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What are the technological infrastructure and challenges involved in managing LCC tickets for a professional air ticket agent. 👨✈️ 🚀 **Maximizing Airline Ticket Data Efficiency with Tech Solutions** ✈️ In the ever-evolving world of air travel, leveraging technology to streamline the aggregation and distribution of low-cost airline tickets is crucial for both businesses and travelers. Here are some key insights into the components of an effective airline ticketing system: 1. **Web Scraping Module** 🕸️     Independent sub-modules for each airline, utilizing multi-threading to avoid anti-scraping measures while maximizing concurrency. 2. **Ticket Sniping Module** 🎯     Each airline has its own login, session management, and automated ordering processes, with frequency control and proxy IP integration. 3. **Data Center Module** 📊     Aggregates and stores available ticket information from various sources, enabling comparison and personalized recommendations. 4. **Challenges & Opportunities** 💡     - Handling ticket inventory and control strategies effectively.     - Addressing legal risks, especially around privacy concerns.     - Opportunities for data-driven applications like price comparison and custom recommendations. Embracing such systems can make air travel more efficient and personalized. 💼🌐 #TechInTravel #AirlineInnovation #DataDrivenTravel #Automation #TravelTech

In today’s competitive travel industry, the right reservation system isn’t just a tool—it’s a cornerstone of success. Here’s how AirTime Connect’s Reservation System is elevating airline operations to new heights of success: - Boost Efficiency: Streamline booking processes, reduce wait times, and minimize errors. Efficiency isn't just good for operations; it's great for customer satisfaction. - Enhance Revenue Management: Leverage advanced analytics and forecasting to optimize pricing strategies and maximize revenue on every flight. - Seamless Integration: Connect seamlessly with other systems like Departure Control and Customer Management, providing a holistic view of operations and enhancing the customer experience. - Real-Time Data: Make informed decisions with up-to-the-minute data, improving responsiveness in a fast-paced market. Don’t just meet the industry standards—set them. Implement a reservation system that drives performance and delights customers every step of the way! #aviation #traveltech #airlinemanagement #customersatisfaction #innovation

As the industry moves further towards retail modernisation, #RevenueManagement stands to play a fundamental part in #OfferManagement. Having a solution that allows an airline to present the right price depending on the specific request for services and who is requesting, as well as considering macro market factors such as demand and competitor pricing, will be vital for airlines to gain the most value out of their offers. Just published our latest report highlights key vendors by market share, key airline migrations in 2023 and 2024 to date, and explores the opportunities and challenges regarding #RevenueManagement. Download the FREE summary report https://ow.ly/CjKc50RHrnu Subscribe here to access the full report https://ow.ly/PGsh50RHrnv #DynamicPricing #AirlineTechnology Accelya Group Amadeus Navitaire, an Amadeus company Atarev Software Solutions avtra FLYR GO7 Kambr by Amadeus Lufthansa Systems Maxamation PROS Revenue Technology Services (RTS) Sabre Corporation Radixx Sirena Travel YIELDIN Wiremind

On 9th Dec, I attended an event organised by Travelport The theme of the event was Modernisation of Travel Agencies with Automation & NDC (New Distribution Capability) What is NDC ? NDC is a new system that lets airlines sell tickets and services directly with more personalized options and real-time updates. Later, Industry leaders like John C. Elieson , Alexis Guest, Damian Hickey, and Anil Prashar shared insights on the future of travel tech and NDC advancements. How have we used it ? 1. Nixtour India Private Limited has integrated NDC for over 15 airlines, with several more in progress. It’s a new and modern tool to enhance experience. 2. A few challenges: NDC faces higher financial costs and technological complexities compared to traditional EDIFACT via GDS. 3. While outdated, EDIFACT remains more stable and widely used, making NDC adoption challenging. In the coming years, these issues will be resolved hopefully. What are your views on NDC ? #Travelwithnix

Airline Economics: 115 Understanding NDC. New Distribution Capability (NDC) is an XML-based communication standard created by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA). It allows airlines to bring rich content and ancillaries directly to online travel agencies (OTAs), travel management companies (TMCs), and other flight resellers through a set of travel APIs. NDC aims to replace the old EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport) protocol, which has been around since the 1980s. NDC Booking Flow: In a traditional booking flow, a GDS builds an offer from pieces of flight content. It takes data on availability from an airline’s CRS, rates from air price repository ATPCO, and schedules from OAG or Cirium databases. The NDC approach allows carriers to take back control of their products, adjusting offers to current market demand and customer preferences. Airlines can distribute their offers both directly and via middlemen capable of delivering NDC products (GDSs and aggregators). NDC Advantages: NDC provides several benefits to airlines, travel resellers, and end customers: - Rich Shopper Experience: Unlike EDIFACT, NDC allows airlines to merchandise additional services like excess baggage, extra legroom, onboard WiFi, pre-ordered meals, and more. Airlines can also provide distributors with photos, detailed product descriptions, promotional messages, and comprehensive seat maps. - Reduced Dependency on Legacy Systems: An NDC-capable engine works outside of legacy systems and presents information from PSS databases through airlines’ private interfaces, addressing performance and modernization issues. - Personalized Offer Creation: NDC enables airlines to personalize the customer experience, and distributors can deliver those customized offers to travelers. - Flexible, Real-Time Ticket Pricing: NDC supports dynamic pricing, allowing airlines to tailor fares in real-time based on current market conditions and passenger profiles. This flexibility contrasts with the static pricing traditionally published via ATPCO. #NDC #AirlineIndustry #AviationTechnology #TravelTech #DynamicPricing #AirlineDistribution #IATA #FlightBooking #AirlineRetailing #TravelAPIs

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 When codesharing was introduced, it revolutionized the way airlines expanded their networks without having to operate all those routes themselves. At #T2RLEngage 2024, Robert Booth of Amadeus has stated Amadeus Nevio is not intended to support airline codeshare. He also emphasized that travelers are looking for transparency, consistent product offerings, and seamless problem resolution throughout their journey. His statement becomes significant given their dominant share in distribution and PSS systems in the market. I also find this aligns with two key industry trends: - NDC's current inability to natively support codeshared flights. (*Edit: NDC can support codeshare, apologies for the mistake) - The rise of virtual interlining. The future could look something like this: - Technology-driven solutions like virtual interline replacing traditional partnerships. - Responsibility for honoring the ticket moves from airline to technology company or aggregators. IMO, it gives greater opportunities for OTAs like Kiwi.com and tech companies like Duffel and many others to innovate freely in this space and take modern airline retailing further. Disclaimer: I wasn’t at the event live and Amadeus news was based on what was reported by T2RL. #NDC #AirlineTechnology #VirtualInterlining #Duffel #Amadeus #FutureOfTravel #T2RL Image courtesy: Freepik

#AirlineIndustry #TravelTech #DistributionSoftware #Innovation #CustomerExperience #DataAnalytics #RevenueManagement #Aviation Optimizing the Airline Distribution Software Pipeline: A Game-Changer for the Industry In today’s fast-paced travel environment, the efficiency and effectiveness of airline distribution software pipelines are more crucial than ever. Here’s why: 🔹 Streamlined Operations: A robust distribution pipeline simplifies the process of managing flight schedules, reservations, and inventory, enabling airlines to operate more efficiently and reduce operational costs. 🔹 Enhanced Customer Experience: With real-time updates and seamless integration across multiple platforms, travelers enjoy smoother booking experiences and timely information, leading to higher satisfaction and loyalty.

Here is how our solutions are revolutionizing the way airlines operate and connect with customers: ✈️ Enhanced Online Booking Experience: Our intuitive interface simplifies flight bookings, seat selections, and extras, directly boosting customer satisfaction and significantly increasing direct bookings. Reduce your dependency on third-party agents and retain more revenue! 💹 Advanced Revenue Management Tools: Leverage our dynamic pricing and inventory management tools to optimize fares with precision. Our system uses real-time market data and demand forecasting to ensure every flight is fully optimized for maximum revenue. 🔗 Seamless Multi-Channel Distribution: Expand your market reach without the extra costs. Our robust API facilitates seamless integrations with travel agencies, tour operators, and online platforms, allowing you to manage all channels from a single point and cut operational overhead. 🕒 Boost Operational Efficiency: Streamline your processes from check-in through boarding. Our solutions reduce wait times, enhance staff productivity, and minimize manual interventions, which slashes costs across your operations. 📊 Comprehensive Data Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of passenger behaviors and market trends with our advanced analytics. Use these insights to refine service offerings and make strategic decisions that enhance financial outcomes. Let’s connect and explore how our Passenger Service System can transform your airline’s operational capabilities and customer experience. Excited to help you soar to new heights! #Airlines #AviationTech #RevenueManagement #CustomerExperience #BusinessDevelopment

Group travel is super fun! But booking airline tickets for large groups? Not so much. Legacy systems, endless communications with agents, and price negotiations with revenue managers can be a hassle for both customers and airlines. This whitepaper sheds light on these common challenges and explores how an AI-powered solution can streamline the process for everyone involved. #GroupWise #GroupBooking #AirlineIndustry #TravelTech #AIinAviation

The latest insights from Oneworld and SkyTeam CEOs highlight a significant transformation in the airline industry. The focus is no longer solely on expanding networks and adding new members. Instead, alliances prioritize customer experience, seamless integration, and loyalty programs to foster customer growth. This shift is a response to evolving customer needs. Travelers increasingly seek seamless journeys with personalized experiences and recognition across multiple carriers. Airline alliances adapt by focusing on technological advancements, loyalty program integration, and enhanced customer services. Key takeaways and some plus; 1- Airline alliances are evolving to prioritize customer needs. 2- The focus is on improving customer experience, integration, and technology, not just network expansion. 3- Seamless CX and loyalty programs are crucial for customer growth. 4- The alliances are open to new members but emphasize strategic fit and customer benefits. This transformation highlights the industry's commitment to providing exceptional customer journeys and building lasting relationships with travelers. #airlinealliances #customerexperience #loyaltyprograms #aviation #travelindustry