Should an EMD service be an SSR or SVC in Amadeus?

A service tied to a flight (seat, bag, sports equipment) is an SSR, such as SR PDBG LH NN2/P1/S2; one that is not (change fee, deposit) is an SVC segment, such as IU BA HK1 PENF/P1. Either must be HK before pricing.
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When

Before any EMD: the service itself must be booked in the PNR.

Which one

  • SSR — the service belongs to a flight segment (seat, bag, sports equipment). Chargeable SSRs show a / in front of the element (/SSR RQST …).
  • SVC (manual auxiliary segment) — the service is not tied to a flight (change fee, deposit, residual value).

Steps

#EntryWhat it doesWhy
1SR PDBG LH NN2/P1/S2Requests 2 prepaid bags for passenger 1 on segment 2.Flight-related service.
2IU BA HK1 PENF/P1Creates an SVC segment for a change fee.Non-flight service.
3FXKShows the airline's chargeable services catalogue.Book from the catalogue instead.
4FWK1Books and prices catalogue line 1 (SSR created, TSM stored).Fastest for bags and seats.
5RTG / RTAChecks the SSR / SVC status.Must be HK before pricing.

Check it worked

The PNR shows the SSR (with /) or the SVC line, confirmed HK.

Traps

  • Associate the SSR to the right passenger and segment — with several passengers it is mandatory.
  • Some SSRs need the service code with RFIC/RFISC (SR ASVC-C/0CZ/P1/S2).

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