Flight Preferences (Infotype
0471) 
Definition
You enter the flight preferences of a traveler in infotype 0471.
Use
The infotype Flight Preferences is only required in connection with SAP Travel Planning. It is not mandatory to create this infotype. You can enter some of the flight preferences for a traveler manually for each travel service availability query.
The personal flight preferences of a traveler are sent to the respective airline provider (see below) when available flights are queried or a flight is booked from the SAP system. These preferences are automatically applied by the airline providers if capacities and other factors allow it.
Structure
The infotype Flight Preferences is made up of entries about the following points:
Components |
Example |
When considered |
Flight preferences |
Smoker/nonsmoker seat |
When booking a flight |
Other preferences |
Preferred airline |
When checking availability |
Seating requirements |
Disabled seating |
When booking a flight |
Other requirements |
Special service for the visually handicapped |
When booking a flight |
Background
The seating requirements are dealt with independently of the desired seat position. Some special requirements (such as disabled seating) can only be meet in certain seating areas. The system only allows the following combinations of seat position and seating requirement (possible combinations are indicated with an X).
Seating Requirements
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W |
A |
L |
C |
U |
D |
M |
W |
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X |
X |
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X |
A |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
L |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
C |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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U |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
D |
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X |
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X |
X |
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X |
M |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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Legend
Seat position:
W - window
A - aisle
L - Leg room
Requirement: C - suitable for children
U - unaccompanied child
D - suitable for the disabled
M - medical care required
See also: