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Top GDS Commands for Beginners

The essential GDS commands every new travel agent should know — with examples you can practice today.

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GDS systems are command-driven, so memorizing a core set of entries is the fastest way to get productive. Here are the essentials to start with.

1. Availability — AN

Display flight availability between two cities on a date.

AN15AUGDACDXB/AEK

2. Sell a segment — SS

Book a seat from the availability display.

SS9Y1

3. Retrieve / redisplay the PNR — RT

Show the current passenger record you are building.

RT

4. Price the itinerary — FXR / FXX

Calculate the fare for the booked segments.

FXR
FXX

5. Putting it together

A simple end-to-end practice flow:

RT
AN15AUGDACDXB/AEK
SS9Y1
RT
FXR
FXX
Tip: the best way to remember commands is repetition. Practice each one in the AYAZ GDS simulator until it's automatic.

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