Editing Existing Channel Conversion Rate Codes for GDS or ODS Channels for Versions 4.0+

To create new or edit existing channel conversion rate codes, select the Edit button on the Channel Management area of the Rates screen. The Channel Rate Code - Edit screen appears.

Complete the appropriate fields and select the OK button to create the new channel conversion rate code.

Note: You can only edit the fields described below. The other fields are read-only and can not be changed.

Note: If you select a non-GDS or ODS channel or the Enhanced Room Description OEDS function is set to "N", do not continue with this documentation. Instead, refer to Editing Channel Conversion Rate Codes for Non-GDS or ODS Channels.

Rate Level. The rate level associated with the rate code.

Channel Rate Code. A user defined rate code to correspond to the ORS rate code and is used in the channel for availability and sell messages.

Rate Desc Line 1 (RP1). Enter the first line of rate description information. This field is limited to 30 characters (including spaces).

Rate Desc Line 2 (RP2). Enter the second line of rate description information. This field is limited to 45 characters (including spaces).

Rate Desc Line 3 (RP3). Enter the third line of rate description information. This field is limited to 45 characters (including spaces).

RPD. If necessary, enter additional rate description details. This field is limited to 10 lines and 62 characters per line, not to exceed 650 characters in total.

Note: Users will be prompted if the proper format is not followed. You can either manually make the changes or select the Restructure RPD button, which appears when the format is not valid.

Note: The RP1, RP2, and RP3 fields default from the Description field in the Rate Header. The RPD field defaults from the Long Info screen on the Rate Header. IF the RPX fields are not changed in channel conversion, then any subsequent changes to the Rate description or Long Info WILL be updated to the Channel rate code. If the description was modified in the Channel rate/room conversion, subsequent changes to the Rate Header wil not be reflected in Channel conversion.

Note: Opera looks for ODS and GDS rate code descriptions in the following order: First, property specific rate descriptions, as described in the fields above. Second, global rate code descriptions (refer to the Global Descriptions button for additional information). Finally, the rate header.

Rate Category. The rate category associated with the rate code.

Booking Start Date. Enter the date this rate becomes available through the channel.

Booking End Date. Enter the date when this rate is no longer available to the channel. You can modify this field or delete it after configuration. Ensure the room category relations are in effect.

SGA. Enter the signature airline code. Use the SGA to filter rate codes for specific sources of business. This field can also be used to exclude specific sources of availability and bookings from the selection of rates.

Rate Order. Enter the order the rate code will display in a list of seamless availability returns. Type "1" to have this rate code returned first. You can use the same number multiple times to indicate that a group of rates should be returned within the same sequence.

Restriction Update. Select this checkbox if restrictions will be sent to an ADS, GDS, or ODS partner, such as Expedia, via AVH messaging.

Regional Availability. Select this checkbox if this rate will participate in Regional Availability processing.

Rate Update. Select this checkbox if rate updates will be sent to an ADS, GDS, or ODS partner, such as Expedia, via AVH messaging.

Return to SGA. Enter the return to signature airline code.

Buttons

Restructure RPD. This button only appears for ODS and GDS channels, and only if the information in the RPD field was entered in an improper format. Select this button to automatically correct the information in the RPD field to the proper format, and structure each line at 62 characters (including spaces).

Changes. Select this button to view a log of the changes made to the channel.

Global Descriptions. Select this button to access the Global Channel Rate Code Descriptions screen and enter a global description. Global descriptions are applicable to all instances of the finding the channel value. This value is automatically updated by Opera.

Note: The Global Descriptions button should only be used for GDS or ODS channels.