System Setup – GDS Data

Overview

The GDS Data section configures Tourpaq to integrate with Global Distribution Systems (GDS) for transport and ticketing. This allows Tourpaq to create reservations, manage ticketing, and retrieve PNR (Passenger Name Record) information from external providers.

Purpose

• Enable automated booking and ticketing through GDS providers.

• Centralize transport provider credentials and settings.

• Ensure accurate and timely retrieval of booking and ticket data.

Configuration Fields

Field	Description
Currency	Sets the currency for GDS transactions.
User / Password	Credentials provided by the GDS provider for authentication.
Branch	Branch code used for ticketing and reporting.
Days Number for Ticketing	Number of days allowed for ticketing after reservation creation.
Max GDS Search Results	Maximum number of results returned by GDS queries.
Queue Number	Queue to which GDS bookings are assigned for ticketing.
Pseudo City Code / Own Pseudo City Code	Codes used to identify the booking office.
Price Change Margin	Margin allowed for price modifications in GDS bookings.
Fares Indicator	Indicator used for fare calculations.
Payment Rule	Payment rules applied to GDS reservations.
Card Details	Owner, type, number, expiration (year/month), and CVC for payments.
Confirmation Email	Email address for receiving booking confirmations from Travelport.
Days Number for Check PNR	Number of days before departure to check the PNR status.
Show Ticket Number on Ticket	Option to display ticket numbers on printed tickets.
Time Frame Before Departure	Minutes before departure to remove flights from bookings automatically.

Transport Selection Rules

Setting	Description
Use Division PNR by Classes	Divides bookings by class to optimize pricing.
Don’t Update DTS on Create GDS Reservation	Prevents changes to DTS when a GDS reservation is created.

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Usage Notes

• All fields are mandatory for proper GDS integration.

• Incorrect credentials or configuration may prevent bookings or ticket generation.

• Administrators should verify all settings before enabling GDS operations.

FAQ

What is a PNR?

PNR stands for Passenger Name Record.

It is the booking record stored in the GDS.

Which settings are most critical to verify first?

Start with the provider credentials (User / Password, Branch, PCC) and the Queue Number.

These commonly cause authentication and ticketing failures.

Why don’t I see ticket numbers on printed tickets?

Enable Show Ticket Number on Ticket.

Also confirm the booking has been ticketed in the provider.

What does “Days Number for Ticketing” control?

It controls how many days after reservation creation ticketing is allowed.

After that window, ticketing may be blocked by process or policy.