Standard Format of Electronic Rules

Automated fare rules appear in a standardized format and may contain any or all
of the categories of information listed below. Conditions that govern fares are
found in the applicable fare rule. In addition, general rules, if published on behalf
of each carrier, will also apply unless otherwise indicated.

The assumptions, which appear below, apply if a category does not appear in an
automated fare rule, or if a specific provision, such as different Combinability
journey types, is not addressed.

Category 1 (Eligibility)
This category defines the identification requirement and age range for a
particular passenger type.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable to the passenger
involved, then no specific age or identification requirements exist.

Category 2 (Day/Time)
This category defines times and/or days when travel is permitted or not
permitted. The day/time provision applies to the origin of each fare component
scheduled to depart during that time/day period, unless stated otherwise.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, the fare can be
used at any time on any day of the week.

Category 3 (Seasonality)
This category defines the seasonal dates for a fare. It is assumed that the
seasonal date applies from the origin portion of the fare (origin of the priceable
unit), implying that the seasonal level in effect for the origin portion of the fare is
used for all subsequent travel regardless of date, unless stated otherwise.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
seasonal date restrictions for the fare.

Category 4 (Flight Application)

This category reflects information that is basically flight number– or flight pattern–
oriented. It may be used to reflect either positive or negative application of this
information. This category will not reflect routing tariff provisions.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no flight
number or flight pattern restrictions besides those specified in the routing.

Category 5 (Advance Reservations/Ticketing)

This category is used to define reservations and ticketing requirements
applicable to a fare. It is assumed that the reservation and ticketing requirements
apply from the origin portion of the fare (origin of the priceable unit). This
category also indicates which sectors of travel, if any, must be confirmed before
ticketing. The advance reservation and ticketing conditions shown in this
category apply to the original ticket issuance. It will be assumed that standbys
and waitlisting are permitted for any flight or any date unless information,
contained in the record to the contrary.

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ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent, the fare has no advance
reservation or ticketing requirements and that open segments, including open
returns are permitted.

Category 6 (Minimum Stay)

This category specifies the earliest that return travel may commence. The day of
departure is not counted in calculating elapsed time for minimum stay.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
minimum stay requirements.

Category 7 (Maximum Stay)

This category indicates the latest that return travel may commence or may be
completed. The day of departure should not be counted in calculating elapsed
time for maximum stay.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, no maximum
stay requirements, except ticket validity, apply to the fare.

Category 8 (Stopovers)
This category defines the conditions under which stopovers are permitted and
the applicable charges. It is assumed that stopovers are not permitted unless this
category is present. However, when stopovers are allowed, it is assumed that
they may be made at any point along the carrier’s route.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, it is assumed that
stopovers are not permitted.

Category 9 (Transfers)
This category defines the conditions under which transfers may occur and the
applicable charges.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, unlimited
transfers are permitted within the bounds of the routing and no restrictions apply
to these transfers.

Category 10 (Combinations)
This category supports combinations that are permitted with specified fares and
other fares and add-ons to create one-way, round-trip, circle-trip and open-jaw
transportation. Combinability is the process of using multiple fares or half of
round-trip fares to arrive at a complete fare to be charged to the passenger.
ASSUMPTIONS: The following assumptions will apply unless otherwise
specified:

• Open Jaws/Round Trips/Circle Trips and End-on-End combinations are

not permitted.
• International fares may be combined with add-ons unless specifically
prohibited/restricted.
• When Open Jaws/Round Trips/Circle Trips are permitted, unless
otherwise stated, the following assumptions apply:
• Combinations are permitted with any carrier.

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 • Combinations are permitted with any tariff and any rule.
• Combinations are permitted with any round trip or one-way fare.
• For Open-Jaws, the open segment can be between any two
geographic points..

Category 11 (Blackout Dates)

This Category defines single dates or date ranges when travel is not permitted.
The assumption is that blackouts apply to the scheduled departure time of a flight
regardless of the portion of the passenger’s travel they represent.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent, the fare is not subject to blackout
dates.

Category 12 (Surcharges)
This category defines the conditions under which surcharges are applicable and
the corresponding charge. Surcharges are applied on a fare component basis,
unless otherwise stated.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, no surcharge
applies.

Category 13 (Accompanied Travel)

This category is used to define when travel with one or more passengers is
necessary to qualify for the fare.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, the passenger
may travel alone over the entire routing.

Category 14 (Travel Restrictions)

This category is used to state specific travel date restrictions. These include the
dates when the fare may first be used, travel commencement, travel expiration,
or travel completion.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
specific travel date restrictions within the rule.

Category 15 (Sales Restrictions)

This category is used when the sale of the fares is restricted by various
conditions. These conditions include reservation and/or ticketing dates, countries
and/or currencies of sale, form of payment, method of ticketing, who may sell the
fare, and where the sale can be made.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, the fare is
available for reservation and ticketing at all times, anywhere and by anyone.

Category 16 (Penalties)
This category is used to define applicable penalties and charges. It is also used
to specify the conditions under which re-routings may take place or tickets may
be reissued.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
penalties for a fare.

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Category 17 (Hip/Mileage Exceptions)
This category is used to negate the assumption or to specify that the Higher
Intermediate Point rule applies only for stopovers and connection points.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, the Higher
Intermediate Point Rule applies.

Category 18 (Ticket Endorsements)

This category is used to indicate ticket endorsement text and the location on the
ticket for the endorsement, either the Endorsement box or Form of Payment box.
This category can also contain information on whether the endorsement is for the
original ticket only, reissued tickets, or both.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
ticket endorsement requirements for the fare.

Category 19 (Children Discounts)

This category provides specific fare amounts or the method for calculating
discount fares for children and infants. It also specifies accompanying travel
requirements. Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed that children/infants
must be accompanied on all sectors in the same compartment by an adult at
least 12 years of age.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, the fare is not
discountable for children or infants.

Category 20 (Tour Conductor Discounts)

This category provides the specific fare amounts or the information for calculating
discount fares for tour conductors. It also specifies accompanying travel
requirements.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, the fare is not
discountable for tour conductors.

Category 21 (Agent Discounts)

This category provides either the specific fare amount or the information for
calculating discount fares for agents. It also specifies accompanying travel
requirements.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent, the fare is not discountable for
agents.

Category 22 (All Other Discounts)

This category provides the specific fare amounts or the information for calculating
discount fares for all passenger types other than children, tour conductors, or
agents. It also specifies the accompanying travel requirements for the
passengers traveling at the calculated or specified fare. However, this category
does not represent all Fare By Rule (Unpublished Fare) discounts. This category
includes the ability to specify the accompanying travel requirements.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent, the fare is not discountable for the
passenger types that fall into this category.

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Category 23 (Miscellaneous Provisions)
This category will contain miscellaneous information that is not category-specific.
It should not be used to create unpublished fares or constructed fares; for
proration, refund calculation, or currency adjustments; or as proportional fares.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, the fares may be
used for any purpose.

Category 24 (currently not available)

Category 25 (Fare By Rule)

The presence of a Category 25 allows a CRS/GDS to attempt to create a fare
using the applicable passenger type, fare calculation, fare comparison, resulting
fare, and category override information contained within the category.
Category 25 is used for the creation of fare records using the FareManager
Rules system and supports the creation of the following types of Fare By Rule
fares.
• Specified: Fare amount is a specified amount. Data is self-contained
within Category 25.
• Calculated: Fare amount is calculated from a base fare in a published
tariff. A base fare information Table 989 is referenced in Category 25.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent, Fare By Rule does not exist for the
passenger and/or fare component being priced.

Category 26 (Groups)
This category defines the requirements to qualify for group fares, such as
minimum group size, type of group, substitutes, travel together, and individual
travel restrictions.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
group provisions for the fare.

Category 27 (Tours)
This category specifies the tour requirements to qualify for a tour fare, such as
minimum package and nights, minimum price, tour number, and tour type.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no tour
provisions for the fare.

Category 28 (Visit Another Country)

This category reflects the requirements to qualify for a Visit Another Country fare.
Criteria such as country of residence, distance from destination country, and
ticket purchase will be contained herein.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
Visit Another Country restrictions.

Category 29 (Deposits)
This category indicates if there are deposit requirements to qualify for a fare,
such as deposit amount or conditions for the refund of the deposit.

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ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, there are no
deposit requirements for the fare.

Category 31 (Voluntary Changes)

When Voluntary Change data is present and applies, automated voluntary
changes are permitted; otherwise, a ticket cancel transaction is required.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, automated
changes are not permitted.

Category 33 (Voluntary Refunds)

This category defines the requirements and conditions that must be met in order
for a passenger to receive an automated voluntary refund of an existing ticket. A
voluntary refund is defined as a refund in which the passenger has requested
that an existing ticket be refunded, less penalty fee and value of any portion
used.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent or not applicable, automated
refunds are not permitted.

Category 35 (Negotiated Fares)

Category 35 is used to identify the ticketing security and fare creation
requirements applicable for negotiated fares and may also be used for other
private fares.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent, the fares are not negotiated fares.

Category 50 (Application and Other Conditions)

This category is used to specify the rule title, geographic application, capacity
limitations, rules not applicable, journey types/types of transportation, and other
conditions. This category has no impact on itinerary pricing.
ASSUMPTION: When this category is absent, a rule application and other
conditions paragraph do not exist. There is no impact on itinerary pricing.

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