Inventory Setup Screen

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 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.

Add a Class of Service

To add a Class of Service, click in the Class of Service area and click the Add button on the Inventory Setup screen. The Class of Service screen is displayed, where you can enter the COS Code and Description. Click the Save button to complete the operation.

NOTE: Class of Service is sorted alphabetically - when booking By Fare, the COS assigned the lowest alphabetical code will be selected by default. (ex: If Economy = E and Business = Y, then Economy (E) will be the default COS).

Booking Codes

Booking Codes are children of a Class of Service, and parents to Fare Classes. Seats are allocated at the Booking Code level, with its child Fare Classes all drawing from the same inventory.

Adding Booking Codes

To add a Booking Code, click in the Booking Code area and click the Add button on the Inventory Setup screen. The Booking Code screen is displayed, where you can enter the required details. Click the Save button to complete the operation.

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 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 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.

Fare Classes

Fare Classes are children of a Booking Code, and inherit its Booking Rules. The Rules are enforced at the Fare Class level and can be configured as needed for individual Fare Classes.

Adding Fare Classes

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 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: No Override: Default and Agency commissions apply. No Commission: NO commission applies. Commission Override %: A fixed percentage (specified here) commission applies - regardless of Default or Agency commissions.
Fare Restrictions	The restrictions that apply to this Fare Class: No Restrictions: NO restrictions apply. Upgrade Required: Fare is available during booking, but not during subsequent edits. Modification Fees: Cancellation/Modification Fees apply.
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: All Charges: Booking Code and Seat Type Charges apply and are COMBINED. Booking Code Charges: ONLY Booking Code Charges apply. Seat Type Charges: ONLY Seat Type Charges apply. No Charges: NO Seat Selection Charges apply. 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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InteliSys Service Desk Documentation

17 - Inventory Setup