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BookingPad Shop: Introduction to NDC Search and Booking
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BookingPad is a B2B, web-based application designed to give travel agencies easy, comprehensive access to NDC content. This tool enables you to shop, book, and service all available NDC content, helping your agency fully embrace the latest technology of airline distribution.
Key Search Elements (The Shop Bar)
The main search bar includes all the fields necessary to customize your flight shopping experience.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.Trip Type | Select between one-way, round-trip, or multi-city itineraries |
| 2.Presets (Special Fares) | Use the dropdown to select special fare types, or leave as No Preset |
| 3.Passengers | Use the plus (+) and minus (-) icons to adjust the number of travelers |
| 4.Cabin Type | Select the desired class of service (e.g., Economy, Business) |
| 5.Corporate | Enter any applicable corporate or account code for specialized pricing |
| 6.Special Discounts | Click here to enter information for Resident or Large Family discounts, if applicable |
| 7.List of Providers | Displays the NDC content providers available for the current search |
| 8.Checked Baggage | Option to include checked baggage in the search |
| 9. Search History | Click to view a list of your previously performed flight searches |
| 10. Search Settings | Detailed information about search settings tool is available here |
| 11.Departure and Arrival details | Enter the city or airport codes for origin and destination. Please note that some cities are not recognized and you’ll need to enter the airport code instead |
| 12.Reverse itinerary | Switch the origin and destination details |
| 13.Dates | Click on the calendar icon to display the dates and use the arrows to navigate to next and previous months |
| 14.Search | Click on Search (red button) to start the search and display the results |
Step-by-Step Search Guide
Follow these sequential steps to perform a successful flight search in BookingPad:
- Define Trip: Select the required Trip Type (e.g., Round Trip).
- Enter Passenger Details:
- Select the number of passengers using the (+) and (-) icons.
- Select the appropriate Cabin Type.
- Apply Fares/Discounts (If Applicable):
- Select a specific Preset from the dropdown list (or leave as ‘No Preset’).
- Enter any applicable Corporate code.
- Click Special Discounts to input Resident or Large Family information.
- Enter Route: Enter the airport codes for the Departing Airport and the Arriving Airport.
Tip: Use the Reverse departure and arrival button to quickly switch the city pair.
- Select Dates: Use the calendar to select the Departure Date (and return date, if applicable).
- View Results: Click the Search button to display the available NDC offers.
