Once the AWB data has been migrated to The Airline Cargo Accounting system it is then possible to perform a reconciliation, or verification, of the AWBs.
The following panel shows the accounting function being selected from the system selection bar.
In order to invoke the outbound reconciliation/validation the "Validate AWBs, All" function is selected.
This function will reconcile all AWBs, contained in the Cargo Accounting database, that have not previously been reconciled.
The figure below illustrates the results of the AWB reconciliation.
It indicates that a total of 43 AWBs were located that had not been previously reconciled.
The automatic reconciliation process was able to verify, reconcile, that 42 of the AWB was priced correctly. Included in the reconciliation is a check to make sure the cargo is booked properly as well as the pricing being correct.
One AWB was found in error and was placed into the "Can Not Reconcile Queue". The user can correct this AWB now or wait and do it later.
The user decided to correct the AWB in error and pressed the function key "F6", the following panel was show and it contains the information concerning the AWB in error.
To aid in the identification of the error encountered, the Financial Transaction Code indicates the field in error. The error, "1", indicates that the flight information is incorrect. The Financial Transaction Codes can be view by invoking the help function.
In order to better view the AWB record and to correct the error the user, selects the AWB and then presses the "Enter Key". This results in the AWB details being shown.
The user locates the error, the flight number was incorrect, corrects the "Flight" Field and presses the function key "F12" to continue.
This panel above now indicates a Financial Transaction Code of zero
indicating that the AWB is correct. The AWB has been updated in
the database to indicate that it has been reconciled.
Automated system generated pricing, based on input city pair, includes pricing based on IATA standard rates modified by interline agreements, straight rate proration and , if applicable, agent agreements. There is no human intervention required in verifying the correct pricing for every cargo shipment.
This application enables the airline to establish immediately what the agent owes and provides the necessary reports for payment collection and credit control. The application also ensures that the amounts charged by the agents are correct.
Reports for payment collection ad credit control can also be manually produced using the "Report Generator".
This application will only generate statements for shipments that have been reconciled.
The application highlights are: