When performing tests in production, remember that airlines have rules that the agency must follow when making reservations. Failure to comply may result in a debit to the agency that owns the IATA code.
Each airline has its own procedures, but here are some general guidelines to avoid unexpected costs:
- Avoid making reservations with visibly fictitious names (e.g., test, trial, passenger, etc.).
- Avoid making multiple reservations for the same passenger on the same flights. For a round trip, if one of the flights matches, it would already be considered a bad practice.
- If requesting issuance, verify beforehand that the content allows for a void.
- Remember to void issued reservations.