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The Bargain Finder Max Request has been enhanced with the following changes:
Shop by Priority boarding - new optional elements in the shopping request and response.
Shop by Seat type/pitch - new optional elements in the shopping request and response.
The Bargain Finder Max GIR Responses have been enhanced with the following changes:
Shelves - Shelves definitions in the response were enhanced to support future new attributes: PriorityBoarding and CarryOnBaggage.

API Information

Response Format

XML

Service Action Code

BargainFinderMaxRQ

Current Version

6.5.0

Target Audience

Environment

Production

What's New

The Bargain Finder Max Request has been enhanced with the following changes:
Shop by Priority boarding - new optional elements in the shopping request and response.
Shop by Seat type/pitch - new optional elements in the shopping request and response.
The Bargain Finder Max GIR Responses have been enhanced with the following changes:
Shelves - Shelves definitions in the response were enhanced to support future new attributes: PriorityBoarding and CarryOnBaggage.

Business Value

Each of these enhancements enables greater personalization and efficiency to further refine the search.

New Features

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: PriorityBoarding

Type: Boolean

Description: The purpose of Shop by Priority Boarding is to enable Shopping with the ability to create a more modernized way to display relevant offers from the same or different airlines for easy comparison to travelers. [Filter mode]Supports a request to filter by the FreePriorityBoarding attribute to return only an offer that matches the condition indicated in the attribute:

Sample Value:

OTA:
...
<TravelPreferences>
...
<PriorityBoarding FreePriorityBoarding="true" Info="true"/>
...
</TravelPreferences>
...

Note: Filter mode

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: Info

Type: Boolean

Description: The purpose of Shop by Priority Boarding is to enable Shopping with the ability to create a more modernized way to display relevant offers from the same or different airlines for easy comparison to travelers. [Info mode]Supports a request to return priority boarding information about what is included in the fare regarding priority boarding.

Sample Value:

…
<PriorityBoarding Info="true"/>
…

Note: Info mode

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: Seats

Type: Boolean

Description: The purpose of Shop by Seat Pitch and Seat Type is to enable Shopping to create a more modernized way to display relevant offers from the same or different airlines for easy comparison to travelers.

Sample Value:

…
<TravelPreferences>
<TPA_Extensions>
<Seats>
<Seat Type="StandardLegroom" AtLeast="10" LessThan="34"/>
</Seats>
</TPA_Extensions>
</TravelPreferences>
…

Note: Support mode to filter by Seat Type and/or Seat Pitch (measured in inches) to return only an offer that matches the condition indicated in the attribute.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: SeatInfo

Type: Boolean

Description: Support to return Seat Type and Seat Pitch information about what is included in the offer regarding seat type and seat pitch.

Sample Value:

…
<RichContent SeatInfo="true"/>
…

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Attribute

Type: ShelfAttributeType

Description: With the new endpoint version, shelves definition response was enhanced to expand the capability to support two new attributes: PriorityBoarding and CarryOnBaggage. Example: <Attribute Name="PriorityBoarding" Value="Free"/>, <Attribute Name="CarryOnBaggage" Value="Free"/>

Sample Value:

OTA:
…
<ShelvesDefinitions Mode="NAS">
<Shelf Id="1"/>
<Shelf Id="2">
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="1"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Standard">
<Description Name="Pitch" Value="34" Type="LessThan"/>
</Attribute>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="3">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Free" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="2"/>
<Attribute Name="CarryOnBaggage" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Standard">
<Description Name="Pitch" Value="34" Type="LessThan"/>
</Attribute>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="4">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Free" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="2"/>
<Attribute Name="CarryOnBaggage" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="PriorityBoarding" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Recliner"/>
</Shelf>
</ShelvesDefinitions>
…

GIR:
…
<Shelves Mode="NAS"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="1"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="2">
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="1"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="below average legroom"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="3">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Free" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="2"/>
<Attribute Name="CarryOnBaggage" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="standard legroom"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="4">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Free" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="2"/>
<Attribute Name="CarryOnBaggage" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="PriorityBoarding" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="recliner seat"/>
</ShelfDesc>
…

Note: Priority boarding and Carry-on baggage allowance expand the possibility to consider more possible permutations of shelves definitions with more supported attributes for better offer comparison.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Attribute

Type: ShelfAttributeType

Description: With the new endpoint version, shelves definition response was enhanced to expand the capability to support two new attributes: PriorityBoarding and CarryOnBaggage.

Sample Value:

OTA:
…
<PassengerFare>
<TPA_Extensions>
...
<BaggageInformationList>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="CC" AirlineCode="K0">
<Segment Id="0"/>
<Allowance Pieces="0"/>
</BaggageInformation>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="B" AirlineCode="K0">
<Segment Id="0"/>
<Allowance Pieces="2"/>
</BaggageInformation>
</BaggageInformationList>
...
<PriorityBoardingList>
<PriorityBoarding Type="C">
<Segment ID="0"/>
</PriorityBoarding>
</PriorityBoardingList>
</TPA_Extensions>
</PassengerFare>
…

GIR:

...
<PassengerInfo>
...
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="CC" AirlineCode="XX">
<Segment ID="0"/>
<Allowance Ref="5"/>
</BaggageInformation>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="B" AirlineCode="XX">
<Segment ID="0"/>
<Allowance Ref="12"/>
</BaggageInformation>
...
<PriorityBoarding Type="C">
<Segment ID="0"/>
</PriorityBoarding>
</PassengerInfo>
...

Note: Priority boarding and Carry-on baggage allowance expands the possibility to consider more possible permutations of shelves definitions with more supported attributes for better offer comparison.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: PriorityBoardingList

Type: Boolean

Description: PriorityBoardingList provides information for whether priority boarding is free, chargeable, or information is not available (F - Free (No charge); C - Charge; N - Not available).

Sample Value:

OTA:
…
<PriorityBoardingList>
<PriorityBoarding Type="F">
<Segment ID="0"/>
<Segment ID="1"/>
</PriorityBoarding>
</PriorityBoardingList>
...

GIR:
...
<PassengerInfo>
...
<PriorityBoarding Type="F">
<Segment ID="0"/>
<Segment ID="1"/>
</PriorityBoarding>
</PassengerInfo>
...

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Seat

Type: Boolean

Description: List of references to flight amenities. The Seat element describes properties of seats in each cabin. These elements are later referenced from Flight Amenities.

Sample Value:

OTA:
…
<FlightAmenities>
<Seat Id="1" Pitch="31" Type="standard legroom"/>
</FlightAmenities>
…

<FareInfo>
<FareReference>M</FareReference>
<TPA_Extensions>
<SeatsRemaining Number="9" BelowMin="false"/>
<Cabin Cabin="Y"/>
<FlightAmenities SeatRef="1"/>
<Meal Code="S"/>
</TPA_Extensions>
</FareInfo>
…

GIR:
…
<FlightAmenities>
<Seat Id="1" Pitch="31" Type="standard legroom"/>
</FlightAmenities>
…
<FareComponent Ref="1">
<Segment BookingCode="M" CabinCode="Y" MealCode="S" SeatsAvailable="9" AvailabilityBreak="true">
<FlightAmenities SeatRef="1"/>
</Segment>
</FareComponent>
…

Note:

Relase note ID: 16736

The Bargain Finder Max OTA and GIR Responses have been enhanced with the following changes:
Shelves - the response structure of the Shelves Definitions has been modified compared to the last release 6.3.0. The new design is simplified and more flexible for customers to adopt the functionality and start consuming new content without the need to upgrade to a new schema version when a new attribute is added.
New shelves definition design considers a flexible set of attributes, including: “exchange/exchanges, refund/refunds, baggage, seat selection, seat type, seat pitch, and carryOn". Other attributes like priority boarding may be considered in the next releases as well.

API Information

Response Format

XML

Service Action Code

BargainFinderMaxRQ

Current Version

6.4.0

Target Audience

Environment

Production

What's New

The Bargain Finder Max OTA and GIR Responses have been enhanced with the following changes:
Shelves - the response structure of the Shelves Definitions has been modified compared to the last release 6.3.0. The new design is simplified and more flexible for customers to adopt the functionality and start consuming new content without the need to upgrade to a new schema version when a new attribute is added.
New shelves definition design considers a flexible set of attributes, including: “exchange/exchanges, refund/refunds, baggage, seat selection, seat type, seat pitch, and carryOn". Other attributes like priority boarding may be considered in the next releases as well.

Business Value

Each of these enhancements enable greater personalization and efficiency to further refine the search.

New Features

In the Response

Required

Parameter: Name

Type: string

Description: With the new schema version 6.4.0, the OTA Shelf Definitions in the response have been simplified by removing all attributes except id. New format example:

Sample Value:

Note: The Name parameter is a required string. Value and Type are optional strings.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Attribute

Type: ShelfAttributeType

Description: With the new schema version 6.4.0, the OTA Shelf element in the response has been simplified by removing all attributes except id. New shelves definition design considers a flexible set of attributes, including: “exchange/exchanges, refund/refunds, baggage, seat selection, and seat type". Other attributes like priority boarding will be considered in the next releases as well. Example: <Attribute Name="PriorityBoarding" Value="Free"/>

Sample Value:

OTA:

<ShelvesDefinitions Mode="NAS">
<Shelf Id="1"/>
<Shelf Id="2">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Type="Exchanges" Value="Allowed"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Standard">
<Description Name="Pitch" Type="LessThan" Value="34"/>
</Attribute>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="3">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Type="Exchanges" Value="Allowed"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Standard">
<Description Name="Pitch" Type="LessThan" Value="34"/>
</Attribute>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="4">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Type="Exchanges" Value="Allowed"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Standard">
<Description Name="Pitch" Type="AtLeast" Value="34"/>
</Attribute>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="5">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Type="Exchanges" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="1"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Recliner">
<Description Name="Cabin" Type=" Preferred " Value="Y"/>
</Attribute>
</Shelf>
</ShelvesDefinitions>

GIR:

<Shelves Mode="NAS"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="1">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="2">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="standard"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="3">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Standard"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="4">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Standard"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="5">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Free" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="1"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="Recliner"/>
</ShelfDesc>

Note: The structure of the schema from the last release (6.3.0) has been simplified and is now more flexible. The same action was done for the NGS mode response although this mode is not being enhanced anymore and is in a deprecation status.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Exchange / Refund / Seat Type

Type: string

Description: Currently, it is possible to receive Exchange/Refund and Exchanges/Refunds as a Type.Therefore, customers should be able to consume both phrases. Seat type naming will be considered in the next releases to be returned as in Route Happy content. Example: <Attribute Name="Seat" Type="below average legroom"/>. Possible types returned: standard legroom, below average legroom, above average legroom, recliner seat, cradle recliner, angle flat seat, full flat seat, full flat pod, middle seat free, skycouch, private suite, economy seat.

Sample Value:

OTA:

<ShelvesDefinitions Mode="NAS">
<Shelf Id="1">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="2">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="below average legroom"/>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="3">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchange"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refund"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="below average legroom"/>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="4">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="above average legroom"/>
</Shelf>
<Shelf Id="5">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Free" Type="Exchange"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refund"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="1"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="recliner seat"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="full flat seat"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="full flat pod"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="angle flat seat"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="cradle recliner"/>
</Shelf>
</ShelvesDefinitions>

GIR:

<Shelves Mode="NAS"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="1">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="2">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="below average legroom"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="3">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchange"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refund"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="below average legroom"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="4">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Exchanges"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refunds"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="above average legroom"/>
</ShelfDesc>
<ShelfDesc Id="5">
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Free" Type="Exchange"/>
<Attribute Name="Penalty" Value="Allowed" Type="Refund"/>
<Attribute Name="FreeBaggagePieces" Value="1"/>
<Attribute Name="SeatSelection" Value="Free"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="recliner seat"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="full flat seat"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="full flat pod"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="angle flat seat"/>
<Attribute Name="Seat" Type="cradle recliner"/>
</ShelfDesc>

Note:

Relase note ID: 16327

The BargainFinderMax Request has been enhanced with the following changes:
Flight Amenities - distribute ATPCO Routehappy rich content via BargainFinderMaxRQ.
Shop by Carry-On baggage - two new attributes added into existing baggage sections.
The BargainFinderMax OTA and GIR Response have been enhanced with the new parameters and other changes listed below:
Shop by Carry-On baggage - new elements in the shopping response.
Flight Amenities - new ATPCO Routehappy rich content in the shopping response.
Baggage Charge EquivalentAmount and EquivalentCurrency attributes were changed from required to optional.

API Information

Response Format

XML

Service Action Code

BargainFinderMaxRQ

Current Version

6.3.0

Target Audience

Environment

Production

What's New

The BargainFinderMax Request has been enhanced with the following changes:
Flight Amenities - distribute ATPCO Routehappy rich content via BargainFinderMaxRQ.
Shop by Carry-On baggage - two new attributes added into existing baggage sections.
The BargainFinderMax OTA and GIR Response have been enhanced with the new parameters and other changes listed below:
Shop by Carry-On baggage - new elements in the shopping response.
Flight Amenities - new ATPCO Routehappy rich content in the shopping response.
Baggage Charge EquivalentAmount and EquivalentCurrency attributes were changed from required to optional.

Business Value

Each of these enhancements enables greater personalization and efficiency to further refine the search.

New Features

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: FlightAmenities

Type: Boolean

Description: Allow distribution of the Routehappy Amenities content through BargainFinderMaxRQ and RevalidateItinRQ. The default value is false.

Sample Value:

Note: Amenities - Comprehensive flight amenities data about the onboard experience. Functionality requires activation. xPath: OTA_AirLowFareSearchRQ/TPA_Extensions/RichContent/@FlightAmenities

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: FreeCarryOn

Type: Boolean

Description: Allows filtering solution by availability with Free Carry-On baggage - available on Main Fare, Main Fare Leg, Flex Fares, Flex Fares Leg. Available through BargainFinderMaxRQ and RevalidateItinRQ.

Sample Value:

Note: If one of the new attributes is specified on leg level, it is overriding the setting for the fare.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: CarryOnInfo

Type: Boolean

Description: Show Carry-on baggage info in response - available on Main Fare. Available through BargainFinderMaxRQ and RevalidateItinRQ.

Sample Value:

Note: If one of the new attributes is specified on leg level, it is overriding the setting for the fare.

In the Response

Required

Parameter: ProvisionType="B"

Type: BaggageProvisionType

Description: Provision Type (e.g. allowance, charges, embargo etc.) (BPT). For Carry On Allowances.

Sample Value:

OTA:

<BaggageInformationList>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="B" AirlineCode="DL">
<Segment Id="0"/>
<Allowance Pieces="1"/>
</BaggageInformation>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="B" AirlineCode="DL">
<Segment Id="1"/>
<Allowance Pieces="1"/>
</BaggageInformation>
</BaggageInformationList>

GIR:

<BaggageAllowanceDesc ID="1" Pieces="1"/>
<BaggageAllowanceDesc ID="2" Pieces="0"/>
<BaggageAllowanceDesc ID="3" Pieces="0"/>
<BaggageAllowanceDesc ID="4" Pieces="1"/>
...

<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="B" AirlineCode="DL">
="0"/>
<Allowance <Segment IDRef="4"/>
</BaggageInformation>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="B" AirlineCode="DL">
<Segment ID="1"/>
<Allowance Ref="4"/>
</BaggageInformation>

Note: CarryOn in JSON response – will be returned under ProvisionType="B" with added Allowance element or ProvisionType=“CC" for Charge. CarryOn in GIR-JSON response – will be returned under ProvisionType=“B" with newly added Allowance element under BaggageInformation or if Charge under ProvisionType=“CC".

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Allowance Pieces

Type: complexType / integer

Description: Allowance amount stated in pieces.

Sample Value:

Note: For OTA response the amount is returned directly with allowance, and for GIR response amount is referenced to the ID (difference shown in the sample field).

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: ProvisionType="CC"

Type: BaggageProvisionType

Description: Provision Type (e.g. allowance, charges, embargo etc.) (BPT). For Carry On Charges.

Sample Value:

OTA:

<BaggageInformationList>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="CC" AirlineCode="DL">
<Segment Id="0"/>
<Charge EquivalentAmount="30.00" EquivalentCurrency="USD" FirstPiece="1" LastPiece="1"/>
</BaggageInformation>
<BaggageInformation ProvisionType="CC" AirlineCode="DL">
<Segment Id="1"/>
<Charge EquivalentAmount="30.00" EquivalentCurrency="USD" FirstPiece="1" LastPiece="1"/>
</BaggageInformation>
</BaggageInformationList>

GIR:
<BaggageChargeDesc ID="1" EquivalentAmount="40.00" EquivalentCurrency="USD" FirstPiece="2" LastPiece="2"/>
  <BaggageChargeDesc ID="2" EquivalentAmount="30.00" EquivalentCurrency="USD" FirstPiece="1" LastPiece="1"/>
  <BaggageChargeDesc ID="3" EquivalentAmount="40.00" EquivalentCurrency="USD" FirstPiece="2" LastPiece="2"/>
  <BaggageChargeDesc ID="4" EquivalentAmount="30.00" EquivalentCurrency="USD" FirstPiece="1" LastPiece="1"/>

…

<BaggageInformation ProvisionType=“CC" AirlineCode="DL">
              <Segment ID="0"/>
             <Charge Ref="4"/>
   </BaggageInformation>
   <BaggageInformation ProvisionType=“CC" AirlineCode="DL">
              <Segment ID="1"/>
              <Charge Ref="4"/>
    </BaggageInformation>

Note: CarryOn in OTA response – will be returned under ProvisionType="B" with added Allowance element or ProvisionType="CC" for Charge. CarryOn in GIR response – will be returned under ProvisionType="B" with new added Allowance element under BaggageInformation or if Charge under ProvisionType="CC".

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: FlightAmenities

Type: complexType

Description: Route Happy Amenities in OTA shopping response. List of references to flight amenities.

Sample Value:

OTA:
<FlightAmenities>
<Beverage Id="1" AlcoholicCost="free" NonAlcoholicCost="free" Exists="true"/>
<Entertainment Id="1" Exists="false" Type="none"/>
<Food Id="1" Cost="free" Exists="true" Type="snack"/>
<Layout Id="1" RowLayout="3-3" DirectAisleAccess="false"/>
<Layout Id="2" RowLayout="2-2" DirectAisleAccess="false"/>
<Power Id="1" Type="none"/>
<Power Id="2" Cost="free" Distribution="all" Type="usb"/>
<Seat Id="1" Pitch="30" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Seat Id="2" Pitch="31" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Wifi Id="1" Exists="false" Type="none"/>
</FlightAmenities>

…

<FareInfo>
<FareReference>T</FareReference>
<TPA_Extensions>
<SeatsRemaining Number="9" BelowMin="false"/>
<Cabin Cabin="Y"/>
<FlightAmenities BeverageRef="1" EntertainmentRef="1" FoodRef="1" LayoutRef="2" PowerRef="1" SeatRef="2" WifiRef="1"/>
<Meal Code="S"/>
</TPA_Extensions>
</FareInfo>

Note: Seat Amenity - Type, Pitch / Beverages Amenity - Alcoholic cost, Nonalcoholic cost, exists / Food Amenity - Cost, Exists, Type / Power Amenity - Cost, Distribution, Type / Layout Amenity - Row layout, Direct Aisle Access / Entertainment Amenity - Cost, Exists, Type / Wi-Fi Amenity - Cost, Exists, Type

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: FlightAmenities

Type: complexType

Description: Route Happy Amenities in GIR shopping response. List of references to flight amenities.

Sample Value:

GIR:

<FlightAmenities>
<Beverage Id="1" AlcoholicCost="free" NonAlcoholicCost="free" Exists="true"/>
<Entertainment Id="1" Exists="false" Type="none"/>
<Food Id="1" Cost="free" Exists="true" Type="snack"/>
<Layout Id="1" RowLayout="3-3" DirectAisleAccess="false"/>
<Layout Id="2" RowLayout="2-2" DirectAisleAccess="false"/>
<Power Id="1" Type="none"/>
<Power Id="2" Cost="free" Distribution="all" Type="usb"/>
<Seat Id="1" Pitch="30" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Seat Id="2" Pitch="31" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Wifi Id="1" Exists="false" Type="none"/>
</FlightAmenities>
…
<FareComponent Ref="1">
<Segment BookingCode="T" CabinCode="Y" MealCode="S" SeatsAvailable="9"/>
<Segment BookingCode="T" CabinCode="Y" MealCode="S" SeatsAvailable="9" AvailabilityBreak="true">
<FlightAmenities BeverageRef="1" EntertainmentRef="1" FoodRef="1" LayoutRef="1" PowerRef="2" SeatRef="1" WifiRef="1"/>
</Segment>
</FareComponent>

Functional Updates And Enhancements

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: RequestType

Type: BaggageRequestType

Description: This element allows users to request baggage information. It allows requesting CarryOn baggage information independently, without the need to display other baggage types.

Sample Value:

Note: An existing attribute changed from required to optional.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: EquivalentAmount

Type: MonetaryAmountType

Description: An existing attribute changed from required to optional.

Sample Value:

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: EquivalentCurrency

Type: CurrencyCodeType

Description: An existing attribute changed from required to optional.

Sample Value:

Note:

Relase note ID: 15990

The Bargain Finder Max Request has been enhanced with the following changes:
Shelves - New Airline Storefront is an enchantment to Bargain Finder Max (BFM) which enables the ability to create a modernized storefront, to display all relevant offers from the same or different airlines, for easy comparison to travelers by a defined combination of specific attribute levels, e.g. exchangeability, refundability, baggage allowance, cabin, seat comfort. New attributes in the request. NAS (Sabre’s New Airline Storefront) and NGS (ATPCO Next Gen Storefront™) Modes.
Pre Reserved Seat Selection - Enables to return pre-reserved seat data and capability to filter by free pre-reserved seat
TN Exchange & Refund - New attributes available on the Shopping Exchange path; KeepBookingCode & KeepOriginalBrand.
Stopover section enhancement enables indicating the amount of nights between the connections. It is possible to indicate the min. and max. time-frames (hours).
Functional update for the existing parameters: Qualifier & DepartureDateTime.
The Bargain Finder Max OTA and GIR Response have been enhanced with the new parameters and other changes listed below:
Shelves - new attributes in the response. NAS (Sabre’s New Airline Storefront) and NGS (ATPCO Next Gen Storefront™) Modes.
Flight Amenities - Seat type. Changes to the response schema to support flight amenities information in regard to Seat type and Seat pitch when Shelves are requested.
Pre reserved seat selection - changes to the response schema to support pre-reserved seat information.

API Information

Response Format

XML

Service Action Code

BargainFinderMaxRQ

Current Version

6.2.0

Target Audience

Environment

Production

What's New

The Bargain Finder Max Request has been enhanced with the following changes:
Shelves - New Airline Storefront is an enchantment to Bargain Finder Max (BFM) which enables the ability to create a modernized storefront, to display all relevant offers from the same or different airlines, for easy comparison to travelers by a defined combination of specific attribute levels, e.g. exchangeability, refundability, baggage allowance, cabin, seat comfort. New attributes in the request. NAS (Sabre’s New Airline Storefront) and NGS (ATPCO Next Gen Storefront™) Modes.
Pre Reserved Seat Selection - Enables to return pre-reserved seat data and capability to filter by free pre-reserved seat
TN Exchange & Refund - New attributes available on the Shopping Exchange path; KeepBookingCode & KeepOriginalBrand.
Stopover section enhancement enables indicating the amount of nights between the connections. It is possible to indicate the min. and max. time-frames (hours).
Functional update for the existing parameters: Qualifier & DepartureDateTime.
The Bargain Finder Max OTA and GIR Response have been enhanced with the new parameters and other changes listed below:
Shelves - new attributes in the response. NAS (Sabre’s New Airline Storefront) and NGS (ATPCO Next Gen Storefront™) Modes.
Flight Amenities - Seat type. Changes to the response schema to support flight amenities information in regard to Seat type and Seat pitch when Shelves are requested.
Pre reserved seat selection - changes to the response schema to support pre-reserved seat information.

Business Value

Each of these enhancements enable greater personalization and efficiency to further refine the search.

New Features

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: ShelvesIndicators

Type: N/A

Description: Shelves are allowing comparison shopping and retailing of air offers, solving how to display multiple offers across airlines, to clearly view what’s included and what’s not at the fare level.

Sample Value:

Note: Requested shelves indicators; minOccurs="0" .

In the Request

Required

Parameter: Mode

Type: ShelvesModeType

Description: Modes available - can interpret two values: NAS – Returns shelves defined by Sabre’s New Airline Storefront NGS – Returns shelves defined by ATPCO Next Gen Storefront™

Sample Value:

Option 1:

<TravelerInfoSummary>
<PriceRequestInformation>
<TPA_Extensions>
<ShelvesIndicators Mode="NAS" Limit="5"/>
</TPA_Extensions>
</PriceRequestInformation>
</TravelerInfoSummary>

Option 2:

<TravelerInfoSummary>
<PriceRequestInformation>
<TPA_Extensions>
<ShelvesIndicators Mode="NGS" Limit="5"/>
</TPA_Extensions>
</PriceRequestInformation>
</TravelerInfoSummary>

Note: The attribute is required if ShelvesIndicators are used in the request.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: Limit

Type: integer

Description: Allows controlling number of Shelves per itinerary. Default is set to 5. 'NAS' Mode maximum returned is 6 shelves. 'NGS' Mode maximum returned is 5 shelves.

Sample Value:

Note: The attribute is optional and may be entered if if ShelvesIndicators & Mode are specified in the request.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: SeatSelection

Type: FreeSeatSelectionAndInfoType

Description: The element that will contain parameters used for pre-reserved seat processing. Allows to return pre-reserved seat data and capability to filter by free pre-reserved seat

Sample Value:

Note: If SeatSelection element contains both Info and FreeSeatSelection then the applicable type is FreeSeatSelectionAndInfoType minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1". If the element contains FreeSeatSelection only, then the applicable type is FreeSeatSelectionType. More details available below.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: FreeSeatSelection

Type: boolean

Description: Filter parameter to return only fares that include Free Seat selection in the fare.

Sample Value:

Note: Default value = false.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: Info

Type: boolean

Description: The parameter to obtain pre-reserved seat info: F - Free; C - Charge; N - Not Applicable will be returned in the response if set to "true".

Sample Value:

Note: Info & FreeSeatSelection are available together at the Main Fare level. Using both attributes at Main Fare enables seat information at every segment level in the Shopping Response.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: FreeSeatSelection

Type: boolean

Description: Additional option to use FreeSeatSelection (without Info mode).

Sample Value:

<OTA_AirLowFareSearchRQ>
<TravelPreferences>
<TPA_Extensions>
<FlexibleFares>
<Leg>
<SeatSelection FreeSeatSelection="true"/>
</Leg>
</FlexibleFares>
</TPA_Extensions>
</TravelPreferences>
</OTA_AirLowFareSearchRQ>

Note: The FreeSeatSelection filter might be used at all Fare levels: Main Fare; Main Fare Leg; Flexible Fare; Flexible Fare Leg. This option allows to indicate specific part of the journey where customer is looking for Free Seats only.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: KeepBookingCode

Type: boolean

Description: New parameter in the Shopping Exchange flow (ATPCO path).

Sample Value:

<TPA_Extensions>
<Flight Type="A" Number="445" DepartureDateTime="2021-02-20T13:00:00" ArrivalDateTime="2021-02-20T14:35:00" Shopped="false" ClassOfService="M" KeepBookingCode="true" Flown="false">
<OriginLocation LocationCode="SYD"/>
<DestinationLocation LocationCode="MEL"/>
<Airline Operating="QF" Marketing="QF"/>
<Reservation Status="OK" RealStatus="HK"/>
<BookingDateTime>2020-12-03T07:53:00</BookingDateTime>
</Flight>
<SegmentType Code="O"/>
<AlternateTime/>
<CabinPref/>
</TPA_Extensions>

Note: If set to ''true'', the original booking code will be kept for unchanged flight.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: KeepOriginalBrand

Type: boolean

Description: New parameter in the Shopping Exchange flow (ATPCO path).

Sample Value:

Note: If set to ''true'', the original brand will be returned for unchanged flights.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: Stay

Type: N/A

Description: New extension of the Stopover section,. Enhancement enables indicating the amount of nights between the connections. It is possible to indicate the min. and max. time-frames (hours).

Sample Value:

Note: Information related to the stay at the stopover point

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: Nights

Type: nonNegativeInteger

Description: New extension of the Stopover section, enhancement to specify break between next connection. Night indicator.

Sample Value:

Note: Number of nights spent at the stopover point.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: MinHours

Type: nonNegativeInteger

Description: New extension of the Stopover section, enhancement to specify break between next connection. Min. hours of stay indicator.

Sample Value:

Note: Minimum stay in hours at the stopover point.

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: MaxHours

Type: positiveInteger

Description: New extension of the Stopover section, enhancement to specify break between next connection. Max. hours of stay indicator.

Sample Value:

Note: Maximum stay in hours at the stopover point.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: ShelvesDefinitions

Type: ShelvesDefinitionsType

Description: Returns list of Shelves processed. Contains the shelves definition data. Shelves definitions are the required attributes for a fare to be classified into a particular shelf.

Sample Value:

OTA Response Format:

<ShelvesDefinitions Mode="NAS">
<Shelf Id="1"/>
<Shelf Id="2" Exchanges="charge"/>
<Shelf Id="3" Exchanges="charge" SeatSelection="free"/>
<Shelf Id="4" Exchanges="charge" Refunds="charge" SeatSelection="free"/>
<Shelf Id="5" Exchanges="charge" Refunds="charge" FreeBaggagePieces="1" SeatSelection="free"/>
</ShelvesDefinitions>

GIR Response Format:

<Shelves Mode="NAS"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="1"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="2" Exchanges="charge"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="3" Exchanges="charge" SeatSelection="free"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="4" Exchanges="charge" FreeBaggagePieces="1" SeatSelection="free"/>
<ShelfDesc Id="5" Exchanges="charge" Refunds="charge" FreeBaggagePieces="1" SeatSelection="free"/>

Note: Shelves Information (Single occurrence), returned together with the requested Mode.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Mode

Type: ShelvesModeType

Description: Mode - the required parameter in Shopping request which indicates which option was requested: NAS – Returns shelves defined by Sabre New Airline Storefront NGS – Returns shelves defined by ATPCO Next Gen Storefront™

Sample Value:

Note: Indicator of the returned shelves option.

In the Response

Required

Parameter: Shelf

Type: ShelfDefinitionType

Description: Contains list of attributes used in the shelf, e.g. Exchanges, Refunds, Free Baggage, Free Seat Selection.

Sample Value:

Note: If shelves are requested this parameter mus occur in the Response minOcc.="1" (multiple occurrences).

In the Response

Required

Parameter: Id

Type: nonNegativeInteger

Description: Shelf ID number that identifies the shelf.

Sample Value:

Note: If the shelves are returned, Id is required to be present i nthe response too.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Exchanges; Refunds; SeatSelection; FreeBaggagePieces*

Type: ShelfOptionAttrType

Description:

Sample Value:

Note: Exchanges, Refunds, SeatSelection - restrictions for specific shelf. ; FreeBaggagePieces* (is different type - nonNegativeInteger.) - number of free baggage pieces

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: ShelfId

Type: positiveInteger

Description: ShelfId is assigned to an itinerary’s price point. Classifies a fare to the Shelf Id in Shelf Definition.

Sample Value:

OTA Response Format:

<AirItineraryPricingInfo PricingSource="ADVJR1" PricingSubSource="MIP" ShelfId="1">

GIR Response Format:

<PricingInformation PricingSubsource="MIP" ShelfId="1">

Note: Shelf ID number that identifies the shelf.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Seat

Type: ShelfSeatType

Description: The list of seat description that can be available on this shelves. If there is multiple elements of seats that mean that at least one need to be available on fare to qualify to this shelf.

Sample Value:

OTA Response Format:

<Shelf Id="2">
<Seat Type="Standard" LessThan="34"/>
<Options Min="2">
<Option SeatSelection="free"/>
<Option Exchanges="allowed"/>
</Options>
</Shelf>

GIR Response Format:

<ShelfDesc Id="2">
<Seat Type="Standard" LessThan="34"/>
<Options Min="2">
<Option SeatSelection="free"/>
<Option Exchanges="allowed"/>
</Options>
</ShelfDesc>

Note:

In the Response

Required

Parameter: Seat/@Type

Type: string

Description: Short name of seat type. It can be Standard, Middle seat free, Skycouch, Recliner, Flat.

Sample Value:

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Seat/@LessThan

Type: integer

Description: The number in inches. It means that seat pitch will have less than that value of inches.

Sample Value:

Note: e.g. Less than 34"

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Seat/@AtLeast

Type: integer

Description: The number in inches. It means that seat pitch will have at least that value of inches.

Sample Value:

Note: e.g. 34" and above.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Seat/Cabin

Type: complexType

Description: The same as Cabin element in request. Contains type and prefer level (include/exclude).

Sample Value:

Note: The Cabin element includes Type (SabreCabinCode - required) and optional PreferLevel.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Options

Type: ShelfOptionsType

Description: The list of option that can be available on particular shelf.

Sample Value:

Note: Up to 5.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Options/@Max

Type: integer

Description: The Maximum number of options to be matched. If the attribute is not present - all of the options can be matched on this shelf.

Sample Value:

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Options/@Min

Type: integer

Description: The Minimum number of options to be matched. If the attribute is not present – none of the option has to match shelf.

Sample Value:

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: FlightAmenities

Type: FlightAmenitiesListType

Description: Amenities are presented in an indexed way that can easily be associated with flight components.

Sample Value:

OTA Response Format:

<FlightAmenities>
<Seat Ref="0" Pitch="31" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Seat Ref="1" Pitch="38" Type="cradle recliner"/>
<Seat Ref="2" Pitch="77" Type="full flat pod"/>
<Food Ref="0" Exists="true" Cost="paid" Type="snack"/>
<Food Ref="1" Exists="true" Cost="free" Type="light meal"/>
<Food Ref="2" Exists="true" Cost="free" Type="premium meal"/>
<Food Ref="3" Exists="false"/>
</FlightAmenities>

GIR Response Format:

<FlightAmenities>
<Seat Id="1" Pitch="30" Type="standard legroom"/>
<Seat Id="2" Pitch="29" Type="below average legroom"/>
<Seat Id="3" Pitch="31" Type="standard legroom"/>
</FlightAmenities>

Note: List of all Flight Amenities of different types that are available on any of the returned flights.They are later referenced from other elements.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Seat

Type: SeatAmenityType

Description: Indicator what type of amenity has been returned.

Sample Value:

Note:

In the Response

Required

Parameter: Id

Type: nonNegativeInteger

Description: Number of the seat returned.

Sample Value:

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Pitch

Type: simpleType

Description: The size of the returned seat type.

Sample Value:

Note: Value returned in inches.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Type

Type: string

Description: Name of seat type, the returned list is from Rich Content. Example values below.

Sample Value:

Note: Possible values: "middle seat free" ; "standard legroom" ; "below average legroom" ; "above average legroom" ; "skycouch" ; "recliner seat" ; "full flat seat" ; "full flat pod" ; "private suite" ; "angle flat seat" ; "cradle recliner" .

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: FlightAmenities

Type: complexType

Description: Amenities references will be returned inside FareInfos, to easily reference the amenities for each cabin and only show amenities for the cabins for which price has been also provided.

Sample Value:

OTA Response Format:

<FareInfo>
<TPA_Extensions>
<Cabin Cabin="Y"/>
<FlightAmenities Subsegment="1" SeatRef="0" FoodRef="3"/>

</TPA_Extensions>
</FareInfo>

OTA Response Format:

<FareComponent Ref="7">
<Segment BookingCode="J" CabinCode="C" MealCode="R" SeatsAvailable="9" AvailabilityBreak="true">
<FlightAmenities SeatRef="2"/>
</Segment>
</FareComponent>

Note: OTA_AirLowFareSearchRS/PricedItineraries/PricedItinerary/AirItineraryPricingInfo/PTC_FareBreakdowns/PTC_FareBreakdown/FareInfos/FareInfo/TPA_Extensions/FlightAmenities

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Subsegment

Type: positiveInteger

Description: 1-based number of the flight "subsegment" the referred amenity applies to.

Sample Value:

Note: "Subsegment" is a portion of flight separated by a hidden stop. This attribute is omitted for flights without hidden stops.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: SeatRef

Type: nonNegativeInteger

Description: Seat reference.

Sample Value:

Note:

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: SeatSelectionList

Type: complexType

Description: Seat Selection Information List.

Sample Value:

OTA Response Format:
<...>
<SeatSelectionList>
<SeatSelection Type="N">
<Segment ID="0"/>
<Segment ID="1"/>
</SeatSelection>
</SeatSelectionList>
<...>
</PricedItineraries>
</OTA_AirLowFareSearchRS>

GIR Response Format:

<SeatSelection Type="F">
<Segment ID="0"/>
<Segment ID="1"/>
</SeatSelection>

Note: FlexibleFares / MFPI seat information functionality. MinOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1".

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: SeatSelection

Type: complexType

Description: Contains information if pre-reserved seat selection is free, chargeable, or if it is not applicable.

Sample Value:

Note: FlexibleFares / MFPI seat information functionality. MinOccurs="1" maxOccurs="unbounded".

In the Response

Required

Parameter: Type

Type: string

Description: A character of one-letter seat response code.

Sample Value:

Note: F - Free (No charge). Seat selection on listed segment is Free. ; C - Charge. Seat selection on listed segment is paid. ; N - Not applicable. Seat selection on listed segments is Not Allowed.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Segment ID

Type: nonNegativeInteger

Description: Segment reference ID for seat selection type.

Sample Value:

Note: FlexibleFares / MFPI seat information functionality.

Functional Updates And Enhancements

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: Qualifier

Type: QualifierType

Description: Technical rename of an existing attribute: Qualifier to QualifierType.

Sample Value:

<TPA_Extensions>
<DataSources ATPCO="Disable" LCC="Disable" NDC="Enable"/>
<NDCIndicators>
<CarrierSpecificQualifiers CarrierCode="QF">
<AccountCode Code="FLX50"/>
</CarrierSpecificQualifiers>
<Qualifier>
<AccountCode Code="FLX50"/>
</Qualifier>
</NDCIndicators>
</TPA_Extensions>

Note: The location of the atribute in schema: OTA_AirLowFareSearchRQ/TravelPreferences/TPA_Extensions/NDCIndicators/CarrierSpecificQualifiers/Qualifier

In the Request

Optional

Parameter: DepartureDateTime

Type: IntDateTime

Description: Technical change to an existing attribute, no more required in the request.

Sample Value:

<TPA_Extensions>
<DateFlexibility NbrOfDays="0"/>
<Stopover>
<DepartureDateTime>2021-02-16T00:00:00</DepartureDateTime>
<StopoverPoint LocationCode="AUH" LocationType="A"/>
<Stay Nights="3"/>
</Stopover>
</TPA_Extensions>

Note: OTA_AirLowFareSearchRQ/OriginDestinationInformation/TPA_Extensions/Stopover/DepartureDateTime

Relase note ID: 15800

Flight type (A: Air Segment, K: ARUNK, O: Open Segment) has been changed from required to optional.
Deleted Passenger Type Code. NOTE: The below optional parameter is no longer available for our customers with version 5.2.0 or later: PassengerType/@Code - more information available in SAN 15673 from 10th SEP 2019.
The Bargain Finder Max OTA and GIR Response have been enhanced with the new parameters and other changes listed below:
ElapsedTime attribute has been added at the ScheduleDesc and LegDesc levels.
The MandatoryInd indicates mandatory Offer Items that cannot be removed from the Offer. Added at the Fare and Passenger Information levels.
New attribute LastTicketTime added at FareType level.
Ancillaries Baggage information - For carriers migrated to the new ATPCO baggage processing, new ancillaryTypeCode value "C" will occur, along with new optional elements: "subgroup", "description1", "description2", "firstOccurrence", "lastOccurrence".
The Parameters FareAmount and FareCurrency at FareComponentDesc level have been changed to optional.
The Operating Carrier Code has been changed from required to optional.

API Information

Response Format

XML

Service Action Code

BargainFinderMaxRQ

Current Version

6.1.0

Target Audience

Environment

Production

What's New

Flight type (A: Air Segment, K: ARUNK, O: Open Segment) has been changed from required to optional.
Deleted Passenger Type Code. NOTE: The below optional parameter is no longer available for our customers with version 5.2.0 or later: PassengerType/@Code - more information available in SAN 15673 from 10th SEP 2019.
The Bargain Finder Max OTA and GIR Response have been enhanced with the new parameters and other changes listed below:
ElapsedTime attribute has been added at the ScheduleDesc and LegDesc levels.
The MandatoryInd indicates mandatory Offer Items that cannot be removed from the Offer. Added at the Fare and Passenger Information levels.
New attribute LastTicketTime added at FareType level.
Ancillaries Baggage information - For carriers migrated to the new ATPCO baggage processing, new ancillaryTypeCode value "C" will occur, along with new optional elements: "subgroup", "description1", "description2", "firstOccurrence", "lastOccurrence".
The Parameters FareAmount and FareCurrency at FareComponentDesc level have been changed to optional.
The Operating Carrier Code has been changed from required to optional.

Business Value

Each of these enhancements enable greater personalization and efficiency to further refine the search.

New Features

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: elapsedTime

Type: integer

Description: This information allows customers to display travel time for NDC and ATPCO Offers.

Sample Value:

OTA Response format:

<PricedItinerary>
<AirItinerary DirectionInd="Return"/>
<OriginDestinationOptions>
<OriginDestinationOption ElapsedTime="290"/>
</OriginDestinationOptions>
</PricedItinerary>

GIR Response format:

<LegDesc ID="1" ElapsedTime="471">
<Schedule Ref="35"/>
<Schedule Ref="34"/>
</LegDesc>

Note: The elapsedTime at OriginDestinationOption in OTA Response format. The elapsedTime at legDescs level in GIR format. This parameter is available on both, NDC and ATPCO path.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: elapsedTime

Type: integer

Description: This information allows customers to display travel time for NDC and ATPCO Offers.

Sample Value:

OTA Response format:

<FlightSegment DepartureDateTime="2020-05-19T11:15:00"
ArrivalDateTime="2020-05-19T12:35:00" StopQuantity="0"
FlightNumber="2131" ResBookDesigCode="Q" ElapsedTime="80">
<DepartureAirport LocationCode="CBR"/>
<ArrivalAirport LocationCode="MEL"/>
<Equipment AirEquipType="DH4"/>
<MarketingAirline Code="QF"/>
<MarriageGrp>I</MarriageGrp>
<DepartureTimeZone GMTOffset="10"/>
<ArrivalTimeZone GMTOffset="10"/>
<TPA_Extensions>
<eTicket Ind="true"/>
</TPA_Extensions>
</FlightSegment>

GIR Response format:

<ScheduleDesc ID="35" DotRating="6" Frequency="SM*W*F*" Stops="0"
ETicketable="true" TotalMilesFlown="2401" ElapsedTime="321">
<Departure Airport="LAX" City="LAX" State="CA" Country="US"
Time="06:00:00-08:00" Terminal="0"/>
<Arrival Airport="PHL" City="QPH" State="PA" Country="US"
Time="14:21:00-05:00" Terminal="0"/>
<Carrier Marketing="AA" MarketingFlightNumber="814" Operating="AA"
OperatingFlightNumber="814" Alliances="OW ">
<Equipment Code="321" TypeForFirstLeg="N" TypeForLastLeg="N"/>
</Carrier>
</ScheduleDesc>

Note: The elapsedTime at FlightSegment in OTA Response format. The elapsedTime at the scheduleDescs level in GIR format. This parameter is available on both NDC and ATPCO paths.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: mandatoryInd

Type: boolean

Description: If set to 'true', indicates mandatory Offer Items that cannot be removed from the Offer. Mandatory Offer Items transition into Order Items. If not present or 'false', the Offer item is optional.

Sample Value:

OTA Response format:

<AirItineraryPricingInfo FareReturned="true" PricingSource="ADVJR1" PricingSubSource="NDC_CONNECTOR">
<Offer MandatoryInd="true" OfferId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8jt45sc0-43" Source="NDC" TimeToLive="900"/>
</AirItineraryPricingInfo>

GIR Response format:

<PricingInformation PricingSubsource="NDC_CONNECTOR">
<Offer MandatoryInd="true" ServiceId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8q95jjb0-5-1-1"
OfferId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8q95jjb0-5" TimeToLive="900" Source="NDC"/>
</PricingInformation>

Note: Mandatory indicator at the Fare level. Applicable for ATPCO and NDC content.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: mandatoryInd

Type: boolean

Sample Value:

OTA Response format:

<PTC_FareBreakdowns>
<PTC_FareBreakdown>
<OfferItem MandatoryInd="true"
OfferItemId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8jt45sc0-45-1"
ServiceId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8jt45sc0-45-1-1"/>
<PassengerTypeQuantity Code="ADT" Quantity="1"/>
</PTC_FareBreakdown>
</PTC_FareBreakdowns>

GIR Response format:

<PricingInformation PricingSubsource="NDC_CONNECTOR">
<Offer OfferId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8q95jjb0-5" TimeToLive="900" Source="NDC"/>
<Fare ValidatingCarrierCode="AA" ETicketable="true">
<PassengerInfo OfferItemId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8q95jjb0-5-1" MandatoryInd="true"
ServiceId="dg7d9d79cd96p8926k8q95jjb0-5-1-1" PassengerType="ADT" PassengerNumber="1">
</PassengerInfo>
</Fare>
</PricingInformation>

Note: Mandatory indicator at the Passenger Information level. Applicable for ATPCO and NDC content.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: lastTicketTime

Type: string

Description: New attribute added at the Fare level.

Sample Value:

OTA Response format:

<AirItineraryPricingInfo PricingSource="ADVJR1" PricingSubSource="MIP"
FareReturned="true" LastTicketDate="2020-02-15" LastTicketTime="10:28">
</AirItineraryPricingInfo>

GIR Response format:

<Itinerary ID="3" PricingSource="ADVJR1">
<PricingInformation PricingSubsource="MIP">
<Fare ValidatingCarrierCode="LO" VITA="true" ETicketable="true" LastTicketDate="2020-04-07" LastTicketTime="20:19" GoverningCarriers="LO">
</Fare>
</PricingInformation>
</Itinerary>

Note: Pattern: HH_MM

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: subgroup

Type: string

Description: Two-letter ancillary subgroup code from ATPCO filing. This is applicable only to non-standard bags, such as SP - Sporting Equipment.

Sample Value:

OTA Response format:

<AncillaryFeeGroup Code="BG" Name="BAGGAGE">
<AncillaryFeeItem Amount="40.00" Description="PREPAID BAGGAGE 23KG" OriginAirport="SVO"
DestinationAirport="LHR" Carrier="SU" PassengerCode="ADT" Date="2020-03-20" StartSegment="1"
EndSegment="1" AncillaryTypeCode="C" Subcode="0C3" Description1="UP TO 50 POUNDS/23 KILOGRAMS"
FirstOccurrence="1" LastOccurrence="2"/><AncillaryFeeItem Amount="50.00"
Description="UPTO50LB 23KG AND80LI 203LCM" OriginAirport="SVO" DestinationAirport="LHR"
Carrier="SU" PassengerCode="ADT" Date="2020-03-20" StartSegment="1" EndSegment="1"
AncillaryTypeCode="C" Subcode="0GP" Description1="UP TO 50 POUNDS/23 KILOGRAMS"
Description2="UP TO 80 LINEAR INCHES/203 LINEAR CENTIMETERS"/>
</AncillaryFeeGroup>

GIR Response format:

<AncillaryFeeGroup>
<AncillaryFee Code="BG" Name="BAGGAGE">
<Details Code="ADT" Description="PREPAID BAGGAGE 23KG" Origin="SVO" Destination="LHR"
Carrier="SU" Amount="40.00" DepartureDate="2020-03-20" StartSegment="1" EndSegment="1"
AncillaryTypeCode="C" Subcode="0C3" Description1="UP TO 50 POUNDS/23 KILOGRAMS"
FirstOccurrence="1" LastOccurrence="2"/>
<Details Code="ADT" Description="UPTO50LB 23KG AND80LI 203LCM" Origin="SVO" Destination="LHR"
Carrier="SU" Amount="50.00" DepartureDate="2020-03-20" StartSegment="1" EndSegment="1"
AncillaryTypeCode="C" Subcode="0GP" Description1="UP TO 50 POUNDS/23 KILOGRAMS"
Description2="UP TO 80 LINEAR INCHES/203 LINEAR CENTIMETERS"/>
</AncillaryFee>
</AncillaryFeeGroup>

Note: For standard baggage, this attribute will never be returned. The sample value represents GIR Response format, the corresponding sample for OTA Response format is available below.

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Parameter: description1 description2

Type: string

Description: Ancillary Fee description lines from ATPCO filing.

Sample Value:

Note: Returned only for new ATPCO processing of baggage charges. The sample value represents GIR Response format, the corresponding sample for OTA Response format is available below.

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Parameter: firstOccurrence

Type: string

Description: Ancillary Baggage Information. First occurrence for which the baggage charge applies.

Sample Value:

Note: Returned only for new ATPCO processing of baggage charges. The sample value represents GIR Response format, the corresponding sample for OTA Response format is available below.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: lastOccurrence

Type: string

Description: Ancillary Baggage Information. Last occurrence for which the baggage charge applies. If last occurrence is not returned, baggage option has no limit of pieces that can be sold.

Sample Value:

Note: Returned only for new ATPCO processing of baggage charges. The sample value represents GIR Response format, the corresponding sample for OTA Response format is available below

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Parameter: Type

Type: string

Description: Flight type (A: Air Segment, K: ARUNK, O: Open Segment).

Sample Value:

Note: This is an existing parameter but it has been changed from restricted to optional, and its default value is equal to A - Air Segment. It belongs to the OriginDestinationFlightAttributeGroup.

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Optional

Parameter: fareAmount

Type: decimal

Description: An existing Fare Component parameter is now optional.

Sample Value:

Note: Changed from required to optional. The example presents GIR Response format.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: fareCurrency

Type: CurrencyCode

Description: An existing Fare Component parameter is now optional.

Sample Value:

Note: Changed from required to optional. The example presents GIR Response format.

In the Response

Optional

Parameter: Operating

Type: CarrierCode

Description: Operating airline code.

Sample Value:

Note: Parameter already present in the schema, changed from required to optional. For the NDC offers, the operating carrier value is optional and very often might not appear in the response.

Relase note ID: 14284

v6.5.0 | December 17, 2021

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v6.4.0 | June 30, 2021

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v6.3.0 | March 31, 2021

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v6.2.0 | December 15, 2020

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