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Travelfusion has developed the world's largest Direct Connect travel distribution system interfacing with 180+ airline & rail operators worldwide. The system (available via a single XML API) currently powers more than 80 of the world's largest leisure and corporate agents (OTAs (online travel agents), SBTs (self booking tools), TMCs (travel management companies) and e-commerce travel applications). Travelfusion's business model is based on a low per transaction fee and includes comprehensive technical as well as first line booking support.

The Travelfusion airline/rail Search and Book distribution system provides the most comprehensive solution for managing every aspect of both the search and booking stages for all travel suppliers. The XML APIs are simple to integrate, yet support all the complex functionality you would come to expect from airline and rail operators' sites, including online check-in, baggage, agency logins, multiple fare types and diverse payment options. Comprehensive management reports are available for each customer and provide in-depth insight about the use of the system and its effectiveness and performance levels.

One of the most unique features of the Travelfusion solution centres on the comprehensive customer support at both the pre and post booking stages. Travelfusion has built state of the art monitoring and alerts into its software system that together with a dedicated support team guarantee top notch service and coverage in case of any errors. Our on-site staff and our automated system work together to handle failed bookings when the status is unknown or any other technical issues.

For any online travel service worldwide that wishes to remain competitive and offer its users access to the most comprehensive content and best fares, Travelfusion offers an important piece of this solution. The highlights of the Travelfusion Search and Book system are:

  • XML APIs - a single interface to all air/rail search, availability & booking functionality.
  • Route lists - the most intelligent way to search for airports/stations, flights/rail trips from cities and nearby airports/stations - thereby increasing options and lowering prices for the users.
  • Content - 180+ LCC and scheduled airlines as well as a growing number of rail operators. (See our full supplier list)
  • Air Extras - a single XML call to receive the FULL list and ancillary services costs (e.g. baggage, online checking, speedy boarding, card fees etc.) at the first search stage - enabling an easy comparison with full network airlines and total journey fees.
  • Booking changes via the API - full support for booking changes using API commands, continuing the direct connect to the airline. Allows you to integrate booking changes functionality into your booking engine. Improving the user experience of post booking support, not needing to rely on additional communications with the airline. You can find the API spec online.
  • Agency & B2B login support - full support for any agency with special corporate logins.
  • Ancillary Services - supports all new ancillary revenue features offered by the airlines, thereby increasing revenue, up sell potential and better user experience.
  • Caching and calendaring - provides comprehensive fare database for advanced calendaring fare displays.
  • Comprehensive account administration - provides rich tool set for easily managing supplier lists, online reports and comprehensive statistics.
  • Scalable Solution - provides a proven and high quality distribution solution.
  • Robust booking monitors and error tracking
  • Post booking support - guarantee to follow up on every booking going through the system with special automated follow in case of any booking errors.

If would like to get more information or try our booking solutions, please contact us at: sales@travelfusion.com

Now we allow you to not only search and book flights and rail fares - you can also book hotels via Travelfusion's API. Please see our Hotel Search and Book (Direct Connect) solution for more information.