The Flight Information service provides the real-time status of a flight, in addition to scheduled flight information. Flight Information is typically used for flights that are either already in progress or scheduled for that day.
The data provided includes actual, as well as scheduled, departure and arrival times. Additionally, Flight Information may indicate from which gate the flight departed and the gate at which the plane will arrive, if the carrier has a direct link with Travelport, gate information may be included in the response. Gate information is more likely to be returned when a request is submitted using the current date.
If, for some reason, the flight is delayed or canceled, this information can also be displayed via Flight Information. Because Flight Information is updated throughout the course of the flight, it is an accurate source of data. However, it should be noted that, although this information can be obtained prior to a flight’s departure, it is only truly relevant on the day of travel. Up until that point, it is scheduled information only, and subject to change.
Not all carriers support Flight Information. In addition, Flight Information is delivered by the carriers themselves; therefore, there may be differences between the amount or type of data provided by each carrier. However, the data may include:
- Actual, as well as scheduled, departure and arrival times.
- Departure and arrival gates.
- Cancellation or delay information.
Important! Currently, Universal API does not support Flight Information requests for Airline Content Hub (ACH).
Request
FlightInformationReq is used to make a Flight Information request. Submit the following attributes in /FlightInfoCriteria:
- @Key: The base-64 encoded UUID identifier that links the Flight Information responses to the request criteria. The value that is sent is returned in the resulting FlightInfo(s) elements.
- @Carrier: The marketing carrier for the segment.
- @FlightNumber: The flight number for the segment
- @DepartureDate: The departure date; either the current date or a date in the future, not include the time zone which is derived from the origin location.
Optionally, include @Origin, @Destination, and @ClassOfService to further narrow the parameters.
Response
FlightInformationRsp returns a Flight Information response. Available response data varies by provider and supplier.
Gate numbers are returned in FlightInfo/FlightInfoDetail in @OriginGate and/or @DestinationGate, when provided by the carrier. Values may be a maximum of up to six alphanumeric characters.
Universal API provides the ability to include ALL InFlightServices in the Flight Information response.
The Flight Info Details element indicates whether automated check-in is allowed and if a flight is a TSA-secured flight (/FlightInfo/FlightInfoDetails @AutomatedCheckIn):
- If the FlightInfoDetails element returns @AutomatedCheckIn="true", the flight allows automated check-in. Default is "false".
- The InFlightService list returns a value of TSA SECURED FLIGHT if a flight is a TSA-secured flight.
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