Working in the

Sabre System

STUDENT GUIDE
Table of Contents

Objectives .................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction to the Sabre System............................................................................................... 2
Equipment and Keyboard........................................................................................................... 3
Signing into the Sabre System................................................................................................... 8
Work Areas .............................................................................................................................. 11
Using the Memo Area .............................................................................................................. 13
Signing out of the Sabre System.............................................................................................. 14
Format Finder Help System ..................................................................................................... 15
Other References..................................................................................................................... 16
Quick Reference ...................................................................................................................... 17
Review ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Edition 1.0 (June 2002).

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Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the Sabre® global distribution system equipment and keyboard
• Sign in and out of the Sabre system
• Change to a different work area
• Place text in the Memo Area

Introduction to the Sabre System

Welcome to the Sabre system!

The Sabre system has consistently been rated the number one Global Distribution
System (GDS) in the world and continues to maintain a leadership position in
bookings share. You now have at your fingertips a host of technology solutions that
will serve as your gateway to a wide variety of travel and travel-related services.

Learning Whether you’re in transition from proficiency with another Global Distribution
about the System to the Sabre system or are new to the travel industry, we want to help you
system gain a working knowledge and understanding of the Sabre system as quickly as
possible. It is not important to remember all the formats. Memorization of formats
will come with time. However, it is important for you to know where to locate the
answers to your questions and to feel confident in planning your continued training.
This session provides information to familiarize you with terminology and concepts
of the agency environment as they pertain to the Sabre system. It will also provide
the tools necessary to service your client in a professional and timely manner, which
will be profitable and beneficial to your client, you, and your agency.

Your If known, record your agent sign and agency pseudo city code below for reference.
information
Agent sign: ___________
Agency Pseudo City Code (PCC): _____________

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Equipment and Keyboard

The Sabre system workstation consists of three main components:

• Monitor (screen)
• Base unit or central processing unit (CPU)
• Keyboard
Your system workstation is also referred to as a PC or PC Terminal. Additional
equipment associated with your workstation may include a mouse, printer, and
cabling.

Diagram of The following diagram represents the Sabre system keyboard.

keyboard

Print Scroll Pause

ESC
Reset F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
*
Screen Lock
Num
Lock
Caps
Lock
Scroll
Lock
ASSIGN Break

~OPT
_=
__ + + Backspace
LN
Insert
Home PgUp
Num
/ * -
`FLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 88 9 0 = * Clear CH ReEnt Lock
AVAIL FLIFO GFAX FAX RMKS RCVD TKT TL FONE SEG NAME DSPLY CLEAR-ALL EOP SOM

Q W E R T Y U I O P { [ } ] | \ LN End PgDn
Delete Home PgUp
Tab [ ] \ MEMO Reset
CH 7 8 9
CLNDR UMSG I-SAB PROG CHNG RETRN END-ITEM EMEM +
A S D F G L : : " ; Print-Enter
Caps H J K
: ' Enter
4 5 6
Lock
SPLIT FULL CONFG HELP KYBD ERASE CROSS

Z X V < > ?
C B N M Partn End PgDn
Shift , . Shift
/ 1 2 3
CALC CLSVC MONTR NEW# CSS IAS
Enter

Page Partn Page Ins Del

ALT
CTRL ALT CTRL .
0

Definition of The cursor is a blinking character on the Sabre system screen that indicates
Cursor placement of the next character to be typed. The cursor automatically returns to the
left margin after every entry.

Parts of the The table below describes the main components of the Sabre system keyboard.
keyboard
Component Function

PF keys Also called function keys. Used to program and store formats that are
used repeatedly.

Main keyboard Number and letter keys used for most typing and entry functions.

Miscellaneous Used to insert and delete information, reenter, reset cursor to top left
keys margin of screen, and place text in the upper portion of the screen.

Arrow keys Used to move the cursor up, down, left, and right on the screen.

Numeric key pad Functions as a calculator.

Alt key Performs a function if depressed in conjunction with another key.

Ctrl key Performs a function if depressed in conjunction with another key or keys.

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Identification Keyboards designed for Sabre workstations have some keys with special labels
Code Keys and/or symbols not found on other keyboards. Agents use these symbols, combined
with letters and numbers, to perform specific functions in the Sabre system.
Some of the keys labeled for particular functions allow you to create or display a
Passenger Name Record (PNR). These are known as Identification Code Keys (ICK).
The keys are labeled with codes to identify their functions. Below is an illustration
and explanation of the Identification Code Keys.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - *
AVAIL FLIFO GFAX FAX RMKS RCVD TKT TL FONE SEG NAME DSPLY

Code Label Description

1 AVAIL Request city pair availability, which is used to determine whether

seats are available on a flight

2 FLIFO Request flight Information

3 GFAX Request special services or send information about the passenger’s

inflight needs to all airlines except American

4 FAX Request special services or send information about the passenger’s

inflight needs to American Airlines

5 RMKS Add remarks about the client or the reservation

6 RCVD Add “received from” for the booking (the person from whom the
reservation request was received)

7 TKT Add ticketing arrangements

8 TL Add time limit for ticketing (automatically cancels the reservation if no

ticket is issued by the specified time/date)

9 FONE Add telephone number for the agency and/or passenger

0 SEG Sell reservations for air, car, hotel, etc.

- NAME Add passenger name

* DSPLY Display Passenger Name Record (PNR) or other information, when

used in combination with other characters

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Other keys These additional keys are used to identify specific functions in the system.
with special
functions System Key Function

Used in conjunction with system entries to change, delete or calculate

{ [ information.
[ Note: The symbol used in printed material to illustrate this keystroke is
⌧.
Change

Used to string several entries together and enter them simultaneously.

Note: The symbols used in printed documents to illustrate this key are
& or ∑.

End-Item

Used as a plus sign and to separate parts of an entry that combines

" ; related functions, i.e., Pricing, ticketing, and invoicing. Located to the
' = left of the Enter key. When pressed, the symbol appears on the screen.
Note: The symbol used to illustrate this keystroke is ‡.
Cross of
Lorraine

Here’s one quick example of an entry that uses the Cross of Lorraine key.

Terminal Each workstation has its own specific terminal address, also known as a LNIATA.
address To display your workstation’s terminal address, enter:
Format: ‡J
Response: YOUR SET ADDRESS IS 68372A P-23 LS05 RESD

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Keys to enter, Specific keys allow you to transmit information to the system, reposition your cursor,
clear, and and even clear your screen. The location of these keys may be different on the
reposition keyboards in your office, but the functions of the keys are the same.
the cursor
System Key Function

Used to clear the screen without canceling or changing any of the data
Backspace previously entered. The cursor is returned to the upper left corner of the
Clear screen. The default of this key may be changed to become the
backspace key.

Clear

Used to transmit items to the system. Performs a function similar to the

Print-Enter carriage return on a typewriter. Pressing it lets the computer know that
Enter you want to send data to the system’s memory.

Print-Enter/Enter

Moves the cursor from the current position to the upper left corner of the
screen. Data on the screen is not erased. This key will reset your SOM
Home
(Start of Message). You may use it to return the cursor to the top of the
screen after entering data or requesting information from the system.
Home

Returns the cursor to the left margin of the screen, one line at a time,
ESC without erasing the previous line. This key will reset your SOM to the
Reset beginning of the next line on your screen. If you have begun an entry
that you do not want to complete, you may use this key to disregard the
current entry and begin a new one.
Escape

If the “Sabre Keyboard” mode (under the Options menu) is active, this
PgDn key may also be used as a Reset key.
Reset

Reset

Allows you to input a previously entered format without retyping all of

PgUp the data. After making a correction to a format, moving the cursor to the
ReEnt end of a long entry before pressing Enter can be tiresome. The ReEnter
key moves the cursor quickly to the end of the entry and resends it to
the system.
ReEnt

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Editing keys Often it is more convenient to make a small change to an entry, rather than retyping
an entire format. Some keys allow you to correct typing errors before sending your
entries to the system.
You may also use these keys to correct some previously entered formats. Then after
making a correction to a format, you may use the ReEnt (ReEnter) key to move the
cursor to the end of the entry and resend it to the system.
Once again, the location of these keys may be different on the keyboards in your
office, but the functions of the keys are the same.
• Left and Right arrow keys: May be used to move forward and backward
through a format to position the cursor and type over mistakes.
Caution: Though the Up and Down arrow keys can be used to move the cursor,
the system cannot read the starting point if these keys are used. Use the
Reset key to make sure the system knows where the entry begins.
• Insert and Delete keys: May be used to insert and delete characters in a format.
Often used in conjunction with the Left and Right arrow keys to insert or delete
characters after moving forward or backward through a format.
– Insert key Makes room for one more character and pushes the
remaining characters to the right.
– Delete key Removes the character at the cursor and pulls the remaining
characters to the left.
• Erase key: Erases the character to the left of the cursor each time it is pressed.

Keyboard Some keys perform the functions described in the previous sections only when the
mode for keys “Sabre Keyboard” mode is active. If the “Windows Keyboard” option is active, some
keys function as they do in other Windows applications.
To verify the active keyboard mode, click “Options” in the menu bar. The keyboard
option that is preceded by a checkmark is the active option.

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Signing into the Sabre System

Employee Profile Records (EPRs) are an element of the Sabre system’s security,
since they govern the capabilities of agents using the Sabre system. Specified
individuals in your office will be responsible for creating and maintaining the
Employee Profile Records for all agents in the office.
Your EPR enables you to sign into the Sabre system and controls which functions
you can or cannot perform in the system.
The agent identification number that you will use to sign into the Sabre system is
assigned by your agency and stored in your EPR. You will select your own passcode,
in accordance with the passcode guidelines.

Sign in The Sabre system has six work areas, identified as A, B, C, D, E, and F. By entering
an asterisk (*) prior to your identification number when you sign in, you are signing
into all six system work areas.

Step Description Format Example

1 Type SI* followed by your agent identification SI*(identification number)

number
SI*941032

2 Type your passcode in the sign-in mask (passcode)

TEXT01

Response to AGENT SIGN IN

step 1
CURRENT PASSCODE ID <941032> SUF <B4T0>

DUTY CODE <*> AREA <*> NEW PASSCODE

Component Description

CURRENT PASSCODE An area where you type your current passcode (passcode
will not appear when typed)

ID Reflects your agent identification number

SUF Reflects your agency pseudo city code (PCC)

DUTY CODE Reflects duty code or level of access

AREA Reflects the area to be signed in

NEW PASSCODE An area where you can change your passcode

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Response to B4T0.B4T0*ALJ...A.B.C.D.E.F
19JUN
step 2 ** SABRE EXCLUSIVES *SA* LOWEST AVAILABLE HOTEL RATES **
2-5 STAR HOTELS 10PCT COMM GUARANTEED WITHIN 2 WEEKS
** INTER-CONTINENTAL- *THE WHOLE WORLD-HALF OFF* SUMMER **
SALE INCL BKFAST AT PARTICIPATING HOTELS -HODIC/HOT

The sign-in response includes:

• Your agency’s pseudo city code
• Your duty code
• Your individual agent sign, which is
– assigned by your agency
– stored in your EPR
– your signature in the Sabre system
• The work areas signed in
– The active area is shown first.
– The system has placed you in work area A to begin.
• Current date
• Sign-in message
– Messages may be created by the Sabre system or your local agency.
– May be redisplayed after the sign-in response has been cleared from screen.

Passcode Use these guidelines in selecting your personal passcode:

guidelines
• Passcode must be six to eight alpha/numeric characters (at least one alpha
character and at least one numeric character).
• The letters Q and Z are not valid.
• Cannot use the same character more than twice in succession.
• Do not use the word “Sabre”.

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Duty codes Duty codes are system access rights that determine the range of functions that an
agent can perform in the Sabre system. These are stored in your EPR and vary
according to an agent’s duties.
If your EPR allows it, you can also switch duty codes, when necessary, in order to
perform different functions.
The four duty codes, along with the access rights provided by each, are shown below.

Duty Code Description

* Allows agent full reservations access for normal Sabre system activity

9 Allows agent supervisory and managerial access for those responsible for
management functions

6 Allows agent to access the training mode, providing the ability to practice
without impacting actual customer records

/ Allows agent to access Sabre Assisted Instructions self-paced lessons

(S.A.I.)

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Work Areas

When you leave a work area, it becomes inactive until you return to it. Entries made
in the active area do not affect the work you do in another area. When you return to
an area you previously left, that area becomes active again.
Note: All items to be recorded in a single Passenger Name Record (PNR) should
be completed in the same work area.

Task Format

Change to a different work area: ⌧(work area letter)

A, B, C, D, E, or F ⌧D

Display current work area *S

Display the status of all work areas *S*

Display the status of all work areas, along with assigned *S*P
printers

Redisplay the sign-in message S/*

Responses to Change work area:

entries
⌧D
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ..D

Display current work area:

*S
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ..D

Display status of all work areas (check for activity):

*S*
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.A..PNR PRESENT
ACTIVE AGENT – L JONES - 941032-B4T0
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.B..PNR PRESENT
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.C..PNR PRESENT
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.D..
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.E..
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.F..

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 Display status of work areas and assigned printers:
*S*P
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.A..PNR PRESENT
ACTIVE AGENT – L JONES - 941032-B4T0
H1-EB0414 AT T-EB133E I-EB0412
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.B
H1-EB0414 AT T-EB133E I-EB0412
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.C
NO PRINTERS
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.D
NO PRINTERS
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.E
NO PRINTERS
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ.F
NO PRINTERS

Redisplay sign-in message:

S/*
B4T0.B4T0*ALJ..B..PNR PRESENT
19JUN
** SABRE EXCLUSIVES *SA* LOWEST AVAILABLE HOTEL RATES **
2-5 STAR HOTELS 10PCT COMM GUARANTEED WITHIN 2 WEEKS
** INTER-CONTINENTAL- *THE WHOLE WORLD-HALF OFF* SUMMER **
SALE INCL BKFAST AT PARTICIPATING HOTELS -HODIC/HOT

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Using the Memo Area

The Memo Area provides a section of the Sabre window where you can temporarily
place information for viewing. It eliminates the need for manually taking notes while
talking with your client, since you can use the Memo Area as a note pad to record
pieces of information that may be needed later in making a reservation. It may be
especially helpful when you have information that is needed in multiple reservations.
The Memo Area is not an active work area in the system and is used only to store
information. Text in the Memo Area of the screen will not inhibit any functionality.

Memo Area The Memo Area option on the “View” menu toggles the Memo Area between being
option visible and not visible. Active options are indicated by a checkmark immediately
preceding the item. Therefore, when “Memo Area” is preceded by a checkmark, it is
active and will be visible. You can still send information to the Memo Area even
when it is not visible. Then when the Memo Area is active, you will see the
information you stored there earlier.

Display the Follow these steps to display the Memo Area. You may use either the mouse or the
Memo Area keyboard action shown.
1. Display the “View” menu
– mouse: Click the View drop-down menu
– keyboard: Press Alt+V
2. Select the Memo Area option
– mouse: Click Memo Area
– keyboard: Press M

Placing text in The Memo Area appears close to the top of the Sabre window just below the menu
the Memo bar. Follow these steps to place text in the Memo Area:
Area
1. Type the text in the Sabre window.
2. Press the Memo (End) key to place text in the Memo Area.

End
MEMO

A scroll bar, which appears at the right of the Memo Area, allows you to scroll
through the information you have placed in this area.
Information will remain in the Sabre window until it is removed. Clearing the Sabre
window does not erase text from the Memo Area.

Erase Memo You may erase information stored in the Memo Area when it is no longer needed.
Area
To erase the text from the Memo Area, press Alt+Memo (Alt+End)

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Signing out of the Sabre System

The Sabre system tracks all entries by agent sign. When you are through working in
the system, you should sign out to prevent other individuals from making entries
using your passcode.

Description Format

Sign out of the current work area SO

Sign out of all work areas SO*

Responses Sign out of current work area:

SO
B SIGNED OUT

Sign out of all work areas:

SO*
A.B.C.D.E.F..SIGNED OUT

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Format Finder Help System

The Format FinderSM help system displays Sabre system formats and procedures. It
incorporates all Fox online help content and is available on the Internet and from
your desktop. If you are using eVoyaSM Webtop or Sabre® for Windows® reservations
software, launch the Format Finder feature by pressing Ctrl+Z; if you are accessing
the help system from the Agency eServices web site, under the Support tab, click
“Online w/Format Finder.”
You can find the desired information in the Format Finder feature by using the Table
of Contents, Index, or Search. The following table suggests the most efficient ways
to access the relevant information in the Format Finder feature.
Most of the topics in this curriculum are located in the Format Finder feature on the
main Table of Contents under the book EPR – Employee Profile Records (unless
noted below).

Curriculum Table of Sub-Book in the Index or

Topic Contents Table of Search
Contents

Identification Code Glossary G’s–J’s Identification Code

Keys Keys

Equipment Glossary G’s–J’s Hardware

Employee Profile Overview – EPR

Record (EPR) Employee Profile
Records

Agent ID Overview – Agent ID

Employee Profile
Records

Duty Codes Overview – Duty Codes

Employee Profile
Records

Passcode Overview – Passcode

Employee Profile
Records

Sign in Sign into Sabre Sign into

Change areas Sign into Sabre Change Sabre

Work Areas

Sign out Sign into Sabre Sign out

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Other References

Format Quick References may be found on the Web at http://eservices.sabre.com/

under the Training menu.
Additional training and references may be found in Personal TrainerSM education
software. Personal Trainer is available on the Web at http://eservices.sabre.com/
under the Training menu.

Help Desk Please call the software or hardware help desks only after you have tried to find the
assistance answers to your questions or problems through the use of the Sabre system
references or any other appropriate resources.
Hardware Help Desk Actual physical equipment problems
800-331-7260 or QP/DSCG
Software Help Desk Functional and format questions
817-355-7420 or QP/FSGG

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Quick Reference

Signing into the Sabre System

Step 1 – Enter your agent identification number SI*941032

Step 2 – Enter your passcode TEXT01

Display your workstation’s terminal address ‡J

Work Areas

Change to a different work area ⌧D

Display the current work area *S

Display the status of all work areas *S*

Display the status of all work areas and assigned printers *S*P

Redisplay the sign-in message S/*

Signing out of the Sabre System

Sign out of the current work area SO

Sign out of all work areas SO*

Using the Memo Area

Display the Memo Area:

Step 1 – Display the View menu Click “View” or Press Alt+V

Step 2 – Select the Memo Area option Click “Memo Area” or Press M

Place text in Memo Area Type text; then press Memo (End)

Erase text in Memo Area Press Alt+Memo (Alt+End)

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Review

Name: __________________________________________________________
Pseudo City Code: __________________________________________________
Training Event: ___________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________
Please circle the correct answer(s):
1. Which entry represents the first step of signing into the Sabre system?
A. SO*423598
B. S/*423598
C. SI*423598
D. *S423598
2. Which of the following represents an acceptable passcode for signing into the
Sabre system?
A. RED24KC
B. RED2
C. REDHOT
D. REDDD24K
3. Which duty code is used by most agents and allows full reservations access for
normal system activity?
A. 9
B. 6
C. /
D. *
4. Which key is used prior to the letter “B” to indicate that you want to move to that
work area?
A. Change key
B. Erase key
C. Cross of Lorraine key
D. Home key
5. Which entry displays the work area currently being used?
A. *W
B. *S
C. *J
D. *A
6. Which key or key combination is used to place text in the Memo Area?
A. Alt+Memo (End) key
B. Enter key
C. Escape key
D. Memo (End) key

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 7. Which key allows you to string several entries together and enter them
simultaneously?
A. Right Arrow key
B. Cross of Lorraine key
C. End-Item key
D. Enter key
8. Which entry signs you out of all areas in the Sabre system?
A. SO
B. SOALL
C. SO*
D. SO*ALL
9. Which identification code key allows you to request flight availability?
A. * key
B. 1 key
C. 4 key
D. 2 key
10. Which key transmits information to the Sabre system?
A. Reset key
B. Clear key
C. Ctrl key
D. Enter key

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