen
Table 4: Booking Code - Seat Selection Charge Screen Descriptions
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| XXX Seat Charge | The value of the Seat Selection Charge in your system’s base currency (XXX). |
| Code | You may set a fixed value (per currency) by setting the Static Rate to Y in the Currency grid. |
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To add a Fare Class, click in the Fare Class area and click the Add button on the Inventory Setup screen. The Fare Class screen is displayed, where you can enter the required details. Click the Save button to complete the operation.
Figure 20. 4: Fare Class screen
Table 5: Fare Class Screen Descriptions
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | A Code that identifies and is used to select the Fare Class throughout amelia. |
| Description | A description of the Fare Class. |
| Booking Code | The parent Booking Code for the Fare Class. |
| Fare Commission | The type of Commission that applies to this Fare Class:
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| Fare Restrictions | The restrictions that apply to this Fare Class:
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| Non Revenue | When enabled, the fare is considered non-revenue (for reporting purposes). |
| Auto Apply Charges | When enabled, automatic (ex: Per Reservation) Charges are applied to fares in this Fare Class. |
| Seat Sale | When enabled, fares in this Fare Class are always shown (regardless of price). |
| Allow Waitlists | Passengers may be waitlisted in this Fare Class. |
| Adv. Booking Days | The number of days in advance (before flight) the Fare Class must be booked. |
| Minimum Stay Over Days | For return fares, the minimum # of days passengers must stay over (before return flight). |
| Maximum Stay Over Days | For return fares, the maximum # of days passengers are permitted to stay over (before return flight). |
| Fare Types | Adult: Fare is available to adults and children. Child: Fare is available to children ONLY. One Way: Fare applies to 1-way or return bookings. Return: Fare applies to return bookings ONLY. |
| Late Booking Override | Advance Booking restrictions may be bypassed (by a user with override permission). |
| Secondary Selection Display | Fares in this Fare Class will display as ‘Secondary’ during the booking process. |
| Fare Visibility | The sales channels where fares in this Fare Class are visible. |
| Fare Status | Confirmed: Regular Fare Standby: Reserved for Standby bookings Loyalty: Reserved for loyalty-program redemption |
| Stay Over | The Days of the Week that must be included in the Stay Over for the return fares to be available. |
| Loyalty Multiplier | Rate at which loyalty program points accrue, in percentage (ex: for a 2X multiplier, use 200%). |
| Seat Selection Charge | The type(s) of charges associated with seat selection. Available options are:
Seat Selection Charges may also be set in multiple Currencies and/or by Route Type, if those features are enabled. |
| Rules | A free-form description of the Fare Rules, which can be useful for call center agents. |
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