> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.rategain.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.rategain.com/ultradirect/ultradirect-transaction-samples-and-usage/modification.md). # Modification This transaction set is used to modify certain fields in a confirmed booking without the need to cancel and rebook the reservation. Canceling and rebooking has the risk that accommodations may not be available. Not all CRSs support reservation modification. It is suggested that modification be used in conjunction with Session Control. This is to ensure that if a modification is not successful or if the modified booking is no longer required, it can be ignored in preference to the original booking. #### Example Modification Request: ```xml ``` * If the guest wishes to modify the date range or the rate, then an availability request must be generated to confirm availability before the modification. * Changes to arrival date/departure/length of stay/room type/number of guests or rate plan may affect pricing. * The ConfirmationNumber used is the number originally returned in the booking response. * The UpdateReservation element is used to send all the new data and overwrite the data that the hotel CRS currently has stored. * The fields that may be modified instead of requiring a cancel/rebook may vary by CRS. #### Example Modification Response: ```xml ``` The SessionID in the response confirms that the modification was accepted by the hotel. The next step is the Commit transaction. If the response does not contain this element, then it was not accepted. #### **Confirm Modification request:** ```xml ``` #### **Confirm Modification Response:** ```xml HotelML xmlns=" http://www.xpegs.com/v2001Q3/HotelML "> ``` --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://developer.rategain.com/ultradirect/ultradirect-transaction-samples-and-usage/modification.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.