All Schema files in the OTA specification are made available according to the terms defined by the OTA License Agreement at http://www.opentravel.org/ota_downloads_form.cfm The CoverageTextSimpleType simple type identifes the type of free text that is provided as part of coverage (insurance) information. Identifies what the text relates to, such as supplements, limits, or general description. The EquipmentRestrictionSimpleType simple type defines a set of valid values for the restrictions that may be placed upon special equipment included as part of the rental of a vehicle. Some equipment is restricted to rentals that return to the same place, some equipment is restricted to one-way rentals, and some equipment has no restrictions. The LocationDetailRequirementInfoType simple type defines a set of valid values for the textual information about the requirements when renting from a rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes the requirements and restrictions concerning one way rentals Indicates that the associated information describes the requirements and restrictions concerning geographic limitations, for example, the vehicle may only be driven into adjoining states, the vehicle may not be taken in Mexico, etc. Indicates that the associated information describes the requirements and restrictions concerning the dropoff, or return, of the vehicle. Indicates that the associated information describes the requirements and restrictions concerning the renter's drivers license and associated factors, such as driving record, violations, etc. Indicates that the associated information describes the requirements and restrictions concerning insurance for the vehicle that is being rented. Indicates that the associated information describes the requirements and restrictions concerning the eligibility of those who may rent from a specific rental facility. For example, a rental facility may be at the premises of a corporation, and only those corporate employees may rent from that location. The facility is not considered a public rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes miscellaneous requirements and restrictions. The LocationDetailShuttleInfoType defines a set of valid values for the textual information about the shuttle services when renting from a rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes the shuttle, such as shared bus, tram, company-specific bus. Indicates that the associated information describes the frequency with which the shuttle service operates. Indicates that the associated information describes where the shuttle service picks up those who are renting vehicles, how to get to the shuttle pick up location, etc/ Indicates that the associated information describes the distance that the shuttle will travel, from point of pickup to arrival at the rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes the approximate elapsed time from point of pickup to arrival at the rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes any shuttle fees that may apply. Indicates that the associated information describes miscellaneous information about the shuttle service. Indicates the information pertains to the shuttle hours of operation. The LocationDetailRequirementAgeInfoType defines a set of valid values for the textual information about the requirements concerning the age of a renter when renting from a rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes requirements and restrictions concerning the minimum age permitted for the rental of a vehicle. Indicates that the associated information describes the exceptions to the requirements and restrictions concerning the minimum age permitted for the rental of a vehicle. Indicates that the associated information describes miscellaneous requirements and restrictions with regard to the age of the renter of a vehicle. The LocationDetailRequirementAddlDriverInfoType defines a set of valid values for the textual information about the requirements concerning additional drivers when renting from a rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes requirements and restrictions with regard to additional drivers that are automatically authorized as additional drivers of the rented vehicle. The information may provide details on the type of person or relation to the renter that would result in a person being automatically included as an additional driver. Indicates that the associated information describes requirements and restrictions with regard to others who are not automatically authorized as additional drivers of the rented vehicle. The information may provide details on what should be done to attain such authorization. Indicates that the associated information describes fees that may be due, based on additional drivers of the rented vehicle. Indicates that the associated information describes miscellaneous requirements and restrictions with regard to additional drivers of the rented vehicle. The LocationDetailVehicleInfoType defines a set of valid values for the textual information about vehicles available at a rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes general information about the vehicles that are typically offered for rental. Indicates that the associated information provides the disclaimers about the vehicles that are typically offered for rental. This may be typically that not all vehicles may be available at any one time, for example. Indicates that the associated information describes any advance booking requiremennts about one or more vehicle types. Some unusual vehicles may not be available at short notice. Indicates that the associated information describes general information about non-smoking vehicles that may be offered for rental. Indicates that the associated information describes special, unusual or high-end vehicles that may be offered for rental. The OffLocationServiceType simple type defines a set of valid values for the services that do not occur at the rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes an offered service by which the customer may be picked up and taken to the rental facility, to rent a vehicle. Indicates that the associated information describes an offered service by which the vehicle may be delivered to a location, rather than the customer taking delivery at the rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes an offered service by which the customer may be dropped off at a location after the vehicle rental period has ended. Indicates that the associated information describes an offered service by which the vehicle may be collected from a location, rather than the customer returning the vehicle to the rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes an offered service by which the customer will be delivered the exchanged car. The OnLocationServiceType simple type defines a set of valid values for the services that may be offered at the rental facility. Indicates that the associated information describes computerized driving directions services, such as availability of maps, turn-by-turn directions, etc. Indicates that the associated information describes express return servies, such as leaving the vehicle in the return lot without the need to return to the rental counter. Indicates that the associated information describes services ofered to those with special needs, such as physically impaired. Indicates that the associated information describes those services offered to members of the company's frequent renter program. Such services may include covered collection of vehicle, bypassing the rental counter, etc. Indicates that the associated information describes the miscellaneous services that are offered at the rental facility. The VehicleFuelUnitNameSimpleType simple type defines a set of valid values for the units in which fuel is measured. The rental of a vehicle may include a charge to provide fuel for the vehicle, expressed in Gallons or Liters. The VehiclePeriodUnitNameSimpleType simple type defines a set of valid values for a period of time that may be used as part of the reservation of a vehicle. Examples of these valid values include day, hour, rental period for expressing the entire duration of the rental, etc. The calculation is for each weekend. The rate is the same regardless of the number of days the vehicle is rented. The charge is based on the package. The VehicleTransmissionSimpleType simple type defines a set of valid values for the transmission type of a vehicle. The valid values are automatic and manual. Use of this attribute can help in describing a vehicle. The VehicleUnitNameSimpleType simple type defines a set of valid values for the units on which an item charge may be based when renting a vehicle. For example, there may be a charge which is based upon the number of days, another charge that is based upon the numbers of miles, a charge that is based upon the number of gallons, etc. The CoverageCoreType complex type defines the required and most often used components that together define a specific Vehicle Coverage. Identifies the type of coverage, for example, collision damage waiver. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Coverage Type (VCT). Allows for an industry-specific code that describes this coverage to be specified, for example, CDW may be indicated when the coverage type is Collision Damage Waiver. The RentalActionGroup provides information on why the message is being sent and what status the rental agreement is. Identifies the reason for the transaction. This is a code that represents the status of the rental agreement. Refer to the enumerated list and annotations for additional information. This is when a rental agreement is active, typically this is when the customer has the vehicle. This is when a rental agreement is no longer active. This is when a rental agreement is not fully open (e.g., on a delivery transaction the agreement is not fully open until the customer takes possession of the vehicle). The VehicleClassType complex type defines what is referred to as the class of vehicle. Within a type of vehicle (for example, within the type "Car") there is still a wide range of different vehicles. A class of vehicle is used to define that specific vehicle within the broader range of the vehicle in that same vehicle type. Use of vehicle class in conjunction with a vehicle type aids in clarifying a request and aids in describing a specific vehicle. A vehicle class is currently defined as just the size of the vehicle. The Size attribute identifies the size of a vehicle. Refer to OTA Code List Size (SIZ). The VehicleCoveragePrefType complex type defines a preference for a particular type of insurance coverage for a rental vehicle. The preference is expressed using the attribute group PreferLevelType. The VehicleEquipmentCoreType complex type identifies the core data that descrbes a piece of special equipment in association with the renting of a vehicle. Identifies the specific type of special equipment. Refer to OTA Code List Equipment Type (EQP). The VehicleEquipmentPrefType complex type identifies the data that is used to provide information on a preferred special equipment when renting a vehicle. Identifes an action to take place. Typically used to modify the EquipType and/or Quantity. The VehicleIdentityGroup is a set of information used to identify a single vehicle. This is the number assigned by a rental car company to manage inventory, it is not the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is the license plate number of the vehicle rented. This identifies the standard code or abbreviation for the state, province, or region of vehicle registration. This identifies the standard code or abbreviation for the country of vehicle registration. This is the manufacturers' assigned vehicle identification number (VIN). This is the color of the vehicle being rented. The VehicleLocationServicesType complex type defines the services that are offered by a vehicle rental location. Such services include shuttle information to transport the customer to the facility. Indicates the make and model of the car with the year. Make and model could be by text or by code. The model year of the vehicle. Provides information on a distance associated with a particular rate (e.g., the distance may be expressed as Unlimited miles per rental period or 200 miles per day). When true there is no mileage/kilometer restriction. Provides the number of miles/kilometers included, typically used when Unlimited is false. Provides the units in which distance is measured, when applied to the rental of a vehicle (i.e., miles or kilometers). Provides the period of time associated with the quantity and distance unit name (e.g. day). The VehicleTaxAmountType complex type defines information specific to one tax amount that is applicable to the cost of an item. The VehicleTotalChargeType complex type identifies the data that is used to express a total charge, both including and excluding taxes. Total rental charges excluding any additional mandatory charges. Total rental charges including any additional mandatory charges (e.g., taxes). Provides a currency code and the number of decimal places for these amounts. The VehicleTypeType complex type defines what is referred to as the type of vehicle. The range of vehicles is divided into types to aid in clarifying a request and to aid in describing a specific vehicle. A vehicle type is defined to be the combination of the vehicle category (Car, Truck, etc) and the number of doors on that vehicle. The VehicleCategory attribute provides the catgeory of a vehicle. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Category (VEC). The number of doors on a vehicle. This may be an exact number or a range, i.e. 2-4. VehLocDetail provides extended vicinity information. Such as associated airports or relative location to city center. (e.g. south of city center) Code used to identify the car rental location. Name used to refer to the car rental location. Used to define which list the location code comes from (e.g. IATA, OAG, internal company code). Used for extended OAG code in conjunction with the OAG code which is sent in Code. Additional airport location codes associated with the primary airport. The CoverageDetailsType complex type provides information on a specfic aspect of coverage, for example, supplemental coverage, description, etc. The CoverageTextType identifes the type of free text that is provided as part of coverage (insurance) information. The CoveragePricedType complex type defines the information that is required to describe a priced coverage, that is, a coverage and a charge. Details about a coverage, such as text or description. The charges as they relate to a single coverage, such as minimum or maximum amounts, taxes, or information on how the charge was calculated. An indication if this particular coverage is required in the vehicle reservation, or is optional, based upon renter preference. The CoverageType complex type describes the data that is needed to fully describe a vehicle coverage, including the core details along with optional descriptions. Textual information about coverage, such as coverage limit or descriptions. Information on the one primary driver and, optionally, several additional drivers. This may be used to provide a frequent renter number. Information on the primary driver, possibly including frequent renter number. The identification of the customer for whom a booking is being requested. This is different from the customer's loyalty number. Information on additional driver(s), possibly including frequent renter number. Specifies the dates for how long the additional driver should be part of the rental contract. This is the name of the organization associated with the corporate discount number. This is the code used to identify if the additional driver is eligible for benefits associated with a specific organization. Used as a qualification for an additional driver. Round trip airline ticket If needed, the credit card details should be passed in PaymentForm/PaymentCard. Passport and return airline ticket Used to define the specific type of additional person (Adult, YoungDriver, YoungerDriver, or it may be a code that is acceptable to both Trading Partners) The OffLocationServiceCoreType complex type defines the core data that is used to describe an off-location service. The address for vehicle delivery or collection, or for customer pickup or drop-off. An identifier of a particular location used in place of address details. This field is to provide a name for the site reference of the off location service. The OffLocationServicePricedType complex type describes the data that is used to describe a priced off-location service, that is, an off-location service and the corresponding charge. Information on a specific off-airport service, for example, vehicle delivery, customer pickup. Charge information associated with this specific off-airport service. The OffLocationServiceType complex type defines a specific off-location service. Name for the contact person for the off location service. Phone number for the contact person for the off location service. Can be used as a tracking number for delivery and collection. Provides special instructions regarding the off location service (e.g., keys with receptionist). Collection of rules pertaining to the rental rate and/or vehicle. Indicates whether or not advance booking is required for this rate and if so, what the advance booking requirements are. If true, advanced booking is required for this rate. Pickup and return requirements for a specific rate. The earliest day and time a vehicle can be picked up to qualify for a specific rate. The earliest day of the week the rental can begin to qualify for the specific rate. The earliest time, in conjunction with the DayOfWeek, the rental can commence to qualify for the specific rate. The latest day and time a vehicle can be picked up to qualify for a specific rate. The latest day of the week the rental can begin to qualify for the specific rate. The latest time, in conjunction with the DayOfWeek, the rental can commence to qualify for the specific rate. The latest day and time a vehicle can be returned to qualify for a specific rate. The latest day of the week the rental can terminate to qualify for the specific rate. The latest time, in conjunction with the DayOfWeek, the rental can terminate to qualify for the specific rate. The earliest day and time a vehicle can be returned to qualify for a specific rate. The earliest day of the week the rental can terminate to qualify for the specific rate. The earliest time, in conjunction with the DayOfWeek, the rental can terminate to qualify for the specific rate. The day of the week, this rule refers. If this attribute is used, each following element qualifies for this day. The minimum time (e.g., number of rental days, number of rental hours) required to qualify for a specific rate. The maximum time (e.g., number of rental days, number of rental hours) allowed to qualify for a specific rate. The maximum number of rental days a vehicle is allowed to be rented. When true, the vehicle must be kept overnight. When true, the vehicle may be returned on this day of the week. Used to indicate how long a specific rate is guaranteed. A description of the rate guarantee. The effective and discontinue dates for this guarantee. A collection of payment rules associated with this reservation. This instance of PaymentRules would be used if there were payment rules that were applicable to a specific vehicle type. A collection of acceptable methods of payment. Specifies an acceptable method of payment. The acceptable credit card for this payment rule. Specifies the type of payemt (i.e., guarantee, deposit). Refer to OTA Code List Payment Type (PMT). Information regarding the cancellation or modification policy for this vehicle type. Time by which a cancellation must be made before penalty fees are incurred or defines a period of time for which a specific fee is applied if a cancellation were to occur. Provides ability to give a deadline for the cancel penalty. It repeats to allow for a range (e.g., from 30 to 20 days before arrival). The amounts of the penalty fee if cancellation is received after the deadline. Provides additional information about the cancel penalty. When true, a guarantee is required. When true, this indicates the penalty information is for a modification rather than a cancellation. Information pertaining to the the deposit. The deadline for making a deposit. When true, a deposit is required as a guarantee. The effective and discontinue date The minimum time (e.g., number of rental days, number of rental hours) required to qualify for a specific rate. The maximum time (e.g., number of rental days, number of rental hours) allowed to qualify for a specific rate. The maximum number of rental days a vehicle is allowed to be rented. The Vehicle Additional Driver Requirements Type is used to define information about additional drivers that are in place with regard to the renting of a vehicle. These are requirement that typically must be met by the renter before a rental may commence. Collection of descriptions about the different requirements related to additional drivers. Textual description about a specific restriction related to additional drivers. Identifies the type of Additional Driver information. A collection of vehicles associated with additional driver information. To identify a vehicle type associated with additional driver information. To specify if this vehicle type is allowed, required, excluded, or included for an additional driver. The effective and discontinue dates for the additional driver information. The charge for an additional driver. To specify if the charge is per rental, day, etc. Refer to OTA Charge Type code list (CHG). The Vehicle Location Requirements Type is used to define information on the age requirements that are in place with regard to the renting of a vehicle. These are requirement that typically must be met by the renter before a rental may commence. Information associated with the age requirements of renting a vehicle. Surcharge information that may be applied based upon age of the renter. Used to describe the age category of the driver for which an additional surcharge will apply. Refer to OTA Code List Age Qualifying Code (AQC). Used to specify weekly, daily, or per rental. Refer to OTA Code List Charge Type (CHG). Collection of descriptions about the different requirements related to age of driver Textual description about a specific restriction related to age of driver Identifies the type of Age Requirement. A collection of vehicle information associated to the age requirements. Identifies a specific vehicle type. To specify if this car type is allowed, required, included, excluded for the associated age. Identifies the minimum age of a person allowed to rent a vehicle from this rental facility. Identifies the maximum age of a person allowed to rent a vehicle from this rental facility. The VehicleArrivalDetailsType complex type defines the information that describes an arriving mode of transportation which is associated with the rental of a vehicle. This is typically used to identify how the customer will be arriving at the vehicle rental facility. Arrival point of the associated transportation. Identification of the company marketing the transportation Identification of the company operating the transportation Refer to OTA Code List Transportation Code (TRP). Often used in conjunction with TransportationCode to provide greater detail regarding the customer's arrival (e.g., an airline flight number). The VehicleAvailAdditionalInfoType complex type identifies the data that describes supplemental information made available as part of describing the availability and rate of one or more vehicles. A collection of coverages, along with associated price and details. One specific vehicle coverage along with the corresponding charge. A collection of payment rules associated with this reservation. This instance of PaymentRules would be used if there were payment rules that were applicable to a specific vehicle type. The VehicleAvailCoreType complex type identifies the data that describes common, or core, information made available as part of describing the availability and rate of one or more vehicles. Information on one specific vehicle along with detailed information on the charges associated with this vehicle. Information on the rates associated with this vehicle. Rate information can include the distance and the base rental cost, along with information on the various factors that may infuence this rate. This element may repeat to allow different distances to be made available for different charges. For example, $20.00 with 100 miles per day or $30.00 for unlimited mileage. The anticipated total cost of a reservation, the sum of the individual charges, optional charges and associated fees. When true, the rates have been converted to a different currency. A collection of special equipment that is part of this quote, along with the charges associated with this equipment. A specific piece of special equipment, along with the quantity, restrictions and charge. A collection of fees associated with this vehicle quotation. Information by which this availability quote can be later cross-referenced The date and time at which this availability quote was made available. The vendor for this vehicle type and its participation level in a system. The participation level of this vendor in a system. Refer to OTA Code List Participation Level (PLC). The vendor location information for a specific vehicle. Specifies the extended location code (e.g., ATLC10). The location of the counter. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Where At Facility (VWF). The name of the vendor location. Specifies information pertaining to the counter location. The customer should walk to the car There is a shuttle to the car. The drop off location information for a specific vehicle. Specifies the extended location code (e.g., ATLC10). The location of the counter. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Where At Facility (VWF). The name of the vendor location. When true, this vehicle is an alternate to what was requested. The VehicleAvailVendorInfoType complex type identifies the data that describes supplemental information relevant to a vendor and made available at the time that availability and rates are checked. A collection of free-format messages associated with this vendor. Information on off-airport location services, for example, vehicle delivery, customer pickup, along with the associated price. A collection of payment rules associated with this reservation. This instance of PaymentRules would be used if there were payment rules that were applicable, regardless of the vehicle. Detailed information about the associated rental facilities, for example, address, phone number, hours of operation. Details of a tour with which this availability information is associated. Availability and rate information may vary if associated with a tour. The VehicleChargePurposeType complex type defines information on a specific charge associated with the rental of a vehicle along with the purpose of the charge. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Charge Purpose Type (VCP). When true, the rate has been converted to a different currency. Identifies specific charges. A collection of one or more taxes associated with a specific charge. Detailed information on one specific tax associated with a specific charge Information on any minimum or maximum amounts, if appropriate. The maximum amount that will be charged. The minimum amount that will be charged. Maximum number of days for which a charge will be applied. Information on how this charge was calculated, for example, a daily rate multiplied by the number of days, a percentage, etc. This is used in conjunction with UnitName to specify the charge per unit as defined by UnitName (e.g., if UnitCharge="100" and UnitName="day" the result is 100 dollars per day). The UnitName attribute provides the unit on which an item charge may be based when renting a vehicle (e.g., there may be a charge which is based upon the number of days, another charge that is based upon the number of miles, a charge that is based upon the number of gallons). This is used in conjunction with UnitName to specify the quantity of units as defined by UnitName (e.g., if Quantity="5" and UnitName="day" the result is 5 days). Provides the ability to define a particular percentage. Indicates a time or a place of reference (e.g. before pick-up, drop-off location). Distances are referenced from the pick-up location. Distances are referenced from the drop-off location. Times are referenced from the pick-up time. Times are referenced from the drop-off time. This is used in conjunction with UnitName to specify the maximum quantity of units as defined by UnitName. An indication if this amount is included in the base vehicle rate, or is an additonal cost. When true, indicates the item's charges are included in the estimated total amount (in TotalCharge) and when false, the item is not included in the estimated total amount. The VehicleCoreType complex type identifies the core data that is used to describe a vehicle. Type of vehicle, for example, truck, car Class of vehicle, for example, intermediate, compact The kind of fuel the vehicle uses. The type of fuel is not known. The type of fuel is diesel. The type of fuel is hybrid. The type of fuel is electric. The type of fuel is LPG/Compressed gas. The type of fuel is hydrogen. The type of fuel is multi. The type of fuel is petrol. The type of fuel is ethanol. Used to define the drive type of a vehicle. Defines all wheel drive. Defines four wheel drive. The drive type of the vehicle is unknown. The VehicleEquipmentPricedType complex type identifies the data that describes a priced piece of special equipment in association with the rental of a vehicle. The data consists of the equipment and the correspondinng charge. Details about a equipment, such as text or description. The charges as they relate to a single piece of equipment, such as minimum or maximum amounts, taxes, or information on how the charge was calculated. An indication if this particular equipment is required in the vehicle reservation, or is optional, based upon renter preference. The VehicleEquipmentType complex type identifies the data that fully describes a piece of special equipment, including the description and any restrictions that may apply to its rental. The VehicleLocationAdditionalDetailsType complex type defines the supplemental information that describes a vehicle rental facility. Such information may include the operation schedules and services offered. Descriptive information allowing the vendor to present informational messages about the rental location. These may include after-hour return of vehicle messages, messages providing directions to the location, or other similar messages. Descriptive information of one specific aspect of the rental location. Descriptive information about where the vehicles are parked. Descriptive information about where the rental counter is located. A collection of operation schedules, used to define the hours of operation for this rental facility. Information on the shuttle services associated with this location. Some locations use a shuttle bus to transfer the customers from an airport terminal to the rental facility. Collection of descriptions about various aspects of the Shuttle Services. Textual description about a specific aspect of the Shuttle Services Identifies the type of Shuttle service information. A collection of operation schedules, used to define the hours of operation for the shuttle services. List of locations where one way drops are allowed based on pick-up location. Location where a one way drop is allowed. Used for extended OAG code in conjunction with the OAG code which is sent in Code. The Vehicle Location Additional Fees Type is used to define information on additional fees, taxes and surcharges that are included in the cost of a rental, when renting from this facility. Different facilities are required to impose different fees and surcharges based upon location and local laws. Information on additional taxes that may apply to the rental. This element is used to describe one specific tax that may apply. Information on this one specific tax, including a description, etc. General information about the additional taxes that may apply. The effective date range for the tax information. Information on additional fees that may apply to the rental. This element is used to describe one specific fee that may apply. Information on this one specific feeincluding a description, etc. General information about the additional fees that may apply. Information on additional surcharges that may apply to the rental. This element is used to describe one specific surcharge that may apply. Information on this one specific surcharge, including a description, etc. General information about the additional surcharges that may apply. The efective date range for the surcharge information. Information on additional miscellaneous charges that may apply to the rental. This element is used to describe one specific miscellaneous charge that may apply. Information on this one specific miscellaneous charge, including a description, etc. General information about the additional miscellaneous charges that may apply. The VehicleLocationDetailsType complex type defines the core information that describes a vehicle rental facility. Such information may include the code of the facility, the name assigned to that facility, the address and telephone number of the facility. Information about the physical address of the location Information about the telephone numbers for this location. Supplemental information about the rental facility. The AtAirport attribute identifies if the associated rental location serves an airport. Code used to identify the car rental location. Name used to refer to the car rental location. Used to define which list the location code comes from (e.g. IATA, OAG, internal company code). Used for extended OAG code in conjunction with the OAG code which is sent in Code. Additional airport location codes associated with the primary airport. The VehicleLocationInformationType complex type provides formatted textual information relating to the vehicle rental location. The type of information is indicated. Identifies the type of Vehicle Location information that is provided. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Location Information Type (VLI). The Vehicle Location Liabilities Type is used to define information on the financial liabilities assumed by the renter when renting from this facility, along with optional coverage to reduce the financial liabilities. A collection of coverage, insurance and waiver liability descriptions. This element is used to identify one specific coverage, insuranc or waiver, and to identify any fees that may be associated with it. General information about this specific coverage, insurance or fees. A collection of fees associated with this coverage, insurance or waiver. There may be multiple charges if the charge varies by vehicle type. Provides information on one specific charge for this coverage, insurance or waiver. Provides full information on the specific charge. A collection of vehicles for which this charge applies. This is to be used when the charge is not the same charge for all vehicle types. This element may be used to clarify the vehicle associated with this charge, if the charge varies by vehicle type. To indicate if the coverage is required, allowed, included, or excluded for this vehicle type. The deductible/excess amount and liability amount for this coverage of a vehicle(s). The deductible/excess amount for this coverage. The total liability amount for this coverage. Used to describe the specific coverage type or waiver type. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Coverage Type (VCT). If true, this type of coverage must be purchased. If false, it is optional. General information about the fiancial liabilities associated with the rental of a vehicle from the associated rental facility. The Vehicle Location Vehicles Type is used to define information on the vehicles that are offered for rental at this facility. Collection of descriptions about various aspects of the vehicles. Textual description about one specific aspect of the vehicles, for example, advanced booking needs, etc Identifies the type of Vehicle information that is provided.. Specific information about a vehicle that is offered for rental at this facility. This element may repeat to identify all vehicles that may be rented from this facility. Free text information for this vehicle type. If true, this car type may be confirmed. If false, it may not be confirmed. To specify whether mileage information is miles or kilometers. To specify the number of miles/kilometers per gallon/litre of gas. The VehiclePrefType complex type defines the information that is used when defining a preference of a vehicle. An internal car type assigned by the vendor. This is not the SIPP code. The total number of cars a customer is eventually interested in reserving. This is not used by suppliers and is in no way intended to imply that multiple cars may be booked in a single reservation. Code used to identify the vehicle. May be used in place of VehicleCoreType. Typically a SIPP code would be passed here. CodeContext Identifies the source authority for the code (e.g., SIPP). Vehicle rental preferences can be specified for customers or companies to indicate their preferences for types of vehicles to be rented in specific travel situations. Companies may wish to specify certain class or types of cars that their employees are allowed to rent, or indicate special business needs for trucks for hauling goods, etc. Personal travelers may wish to indicate preferences for types of vehicles such as vans or SUVs for family vacations, or smaller, more sporty models when travelling alone. A customer may prefer to have a convertible or sun roof in a warm destination, but request a ski rack when vacationing in the wintertime. The VehicleProfileRentalPrefType complex type has elements for specific features on rental cars including vehicle type (major category such as car, truck, SUV) and vehicle class (more precise kind of vehicle), air conditioning, transmission, and special equipment. In addition, the specification captures preferences for vendors and loyalty programs, insurance coverage, forms of payment for rental cars, and other special requirements. Indicates a preference for the loyalty program to be used for vehicle rental. The RPH (Reference Place Holder) attribute designates a specific loyalty program from a collection stored in the profile. Vendor Preferences indicates a preference for a specific car rental agency when used in a travel collection. The VendorPref element uses the Company Name entity to identify the preferred company by name and by vendor code. A preference for a payment indicates a specific type of payment, such as a credit card or direct bill, to be assigned to the car rental preference collection. The RPH (Reference Place Holder) attribute designates a specific payment form in a collection stored in the profile. A preference for a specific type of vehicle coverage to be used when renting a car in a given travel situation. The special request preference element allows the customer to designate a special request to be associated with the vehicle rental. The vehicle type preference element allows the customer to designate a major category of vehicle preferred for rental. Indicates a preference for special equipment in a rented car. The GasPrePay attribute defines a set of valid values for the choice of prepaying for gas at the time of the pick up of the rental vehicle. This information is useful in that it allows a customer's preference to be made known to the vendor. It also allows the vendor to provide more detailed and accurate pricing up front. The VehicleRentalCoreType complex type identifies the data that is common, or core, to almost every transaction associated with the rental of a vehicle. A code to identify the pick up location, along with an optional code context. Specifies a unique location code (e.g., ATLC10). Identifies the location of a car rental site for an airport/city code. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Where At Facility (VWF). A code to identify the return location, along with an optional code context. Specifies the unique location code (e.g. ATL10). Identifies the location of a car rental site for an airport/city code. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Where At Facility (VWF). Used when a charge has a delayed start (e.g. if a vehicle is checked-out Sunday night, but actual charges start Monday or planned system down-time allowed a check-out before customer plans to retrieve vehicle or when an additional service is added after a rental has been started and/or will terminate before the rental is completed). Used when a charge has a delayed stop (e.g. actual charges stop Sunday but the vehicle is checked-in Monday morning or if the system was down when customer returned vehicle or when an additional service is added after a rental has been started and/or will terminate before the rental is completed). When true, indicates a one-way rental. This may also be discerned using the PickUpLocation and the ReturnLocation. Indicates the total number of rental days on all islands (e.g., if traveling for 7 days, but using a vehicle on one island for 3 days and on another for 2 days, the multi island rental days is 5). Provides the distance between the pick up and return locations. Provides the unit of measure to which the quantity refers. This provides specific information regarding the milage and condition of the vehicle being rented. This provides values based on the amount of fuel present. This provides a specifc amount of fuel (e.g. 10 gallons). This provides the amount of fuel currently in the vehicle. See enumerations for detailed annotations. 8/8 tank, 100 percent, or full tank. 7/8 tank or 87.5 percent. 6/8 or 3/4 tank or 75 percent. 5/8 tank or 67.5 percent. 4/8 or 1/2 tank or 50 percent. 3/8 tank or 37.5 percent. 2/8 or 1/4 tank or 25 percent. 1/8 tank or 12.5 percent. 0/8 tank, 0 percent, or empty. This provides values for the odometer reading. To provide details of odometer measurements. Used for interpreting the Odometer value displayed in the Odometer Reading on the dashboard of the vehicle (10 miles, 100 kilometers). Used to describe condition of a vehicle (e.g., scratches, broken tail light). It is not intended for insurance purposes. Provides an overview of the condition of the vehicle. Damage refers to ANY damage, such as a scratched door, even if it was there on Check-out. OK means that the rental agent looked at the car and it is OK. Unknown would be used in the case where no examination of the vehicle was done. This identifies the physical location of the vehicle being rented (e.g., the parking space or stall number). This describes time, mileage and other charges. Information on the distance that a reserved vehicle may be driven as part of the standard rental charge. Such distance may be unlimited, or a quantity of miles or kilometers for a certain period of time. This may be repeated for situations such as an 8 day rental that has 500 miles per week and 100 miles per additional day. Information on the charges associated with this vehicle. Such charges may include the base rental amount, additional mileage amounts, fuel costs, etc. Detailed information on one specific charge including an indication of the type of charge. Indicates the type of rates applicable to the customer, along with any discount number or promotional codes that affect the quoted rate. Information on restrictions that may be associated with this rate. Additional details on rate restrictions may be found in OTA_VehRateRulesRS.xsd. Indicates if this rate is only available to those customers who are flying to the vehicle rental location. When true, there is a minimum day requirement. When true, there is a maximum day requirement restriction. When true, this rate requires advanced booking. When true, the mileage is restricted. When true, this is a negotiated corporate rate. When true, a guarantee is required. The maximum number of vehicles that can be rented at this rate. When true, an overnight rental is required. Specifies the one way rental policy for the pick-up location. One way rental allowed. One way rental not allowed. One way rentals allowed with restricted drop-off locations. When true indicates a fee applies if a cancellation is requested. When true indicates a fee applies if a modification is requested. Used to indicate how long a specific rate is guaranteed. A description of the rate guarantee. Pickup and return requirements for a specific rate. The earliest day of the week the rental can begin to qualify for the specific rate. The earliest time, in conjunction with the DayOfWeek, the rental can commence to qualify for the specific rate. Specifies the applicability of this rule. The earliest day and time a vehicle can be picked up to qualify for a specific rate. The latest day and time a vehicle can be picked up to qualify for a specific rate. The latest day and time a vehicle can be returned to qualify for a specific rate. This contains the information typically used in a rental transaction, such as charges, contract number or pickup date/time. Actual rental checkout and expected return locations, dates and times. Used to identify the context of the element and whether the content applies to expected data verses actual data. Actual data will not be known until the time of CheckIn. Vehicle info including size, class, make/model, vehicle asset number, etc. This is the actual vehicle being rented. This describes time, mileage and other charges for a specific rental agreement. A collection of special equipment that is part of this reservation, along with the charges associated with this equipment. Used to indicate special equipment is returned. Used to identify the context of the element and whether the content applies to data at the time of CheckOut or CheckIn. A collection of fees associated with this rental. A fee associated with this rental (e.g., airport concession fee, vehicle license fee, facility usage fee). This is not intended for information regarding rates, priced equipment or coverages. The anticipated total cost of a rental, the sum of the individual charges, optional charges, and associated fees. A confirmation number. A contract number. The VehicleReservationRQAdditionalInfoType complex type identifies the supplemental information that may be included when requesting the reservation of avehicle. Indicates the preference associated with special needs or requirements of the customer, described using free text Indicates the preferences for one or more types of coverage (insurance). Specific preference for a type of coverage. Information on requested off-airport location services, for example, vehicle delivery, customer pickup. Details of the arrival transportation, if applicable Indicates preferences for the form of payment that will be used, if the request results in a reservation. This element may repeat for different rental payment preferences. Used to specify whether the payment information is for guaranteeing the rental or is the actual form of payment. Specifies the payment information is for guaranteeing the reservation. Specifies the payment information is for payment of the reservation. Information identifying an earlier availability quote. The date and time at which this availability quote was made available. Details of a tour with which this reservation information is associated. Availability and rate information may vary if associated with a tour. Used to provide instructions regarding cusotmer preferences for receiving confirmation information. The GasPrePay attribute defines a set of valid values for the choice of prepaying for gas at the time of the pick up of the rental vehicle. This information is useful in that it allows a customer's preference to be made known to the vendor. It also allows the vendor to provide more detailed and accurate pricing up front. The VehicleReservationRQCoreType complex type identifies the core, or common, information that is typically included when requesting the reservation of avehicle. A unique identifier by which to reference the reservation. This is typically referred to as a reservation number. Information that is common, or core, to all requests and responses associated with the reservation of a vehicle. Information on the one primary driver and, optionally, several additional drivers. This may be used to provide a frequent renter number. Indicates the preferred Vendor Company for car rental. If a company name is supplied, the rates will be supplied for the specific Vendor Company. The company name is unique amongst the vendors. The name of the company is provided in this element. Indicates any preferences for the vehicle, such as type, class, transmission, air conditioning. Indicates the number of people of each age category associated with this request. Indicates the type of rates to be booked, along with any discount number or promotional codes that may affect the rate. A collection of fees associated with this vehicle reservation. One specific fee associated with this vehicle reservation. Information on the charges associated with this vehicle. Such charges may include the base rental amount, additional mileage amounts, fuel costs, etc. Indicates the preferences for one or more specific items of additional equipment, such as ski racks, child seats, etc. Used when the customer was previously quoted a rate for the equipment in an availability search response. Information on the distance that a reserved vehicle may be driven as part of the standard rental charge. Such distance may be unlimited, or a quantity of miles or kilometers for a certain period of time. This may be repeated for situations such as an 8 day rental that has 500 miles per week and 100 miles per additional day. Total cost for this reservation as returned from an availability search. Information to specify the queue on which the reservation should be placed. Information to identify a queue. Used to specify the status of the reservation with either one of the enumerations in InventoryStatusType or an UpperCaseAlphaLength1to2 code such as an IATA status code. The VehicleReservationSummaryType complextype identifies the summary data that identifies a reservation. Use of one or more of the elements will help in identifying a specific reservation. A confirmation number by which this reservation can be uniquely identified A code to identify the pick up location, along with an optional code context. A code to identify the return location, along with an optional code context. Name of the person associated with the reservation Information about a vehicle that has been reserved, such as the class and type. The PickUpDateTime attribute provides information on the pickup date and time. The ReturnDateTime attribute provides information on the return date and time. The VehicleReservationType complex type identifies the data that describes a vehicle reservation. This data includes information on the customer(s) associated with the rental and details on the vehicle that is being rented. Information on the one primary driver and, optionally, several additional drivers. This may be used to provide a frequent renter number. Common, or core, information associated with a reservation period and a reserved vehicle. When true, indicates that the options that may have changed since the availability response do not affect the rate. Supplemental information associated with a reservation period and a reserved vehicle. Used to specify the date a reservation was created and last modified. The VehicleSegmentAdditionalInfoType complex type identifies the data that descibes the supplemental information assocated with a vehicle segment. Such information may be associated with the reservation of a vehicle, but is not normally included. A collection of payment rules associated with this reservation. One specific payment rule associated with this reservation. For example, a date by which a deposit must be received. Used for payment information, may be prepayment, actual, etc. A collection of vehicle coverages associated with this reservation. One specific coverage associated with this reservation. Information on an off-location service associated with this reservation, along with the associated charge. A collection of free-format messages associated with this reservation. A specific vendor message associated with this reservation. Detailed information about the associated rental facilities, for example, address, phone number, hours of operation. Details of a tour associated with which this reservation information is associated. Rate information may vary if associated with a tour. When true, a written confirmation may be requested. The VehicleSegmentCoreType complex type identifies the core, or common, data that descibes the information assocated with a vehicle segment. Such information is typically provided in a reservation. A confirmation number by which this reservation can be uniquely identified Identifies the vendor associated with this information Information that is common, or core, to all requests and responses associated with the reservation of a vehicle. Information on one specific vehicle along with detailed information on the charges associated with this vehicle. Information on the rates associated with this vehicle. Rate information can include the distance and the base rental cost, along with information on the various factors that may infuence this rate. A collection of special equipment that is part of this reservation, along with the charges associated with this equipment. A specific piece of special equipment, along with the quantity, restrictions and charge. A collection of fees associated with this vehicle reservation. One specific fee associated with the vehicle reservation. The total cost of this reservation, the sum of the individual charges, optional charges and associated fees. A unique number (e.g., segment number or index number) used to further identify a booked item within a list of booked items in a multi-segment PNR. Typically not used in messages to car suppliers. The VehicleSpecialReqPrefType complex type defines a preference for a particular special request. The preference is expressed using the attribute group PreferLevelType. The VehicleTourInfoType provides information about a tour that includes a vehicle rental. This identifies the tour operator. This is the identifying code assigned by the tour operating company to the tour that includes the vehicle rental. The VehicleType complex type identifie sthe data that fully describes a vehicle. This includes the core information along with supplemental information such as make and model, and a link to a picture. The make and model of the vehicle (e.g., Ford Focus). The Code attribute may be used for the SIPP code. URL that identifies the location of a picture to describe this vehicle. The specific identifiers of the vehicle (e.g., Motor Vehicle Asset Number). Number of passengers that can be accommodated by this vehicle. This may be an exact number or may be a range, i.e., 4-5, 5-6. Number of bags/suitcases that can be accommodated by this vehicle. An internal car type assigned by the vendor. This is not the SIPP code. Code used to identify the vehicle. May be used in place of VehicleCoreType. Typically a SIPP code would be passed here. Identifies the source authority for the code (e.g., SIPP). The volume (i.e., unit of measure and quantity) of the boot/trunk. The effective date range for the vehicle information. Provides the units in which distance is measured, when applied to a vehicle (i.e., miles or kilometers) The VehicleVendorAvailabilityType complex type identifies the data that describes the availability of one or more vehicles for a specific vendor, along with supplemental information about the vendor and the facilities of that vendor. Information on the vendor associated with this availability of vehicles A collection of vehicles along with their availability and associated rate information. Availability and rate information for one specific vehicle. Specifies the advance booking requirements. When true, rules apply to the advance booking requirement. The rate category for all the vehicles available. Refer to OTA Code List Rate Category (RTC). The rate period for all the vehicles available. Supplemental information associated with the vendor and the availability of the vehicles. The VehicleWhereAtFacilityType complex type defines the information needed to describe the location of the associated item at a rental facility. Example of the items that may make use of this type include Rental Counter, Vehicle Parking Locations, etc. The Location attribute identifies the location of an item at an airport. Refer to OTA Code List Vehicle Where At Facility (VWF) (e.g., shuttle on airport).