EMD (Electronic Miscellaneous Document)

A document used to issue and track ancillaries such as baggage, seats and change fees separately from the ticket. It gives airlines and travel agents a standard way to record and settle these add-on charges through the same systems used for ticketing. For companies, EMDs make it possible to see ancillary spend as a distinct line item in reporting.

IATA introduced the EMD to replace older paper-based documents for miscellaneous charges. There are two main types. An associated EMD (EMD-A) is linked to a specific flight coupon on a ticket and is used for services such as extra baggage or a paid seat on that flight. A standalone EMD (EMD-S) is not tied to a particular flight and can be used for items such as change fees, lounge access or residual value left after an exchange. Each EMD has its own number and follows its own refund and change rules.

For companies, EMDs are separate financial documents that need to be recorded alongside the ticket. Without them, the true cost of a trip is underestimated, because extras such as seats and baggage can add a noticeable amount to the fare. Having the ticket and its EMDs linked in one record makes it easier to reconcile invoices, reclaim VAT where applicable and analyse how much the company spends on ancillaries. EMDs also matter when a ticket is refunded or exchanged.

In Tumodo, there is no need to request these documents separately. When a traveller selects a seat, the system automatically generates an EMD form, available as a PDF attached to the Seat Selection add-on for each passenger in the Flight Tickets section. Seats can be paid for together with the ticket, separately or with miles, and all documents — tickets, EMDs and invoices — appear in the company's accounting reports without any manual collection.