In what scenario would a GDS entry require manual IAR input?

In what scenario would a GDS entry require manual IAR input?

• A. Partial exchange transactions issued through a Global Distribution System (GDS).
• B. Partial exchange transactions that are issued through a GDS may require manual IAR input.
• C. All exchange transactions require manual IAR input.
• D. Only full exchanges require manual IAR input.

Answer: (B)

Manual IAR input is required when a GDS entry involves only part of an exchange. Partial exchanges create segment-level changes and differences in fare, taxes, penalties, and reissue charges that may not map cleanly to the IAR fields the system auto-populates. To ensure the accounting in ARC is accurate and reconciles the old and new portions of the ticket, someone must enter the IAR data manually. In contrast, full exchanges are typically handled automatically because the entire itinerary changes as a single unit, so no manual IAR entry is usually necessary.

Manual IAR input is required when a GDS entry involves only part of an exchange. Partial exchanges create segment-level changes and differences in fare, taxes, penalties, and reissue charges that may not map cleanly to the IAR fields the system auto-populates. To ensure the accounting in ARC is accurate and reconciles the old and new portions of the ticket, someone must enter the IAR data manually.

In contrast, full exchanges are typically handled automatically because the entire itinerary changes as a single unit, so no manual IAR entry is usually necessary.