Creating New Channel Rate Code Mappings
Select Rate Codes on the Property Mapping Workspace to search for or create new channel rate code mappings. Mapping converts OPERA rate codes to rate codes used by Global Distribution Systems (GDS) or others.
Mapping rate codes requires you to complete the following fields or check boxes:
Rate Code Mapping Fields / Check Boxes |
Description |
Channel Rate Code |
(Mandatory) Channel rate code to be mapped to the OPERA rate code. |
Start / End Dates |
(Mandatory) Effective dates of the new channel code. |
Rate Level |
(Optional) Rate level associated with the channel rate code (levels represent various lengths of stay). |
Rate Category |
(Optional) Rate category (such as GOV, AARP, AIRLINE, etc) for the channel rate code. |
Rate Tier |
(Optional) Tier number for rates configured and sold by length of stay. |
Order |
(Optional) Order of restrictions attached to a rate code. |
SGA |
(Optional) Signature airline code assigned to a channel; excludes specific sources of availability and bookings from the selection of rates. |
Description Lines |
(Optional) The first, second, and third line of rate description information; each line identified by Line 1 (RP1), 2 (RP2), and 3 (RP3) |
RPD |
(Optional) Additional room rate descriptions. |
Room Types |
(Optional) Room types to include in the new channel rate code. |
Return to SGA |
(Optional) Check box to send restrictions to an ADS, GDS, or ODS partner such as Expedia, via the messaging functionality. |
Regional Availability |
(Optional) Check box to include the rate in Regional Availability processing. |
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