How does the free trial work for travel agencies and tour operators?

Start with the Free plan — no credit card required. You get 5 quotes, 25 customers, and full WhatsApp sharing for sending branded PDF quotes to passengers. When you're ready for more bookings and GST invoicing, upgrade to any paid plan. You can cancel anytime with no charges.

How long does it take to set up a travel agency account on MoonTrip?

Less than 10 minutes. Sign up, add your agency details and GSTIN, and start creating travel quotes right away. No complex setup, no training — your team can begin quoting passengers immediately.

Is passenger and booking data secure on MoonTrip?

Yes. MoonTrip uses bank-grade encryption (AES-256) for all travel agency data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit. Passenger records, booking details, and financial data are hosted on AWS with daily backups and strict access controls.

Can travel agents share quotes and itineraries with passengers via WhatsApp?

Yes. All plans include WhatsApp sharing. Send beautiful, branded PDF quotes and itineraries directly to passengers via WhatsApp, email, or any messaging app — a must-have for modern Indian travel agencies.

Is MoonTrip's invoicing 100% compliant with Indian Travel GST-1 and GST-3B regulations?

Yes. Every invoice generated by MoonTrip for travel agencies and tour operators is tagged with travel-specific HSN/SAC codes (e.g. 996411 for flights, 996311 for hotels). The system automatically categorizes B2B and B2C passenger sales and provides ready-to-export reports formatted for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings.

How does the Air GST module calculate taxes on GDS and LCC commissions for travel agents?

MoonTrip applies the correct travel industry logic: 5% GST on the base fare for GDS/IATA net-rate tickets under the Principal model, and 18% GST on service fees or commissions for LCC bookings under the Pure Agent model. CGST/SGST and IGST splits are handled automatically for travel agency compliance.

How does a travel agency use dual invoicing to separate customer pricing from internal profit margins?

MoonTrip uses the industry-standard dual-invoice model built for travel agents and tour operators under the Pure Agent billing method. The Customer-Facing Tax Invoice shows the passenger transparent reimbursement costs and a processing charge. The Internal EXT (Balance Margin) Invoice captures the actual margin earned, hidden markups, and GST breakdown — visible only to the agency. This separation ensures profit privacy on B2B vendor quotes, keeps both invoices fully GST-compliant and accounting-ready for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings, and gives travel agents a clear, real-time view of net profits across every booking.

How can a travel agent track actual profits after GST and vendor payouts?

MoonTrip's Actual Profit Tracking automatically deducts Vendor Net Costs and GST liabilities from the Customer Grand Total in real time. The internal dashboard shows true margins, vendor commission income, and total profit percentage — all invisible to the passenger.

How does MoonTrip calculate net profit for travel agents across different billing models and income scenarios?

MoonTrip tracks every income stream a travel agency earns. Base margin is Package Price minus Vendor Net Cost, with GST varying by billing model — 18% on margin only (Pure Agent), 18% on full value (Principal), or 5% on tour packages (no ITC). The system also captures: vendor commissions and handling charges (reducing effective cost), markup on services where the customer-facing price exceeds the internal vendor invoice, retained processing fees, and cancellation income — including the difference between vendor cancellation charges and what the agent charges the passenger, plus non-refunded booking fees. Vendor service fees are tracked as agency costs that reduce margin. TCS at 5% is auto-applied on international packages. The dashboard aggregates all streams into a single real-time Total Profit figure for every travel agent quote and booking.

Does MoonTrip's ledger support travel-specific settlements like Balance Carry-Forwards for future bookings?

Absolutely. If a passenger cancels a trip or makes an overpayment, travel agents can roll the remaining funds into a Credit Note or Future Trip Ledger. The Customer Advance Ledger tracks every credit and debit with a running balance, automatically applying balances to new bookings. Off-Platform Adjustments, Contra-Entries, and Voucher-Based Settlements are fully supported.

How does the PNR-to-Itinerary Converter handle multi-sector flights from Amadeus, Sabre, and Galileo?

Travel agents simply paste their PNR text from any GDS terminal — Amadeus, Sabre, or Galileo — and MoonTrip's parser automatically extracts all flight segments, layovers, passenger details, and booking classes. It auto-populates the quote builder, which can be instantly converted into an invoice and itinerary. No GDS integration or terminal connection needed — just paste and go. Agents can also use the Generic PNR Parser to paste free-form text or upload a ticket image to extract flight information and auto-populate quotes and invoices instantly.

How do automated pending payment reminders work for group bookings?

MoonTrip's Smart Receivables module monitors every traveler's Accounts Receivable ledger. When a booking remains in Partial or Unpaid status past its due date, the system triggers automated follow-ups via WhatsApp and Email until the passenger settlement is closed.

How do Indian travel agents handle customer booking cancellations and refunds in MoonTrip?

MoonTrip provides a guided cancellation wizard with two paths: Void Invoice (nullifies the entire invoice with full refund) and Cancellation Note for partial cancellations with charges. When customer charges exceed actual vendor charges, agent profit is captured via an internal EXT invoice. Processing fees can be retained or refunded with separate credit notes. Refunds can go to customer advance balance for future trips, be allocated to other pending bookings, or settled directly via UPI, bank transfer, or cheque. Up to 3 GST-compliant documents are auto-generated: Cancellation Note (E1), Internal Margin Invoice (E2), and Processing Fee Credit Note (E4). TCS refunds on international packages are handled automatically.

How does the Customer Advance Ledger work for travel agencies managing deposits and prepayments?

MoonTrip's Customer Advance Ledger tracks every prepaid balance with a full credit-and-debit view per customer. Advances are created from direct deposits (UPI, bank transfer, etc.) or cancellation refunds. When a new booking is created, available advance balance is auto-applied using FIFO ordering — reducing the pending amount instantly. The ledger provides running balances, PDF export with payment references, GST-compliant Credit Note generation for refund-sourced advances, and the ability to convert unused balances to direct refunds at any time.

Does MoonTrip's PNR parser work with Amadeus, Sabre, and Galileo?

Yes. MoonTrip's GDS PNR parser supports all three major GDS formats — Amadeus, Sabre, and Galileo. It also includes a Generic PNR Parser for any free-form text or images. No GDS terminal connection is needed — just paste the text.

Can the PNR parser handle multi-sector and round-trip flights?

Yes. The parser identifies all segments in a multi-sector PNR — outbound, return, and connecting flights. It calculates layover durations, identifies overnight stops, and maps each segment to the correct airline and airport names automatically.

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How MoonTrip's PNR Parser Turns Raw GDS Text into Flight Vouchers and Invoices

Paste Amadeus, Sabre, or Galileo PNR text — MoonTrip extracts every flight segment, passenger, and booking class instantly. No GDS terminal connection needed.

March 2026 6 min read

The Problem: GDS Text Is Not Human-Readable

A PNR (Passenger Name Record) is a coded data record containing all flight segments, passenger names, booking classes, and reservation status for an air booking. If you've ever looked at raw PNR output from a GDS terminal, you know it looks like this:

Raw Amadeus PNR

RP/DELAA1234/
1.SHARMA/RAJESH MR  2.SHARMA/PRIYA MRS
2 AI 865 Y 15MAR DELBOM HK2 0630 0840
3 6E 204 S 18MAR BOMDEL HK2 1900 2115
4 AP DEL 9876543210
5 TK OK15MAR

For a trained GDS operator, this is readable. But most travel agents today don't work on GDS terminals — they receive this text from a consolidator, an airline's booking confirmation, or a colleague. Translating this into a customer quote means:

•Decoding airline codes (AI = Air India, 6E = IndiGo)
•Looking up airport codes (DEL = Delhi, BOM = Mumbai)
•Parsing date formats (15MAR = March 15)
•Understanding booking classes (Y = Economy, S = Economy)
•Calculating layover durations for multi-sector routes
•Typing all of this into a quote or invoice manually

Common Mistake

Manual PNR transcription is error-prone. Mixing up a flight number, misreading a date, or swapping departure and arrival airports can result in wrong tickets, missed flights, and angry customers.

MoonTrip

Manual Process✕Read cryptic GDS codes✕Look up airline/airport codes✕Type flight details one by one✕Calculate layover durations✕Create invoice line items manually

With MoonTrip✓Paste raw PNR text✓All segments auto-extracted✓Airline & airport names resolved✓Layovers calculated automatically✓Quote + invoice auto-populated

Manual process vs MoonTrip — see the difference

How MoonTrip's PNR Parser Works

A GDS (Global Distribution System) is a centralized computer network used by travel agents to search, book, and manage airline reservations globally. MoonTrip's GDS PNR parser reads raw text from Amadeus, Sabre, and Galileo and converts it into structured, editable flight data. No GDS terminal connection, no API integration, no training needed — just paste and go.

MoonTrip

Raw PNR Text1.SHAH/UTSAV MR  2.SHARMA/PRIYA MRS2 AI 865 Y 15MAR DELBOM HK2 0630 08403 AI 143 Y 15MAR BOMGOI HK2 1030 11454 6E 204 S 18MAR GOIDEL HK2 1400 1630

Passengers (2)SHAH/UTSAV MR · SHARMA/PRIYA MRS

Trip TypeMulti-City · 3 Segments

DEL → BOMAI 865 · 15 Mar · 06:30

BOM → GOIAI 143 · 15 Mar · 10:30

GOI → DEL6E 204 · 18 Mar · 14:00

Quote Auto-PopulatedFlight line items + pricing

Invoice ReadyGST-compliant with HSN codes

Raw PNR text → structured flight data → quote and invoice in seconds

Supported GDS Formats

Each GDS has its own text format. MoonTrip's parser auto-detects the format and applies the correct parsing rules:

Amadeus Format

Amadeus PNR → Parsed Output

Input:
  1.SHAH/UTSAV MR
  2 AI 865 Y 15MAR DELBOM HK1 0630 0840

Parsed:
  Passenger  : SHAH/UTSAV (MR)
  Airline    : Air India (AI)
  Flight     : AI 865
  Class      : Y (Economy)
  Date       : 15 March 2026
  Route      : New Delhi (DEL) → Mumbai (BOM)
  Departure  : 06:30
  Arrival    : 08:40
  Status     : Confirmed (HK)
  Passengers : 1

Sabre Format

Sabre PNR → Parsed Output

Input:
  1.1PATEL/AMIT MR
  1 UK 835Y 20MAR BOMBOM HK1 0715 0930
  2 UK 836Y 24MAR BOMDEL HK1 1800 2020

Parsed:
  Passenger  : PATEL/AMIT (MR)
  Segment 1  : Vistara UK 835 · 20 Mar · BOM→DEL · 07:15-09:30
  Segment 2  : Vistara UK 836 · 24 Mar · DEL→BOM · 18:00-20:20
  Trip Type   : Round Trip

Galileo Format

Galileo PNR → Parsed Output

Input:
  1.1GUPTA/SNEHA MS
  1. AI 101 Y 12MAR DELBLR HK1 1045 1330
  2. SG 234 S 16MAR BLRDEL HK1 0900 1145

Parsed:
  Passenger  : GUPTA/SNEHA (MS)
  Segment 1  : Air India AI 101 · 12 Mar · DEL→BLR · 10:45-13:30
  Segment 2  : SpiceJet SG 234 · 16 Mar · BLR→DEL · 09:00-11:45
  Trip Type   : Round Trip

MoonTrip PNR parser interface showing raw GDS text input area on the left and structured flight segment output with airline names, airport names, and timings on the right

Paste raw PNR text on the left — structured flight data appears on the right instantly

What Gets Extracted

The parser doesn't just read flight numbers. It extracts and resolves everything a travel agent needs:

•Passenger names — with title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Mstr) and count
•Flight segments — airline, flight number, date, departure/arrival times
•Airport names — 3-letter IATA codes resolved to full airport names and cities
•Airline names — 2-letter codes resolved to full airline names
•Booking class — Y, S, V, etc. mapped to cabin type (Economy, Business, First)
•Booking status — HK (confirmed), HL (waitlisted), UC (unable to confirm)
•Layover detection — for multi-sector flights, layover duration and overnight stops
•Group bookings — multiple passengers with individual or shared segments

Multi-Sector and Complex Itineraries

The PNR parser handles complex routing that would take significant time to decode manually:

Multi-Sector PNR Example

Input (Sabre format):
  1.1KUMAR/VIKRAM MR  2.1KUMAR/ANITA MRS
  1 AI 101Y 10MAR DELBOM HK2 0600 0815
  2 AI 143Y 10MAR BOMGOI HK2 1030 1145
  3 AI 882Y 17MAR GOIBOM HK2 1400 1520
  4 6E 204Y 17MAR BOMDEL HK2 1900 2115

Parsed:
  Passengers : KUMAR/VIKRAM (MR), KUMAR/ANITA (MRS)

  Mar 10: DEL → BOM  AI 101  06:00–08:15
          Layover: 2h 15m at Mumbai
          BOM → GOI  AI 143  10:30–11:45

  Mar 17: GOI → BOM  AI 882  14:00–15:20
          Layover: 3h 40m at Mumbai
          BOM → DEL  6E 204  19:00–21:15

  Trip: Delhi → Mumbai → Goa → Mumbai → Delhi
  Total Segments: 4
  Total Passengers: 2

Tip

The parser automatically identifies connecting flights (same-day segments through a common airport) and marks them as layovers rather than separate trips. This helps build accurate itineraries with correct city-wise day counts.

The Generic PNR Parser: Beyond GDS

Not all flight information comes in GDS format. Travel agents often receive booking confirmations as:

•Email confirmations from airlines or OTAs
•WhatsApp messages from consolidators
•Printed e-tickets (as photos or screenshots)
•PDF booking confirmations

MoonTrip's Generic PNR Parser handles all of these. It uses AI to extract flight information from any free-form text or image:

Generic Parser — Free-Form Text

Input (from an email):
  "Dear Agent, please find below the booking details:
   Passenger: Mr. Rajesh Sharma
   Flight: Air India AI-865
   Date: 15th March 2026
   Delhi to Mumbai
   Departure: 6:30 AM, Arrival: 8:40 AM
   PNR: ABC123
   Status: Confirmed"

Parsed:
  Passenger : SHARMA/RAJESH (MR)
  Flight    : Air India AI 865
  Date      : 15 March 2026
  Route     : New Delhi (DEL) → Mumbai (BOM)
  Departure : 06:30
  Arrival   : 08:40
  PNR       : ABC123
  Status    : Confirmed

Generic Parser — WhatsApp Message from Consolidator

Input (WhatsApp forward):
  "Bhai, booking done ✅
   2 pax — Mr. Vikram Mehta + Mrs. Anita Mehta
   IndiGo 6E-2045, 22 Mar, BLR-DEL, 14:30-17:15
   Return: Vistara UK-834, 26 Mar, DEL-BLR, 09:00-11:45
   PNR: XKFT72
   Fare: 8500 per pax + taxes"

Parsed:
  Passengers : MEHTA/VIKRAM (MR), MEHTA/ANITA (MRS)
  Segment 1  : IndiGo 6E 2045 · 22 Mar · Bengaluru (BLR) → Delhi (DEL) · 14:30–17:15
  Segment 2  : Vistara UK 834 · 26 Mar · Delhi (DEL) → Bengaluru (BLR) · 09:00–11:45
  PNR        : XKFT72
  Trip Type  : Round Trip
  Pax Count  : 2

Generic Parser — OTA Booking Confirmation

Input (MakeMyTrip / Cleartrip style confirmation):
  "Booking Confirmed — Order #MMT98234
   Passenger(s): Ms. Sneha Gupta

   Flight 1: SpiceJet SG-145
   12 Apr 2026 · Mumbai (BOM) → Goa (GOI)
   Departs: 07:20 AM · Arrives: 08:35 AM

   Flight 2: Air India AI-684
   16 Apr 2026 · Goa (GOI) → Mumbai (BOM)
   Departs: 19:45 · Arrives: 21:00

   Booking Ref: SG-ABCD12 / AI-WXYZ89
   Status: Confirmed · E-ticket issued"

Parsed:
  Passenger  : GUPTA/SNEHA (MS)
  Segment 1  : SpiceJet SG 145 · 12 Apr · Mumbai (BOM) → Goa (GOI) · 07:20–08:35
  Segment 2  : Air India AI 684 · 16 Apr · Goa (GOI) → Mumbai (BOM) · 19:45–21:00
  PNR        : SG-ABCD12 / AI-WXYZ89
  Trip Type  : Round Trip

Tip

The generic parser works with any text format — formal emails, casual WhatsApp messages, OTA confirmations, and even forwarded airline e-tickets. MoonTrip's database covers 187 airlines across all national, domestic, and international carriers — every IATA 2-letter code is resolved to the full airline name automatically.

MoonTrip generic PNR parser accepting free-form email text and image upload with AI-powered flight information extraction for travel agents

Generic parser — paste any text or upload an image, AI extracts the flight details

From PNR Text to Quote and Invoice

Once the PNR is parsed, the structured flight data auto-populates the quote builder. From there:

•Flight line items are added automatically with airline, route, date, and timing
•Pricing — add the base fare, airport taxes, and your service fee
•Air GST — the system applies the correct 5% or 18% rate based on ticket type
•HSN/SAC codes — 996411 for air transport services, auto-tagged
•Invoice generation — GST-compliant invoice with CGST/SGST or IGST split
•Itinerary — flight details flow into the travel itinerary document

PNR → Invoice Line Item

Parsed Flight: AI 865 · DEL→BOM · 15 Mar · 06:30–08:40

Quote Line Item:
  Description  : Air India AI 865 — New Delhi to Mumbai
  Date         : 15 March 2026
  Base Fare    : ₹5,000
  Airport Taxes: ₹2,500 (YQ + PSF + UDF)
  Service Fee  : ₹500
  GST @18%     : ₹90 (on service fee, Pure Agent)
  ───────────────────────────────────────────────
  Line Total   : ₹8,090

The MoonTrip Way

The entire flow — from pasting raw PNR text to having a GST-compliant invoice ready — takes under 30 seconds. No manual data entry, no code lookups, no calculator. The parser handles Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, and any free-form text or image.

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