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In airline reservation systems, a record locator is an alphanumeric code used to identify and access a specific record on an airline’s reservation system. An airline’s reservation system automatically generates a unique record locator whenever a customer makes a reservation or booking, commonly known in the industry as an itinerary.
An official ticket number (including the airline's 3-digit ticketing code, [2] a 4-digit form number, a 6-digit serial number, and sometimes a check digit) Carriage terms and conditions (or at least a reference to them) Fare and tax details, including fare calculation details and some additional data such as tour codes.
The system was a success. Up to this point, it had cost $40 million to develop and install ($412 million in 2023). The SABRE system by IBM in the 1960s was specified to process a very large number of transactions, such as handling 83,000 daily phone calls. [7] The system took over all booking functions in 1964, when the name had changed to ...
WestJet said this action would lead to an estimated 25 flight cancellations from June 27-28 and impact over 3,300 travellers. The airline had earlier in the day said that the work stoppage could ...
Today, WestJet operates scheduled, charter, and cargo air service, transporting more than 25 million passengers per year. [12] The airline has a significant domestic and international network, which serves over 100 destinations across North America , Caribbean , Europe , Asia , and Central America . [ 13 ]
The People's Republic of China uses a completely different system for assigning flight segments than most countries; prior to 1988 reformation, there was only one major airline in mainland China, CAAC, which initially used “the first digit of the flight number represents the base airport (1 North China, 2 Northwest China, 3 South China, 4 Southwest China, 5 East China, and 6 Northeast China ...
WestJet Encore Bombardier Q400 NextGen displaying 2013–2015 livery. WestJet made an initial order of 20 Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft through a letter of intent on May 1, 2012, which resulted in a conditional order on June 28, 2012. A firm order of 20 Q400 NextGen and 25 options was announced on August 1, 2012.
Sunwing Travel Group became a subsidiary of the WestJet Group on May 1, 2023, following an acquisition announced in March 2022. This merger aimed to: Consolidate market share: By combining two major players in the Canadian travel industry, the acquisition significantly strengthens WestJet's position, particularly in vacation packages and sun destinations.