AIR BOOKING – USER MANUAL DPL

AIR BOOKING – USER MANUAL DPL

AIR BOOKING – USER MANUAL

Version: V1.0.37.4
Prepared By: Arul Jothi. M
Date: 20/11/2025


TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Introduction
  2. System Requirements
  3. Logging In
  4. Main Features & Functions
     4.1 Creating a New Air Booking
     4.2 Rate Tab (Customer Billing)
     4.3 Cost Tab (Vendor Costing)
     4.4 Editing Job Details
     4.5 Tracking Job Status
     4.6 Copying an Existing Booking
     4.7 Packing List Entry
     4.8 Printable Reports
  5. Master to House BL Conversion
  6. Troubleshooting Common Issues
  7. FAQs
  8. Support

1. Introduction

The Air Booking module in ZEALIT 2.0 enables users to efficiently create, manage, and track air shipment bookings for both Import and Export operations.
This screen consolidates customer details, routing information, carrier data, costing, billing, party details, and documentation requirements into a unified workflow.

It ensures:
Accurate shipment creation
Faster booking processing
Smooth communication between operations, documentation & finance
Seamless rate & cost handling


2. System Requirements

User Roles

• Admin
• Clearance Manager
• Operations Executive
• Documentation Executive

Supported Browsers

• Google Chrome (Version 90+)
• Mozilla Firefox (Version 85+)


3. Logging In

Step 1: Open ZEALIT 2.0 in your browser.
Step 2: Log in with your username and password.


Step 3: Navigate to Transactions → Air Booking, or search for “Air Booking.”
Step 4: Click Create New to open a fresh Air Booking entry.

 

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4. Main Features & Functions


4.1 Creating a New Air Booking

When creating a new booking, the user must fill Mandatory and Non-Mandatory fields across all sections:
• Air Details
• Liner Details
• Additional Air Details
• Party Details
• Additional Information
• Attachments


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🔴 MANDATORY FIELDS (With “*”)

Field Name

Meaning / Description

Quotation Number*

Selects the Air Quotation from which the Air Booking is created. Pulls rate & party details.

Booking Party*

The customer responsible for booking the air shipment.

Salesperson*

Salesperson assigned to the booking for tracking & revenue allocation.

Airport of Origin*

The origin airport from where the cargo departs.

Airport of Destination*

The airport where the cargo arrives.

Final Place of Destination*

The actual final delivery location beyond the destination airport.

Issue Carrier Agent*

The agent responsible for issuing the Master AWB.

Departure Flight Date*

The confirmed departure flight schedule.

Arrival Flight Date*

The confirmed arrival schedule.

Freight Term*

Defines how freight charges are paid (Prepaid / Collect). Critical for costing & billing.



🟢 NON-MANDATORY FIELDS

AIR DETAILS

Field Name

Description

Place of Receipt

Location where the carrier receives the cargo.

Final Place of Destination

Delivery location beyond airport (door delivery).

 


LINER DETAILS

Field Name

Description

Liner BL Number

Liner’s Bill of Lading number (if applicable).

Liner Booking Number

Carrier booking number issued by the airline/agent.

Department

Internal department handling the booking.

BL Type

BL category (Master BL or House BL).

AWB Type

AWB category — MAWB / HAWB.

Master AWB Number

The Master Air Waybill number issued by the carrier.

 


ADDITIONAL AIR DETAILS

(Airline, agents, flight details, trade terms, cargo type, job number, etc.)

Field Name

Description

Airline

The airline operating the shipment.

Origin Airport Agent

Agent handling cargo at departure airport.

Destination Airport Agent

Agent handling cargo at arrival airport.

Departure Flight Name

Flight number at departure.

Arrival Flight Name

Flight number at arrival.

Trade Terms

Incoterms (FOB, EXW, CIF, etc.).

Commodity Type

The category of goods (General / Dangerous / Perishable).

Cargo

Cargo type (Consol, Co-load, Direct).

Job Number

Links the booking with the Clearance/Operations job.

 


PARTY DETAILS SECTION

 

🟦 PARTY DETAILS SECTION

Field Name

Description

Shipper

Party sending the goods.

Consignee

Party receiving the goods.

Notify 1

Party to be notified on cargo arrival.

(All three are non-mandatory, but usually needed for AWB printing.)

 


🟫 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Field Name

Description

Description of Goods

Cargo description printed on AWB.

Marks and Numbers

Cargo marking details.

Remarks

Internal or operational notes.

BL Clause

Any special clause or condition for airway bill documentation.


📎 ATTACHMENTS SECTION

Field Name

Description

Attachment Name

File name of the uploaded document.

Attachment Details

Description of the attachment.

Created By

User who uploaded the file.

Created On

Timestamp of upload.

Agency

Related agency or branch (if applicable).


4.2 Rate Tab (Customer Billing)

Used for entering selling charges to the customer.

 

4.2 Rate Tab (Customer Billing)

AIR BOOKING – RATE / COST ENTRY POPUP


🔴 MANDATORY FIELDS (With “*”)

Field Name

Meaning / Description

Charge Code*

Unique code identifying the type of charge (Ex: AIRFRT, FSC). Pulls tariff if available.

Charge Type*

Defines whether the charge is Rate, Cost, Selling, Buying, or Both.

Basis*

Unit on which the charge is calculated (Per KG, Per Shipment, Per HAWB, Per CBM).

Currency*

Currency in which the charge is applied (INR, USD, AED, etc.).

Charge Owner*

Who owns the charge: Agency / HO / Branch. Determines revenue split & reporting.


🟢 NON-MANDATORY FIELDS (Without “*”)

Field Name

Meaning / Description

Customer

Customer linked to the charge when required for customer-specific tariffs.

Qty

Quantity that will be multiplied with the rate (KG, CBM, Count, etc.).

Rate

The rate applied manually or fetched from tariff.

Tariff Amount

Auto-calculated amount pulled from tariff rates based on Charge Code & Basis.

Collection Mode

Mode of collection: Prepaid / Collect.

Collection Agent

Agent responsible for collecting the charge (auto-filled based on branch).

Owner Code

Internal code for the charge owner (ex: DPL-BOR).

Remarks

Additional notes related to the charge (optional).

Select Add to include charges in the list.


4.3 Cost Tab (Vendor Costing)

Used for entering buying/vendor costs.

AIR BOOKING – COST ENTRY POPUP (FIELD EXTRACTION)


🔴 MANDATORY FIELDS (With “*”)

Field Name

Meaning / Description

Charge Code*

Unique cost code identifying the type of cost (Ex: AIRFRT-CST, FSC-CST).

Cost Type*

Defines the cost category (Freight Cost / Handling Cost / Destination Cost / Agent Cost / etc.).

Basis*

The unit basis on which the cost is calculated (Per KG / Per CBM / Per Shipment / Per HAWB).

Currency*

The currency of the cost amount (INR / USD / AED / etc.).

Charge Owner*

Who owns this cost (Agency / HO / Branch). Used for accounting & profitability.


🟢 NON-MANDATORY FIELDS (Without “*”)

Field Name

Meaning / Description

Vendor

Vendor responsible for the cost (Airline, Handling Agent, Transporter, etc.).

Qty

Quantity multiplied by rate (KG / CBM / Number of items / etc.).

Rate

Rate applied for the cost (can be manual or tariff based).

Tariff Amount

Auto-calculated amount if tariff exists for this cost.

Responsible Agency

Branch/Agency that handles the cost responsibility (Default: DPL-BOR).

Remarks

Extra notes related to the cost line (optional).

  

 


4.4 Editing Job Details

  1. Go to Air Booking → View
  2. Select the Air Booking
  3. Click View or Edit
  4. Modify required fields
  5. Save
  6.  

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4.5 Tracking Job Status

Draft – Booking created, not yet finalized
Confirmed – Active shipment
Cancelled – Job closed

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4.6 Copying an Existing Booking

  1. Open an existing Draft Booking
  2. Go to I Want menu
  3. Select Booking Copy
  4. Click Submit

This creates a duplicate booking with the same data.

 


4.7 Packing List

4.7AIR BOOKING – PACKING LIST POPUP.

 

🔴 MANDATORY FIELDS (With “*”)

Field Name

Meaning / Description

No of Packages*

Total number of packages in the shipment (cartons, pallets, bags, etc.).

Type of Package*

The type of packaging used (Carton, Pallet, Box, Bag, Drum, etc.).

Gross Weight*

Total gross weight of the packages before tare reduction.

Gross Weight Unit*

Unit of gross weight measurement (KG / LB).


🟢 NON-MANDATORY FIELDS (Without “*”)

Field Name

Meaning / Description

Length

Length of the package (in selected Measure unit: CM / INCH / M).

Width

Width of the package.

Height

Height of the package.

Measure

Dimension Unit (CM / INCH / M).

Volume

Total volume of the package (L × W × H).

Volume Unit

Unit used for volume measurement (CBM / CFT).

Volumetric Weight

Weight calculated using airline volumetric formula.

Chargeable Weight

The final weight used for billing (max of Gross Weight or Volumetric Weight).

Chargeable Unit

Unit of chargeable weight (KG / LB).


 

4.8 Printable Reports

Generated via the Reports section:

• Job Card Print
• Acknowledgement Print
• Delivery Order Print
• Proof of Delivery Print

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5. MASTER TO HOUSE BL CONVERSION

  1. Open the Master Air Booking
  2. Click House BL option
  3. Enter HBL number or auto-generate
  4. The HBL will inherit all Master BL details

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6. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue

Cause

Solution

Job not saving

Missing mandatory fields

Fill all required fields

BL not fetching

Wrong BL Type

Correct BL mapping

Charges not visible

Charge master not configured

Update charge settings

File upload fails

File too large

Compress / re-upload

Wrong ETD/ETA

Flight data mismatch

Update flight details


7. FAQs

Q1: Can I create Import & Export bookings?
Yes.

Q2: Can I copy a job?
Yes, using the Copy Booking option.

Q3: Can I upload attachments later?
Yes, at any stage.

Q4: Can I edit charges after saving?
Yes, until booking is confirmed.


8. Support

For any assistance, contact:

 


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