Directional release and control method and device for flight multi-level sub-cabins and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a directional release and control method and device for flight multi-level sub-cabins. The method comprises the steps that an airline company logs in a multi-level sub-cabin release management page, and multi-level sub-cabin rule information is set and released; the computing system performs compliance verification and storage on the sub-cabin rules; a user inputs a flight space query request, and a query system queries flight common space state information according to the user request and then queries flight multi-level sub-cabin state information; the computing system retrieves a multi-level sub-cabin rule set by an airline according to a user request, carries out computing and returns a computing result; and the query system receives the sub-cabin calculation result, forms the queried flight space result into a formatted message, and returns the formatted message to the user. According to the method, the existing underlying data structure is not modified, the shipping space levels are expanded by newly adding the component modules, the implementation risk is small, the deployment speed is high, and the requirements of airlines for shipping space level business diversification can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of flight cabin publishing methods, and in particular relates to a method, device and electronic equipment for directional publishing and controlling multi-level sub-cabins of a flight. Background Art

[0002] Airlines will provide different levels of cabins based on passengers' different needs for flight experience and willingness to pay. By providing more abundant cabin options to meet the travel needs of different passengers, it also helps to improve the airlines' revenue and market competitiveness.

[0003] Flight class is mainly divided into first class, business class and economy class. Usually, the price of first class is the highest, followed by business class, and the lowest is economy class. The class codes of different airlines may be different, but usually the code of first class is F or A, the code of business class is C or D, and the code of economy class is Y. Each class can be further divided into different seat classes. For example, economy class is also divided into B, K, H, L, M, Q, X, E, etc. Flight class is a classification method used by airlines to distinguish different service levels and prices. Airlines will use different class codes to distinguish different service and price levels, such as F class is the first class published price, C class is the business class published price, Y class is the economy class published price, etc. There will also be different discount class codes, such as B class, H class, K class, etc., providing different levels of discounts. Flight class helps passengers choose the right air ticket according to their needs and budget, and also helps airlines meet the needs of different passenger groups by providing different levels of service and optimize revenue management.

[0004] In order to provide more detailed differentiated services and increase revenue, airlines need to introduce new cabin classes. The traditional method of using 26 single letters to express cabin classes can no longer meet the needs of personalized and differentiated services. A common practice is to expand single letters into double characters.

[0005] Figure 1 The following is the current flight space publishing system architecture. In order to support double-character multi-level sub-cabins, the usual practice is to upgrade the existing passenger service system as a whole, that is, the underlying data storage structure of the flight space publishing module and the flight space query module needs to be modified. However, since flight space data is the most basic and important data information of the passenger service system, the modification of the underlying data requires the modification of all related systems, which is very labor-intensive and risky. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to address the above problems, the present application proposes a new method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of flights.

[0007] This application is based on the existing airline service system. Without large-scale upgrades and renovations to the existing business system, it achieves the purpose of publishing and calculating double-character cabin levels by adding a multi-level sub-cabin control and calculation module, which solves the problems of airlines. The main functions of this application method are as follows: 1) It can publish double-character cabin levels of letters + letters, letters + numbers, so that airlines can provide richer differentiated products and services, meet the personalized needs of different passengers, and increase airline revenue; 2) It realizes the targeted release of products and services. Through channel control, it can be done to publish specific channels of multi-level sub-cabins or accurately control sales channels according to passenger load (number of seats sold). For example, when the sales ratio of multi-level sub-cabins is high or there are only a few seats left to sell, the sub-cabin can be set to sell directly to the official website of the airline only, and close the distribution channel sales to specific agents.

[0008] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0009] A first aspect of the present application provides a method for directional publishing and controlling multi-level sub-cabins of a flight, the method comprising:

[0010] Airlines log in to the multi-class sub-cabin publishing management page to set and publish multi-class sub-cabin rule information through this page;

[0011] The multi-level sub-compartment directional open computing system receives the multi-level sub-compartment rule information, performs compliance check on the field format of the sub-compartment rule, then stores the multi-level sub-compartment rule information, and returns the rule setting result to the airline;

[0012] The user inputs a flight capacity query request, and the flight capacity query system first queries the flight common capacity status information according to the user's request, and then queries the flight multi-level sub-class status information;

[0013] The multi-level sub-cabin directional open calculation system retrieves the multi-level sub-cabin rules set by the airline according to the identity information and flight information requested by the user, performs calculations, and then returns the calculation results to the flight space query system;

[0014] The flight capacity query system receives the sub-class calculation results, composes the queried flight capacity results into a formatted message, and returns it to the user.

[0015] Optionally, in the method of the present application, the multi-level sub-cabin rule information includes: sub-cabin code information of the flight and sub-cabin code restriction display rule information.

[0016] Optionally, in the method of the present application, the multi-level sub-cabin rule information includes: rule type, rule name, published flight number or flight number range, effective range, channel information, and sub-cabin display list; wherein,

[0017] The rule types include: restriction rules and protection rules;

[0018] The effective range includes: flight departure date range, flight take-off time range, and effective date range of the rules;

[0019] The channel information includes: distribution system, country, city, IATA, PCC / OFFICE.

[0020] Optionally, in the method of the present application, the multi-level sub-cabin rule information is stored in a relational database and synchronously stored in a high-performance memory database;

[0021] The user inputting the flight capacity query request includes: the user inputting the flight capacity query request through an airline official website, an airline APP or an OTA website channel.

[0022] Optionally, in the method of the present application, the multi-level sub-cabin directional opening calculation system retrieves and calculates the multi-level sub-cabin rules set by the airline according to the identity information and flight information requested by the user, including: the multi-level sub-cabin directional opening calculation system matches the rules according to the flight information requested by the user, finds the multi-level sub-cabin rules set on the flight, and then controls whether the sub-cabin is open to the requesting user according to the restriction conditions of the rules.

[0023] A second aspect of the present application provides a device for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight, the device comprising:

[0024] Multi-level sub-cabin management module: used to manage the release and control rules of multi-level sub-cabins, and store the rule data into the database according to the user's configuration;

[0025] Multi-level sub-compartment calculation module: used to retrieve and match multi-level sub-compartment publishing and control rules according to flight space query requests, and return corresponding sub-compartment information according to rule settings;

[0026] Flight space query module: used to receive flight query requests from users, query flights and flight space information that meet the conditions according to user requests, and return the query results to the user;

[0027] Data cluster module: used to store flight information published by each airline and multi-level sub-cabin publishing and control rule information.

[0028] The device implements the steps of the aforementioned method for directional publishing and controlling multi-level sub-cabins of a flight when in operation.

[0029] Optionally, in the device of the present application, the management of multi-level sub-cabin release and control rules includes: managing flight information released by multi-level sub-cabins, specifying which routes or flights to release new cabin classes, specifying which routes or flights to perform differentiated sales, managing sub-cabin directional release channel information, and formulating sub-cabin switch control strategies.

[0030] Optionally, in the device of the present application, the sub-cabin directional publishing channel supports publishing according to five levels: Office, IATA, city, country, and sales system;

[0031] The switch control strategies of the sub-cabin include two types: "restriction" and "protection", which are controlled according to the passenger load factor.

[0032] Optionally, in the device of the present application, the data cluster module uses a relational database and a Codis memory database to store data.

[0033] A third aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, comprising: a memory and a processor;

[0034] Memory: used to store computer programs;

[0035] Processor: used to execute the computer program to implement the steps of the aforementioned method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight.

[0036] In summary, this application proposes a new method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of flights, which has the following advantages:

[0037] (1) This method does not modify the existing underlying data structure, but instead expands the cabin class by adding new component modules, which has low implementation risk and fast deployment speed.

[0038] (2) This method realizes the expansion of cabin classes and meets the airlines' demand for diversified cabin class services.

[0039] (3) This method can carry out targeted release and flexible switch control of sub-cabins, thus realizing differentiated management of sub-cabins.

[0040] (4) This method automatically controls the display and closing of the sub-cabin according to the set conditions, avoiding human intervention and interference, and reducing the burden on the flight crew.

[0041] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the present application. The purpose and other advantages of the present application can be realized and obtained by the techniques indicated in the description, claims and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application and the background technology, a brief introduction is given below to the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments and the background technology. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0043] Figure 1 Release system architecture diagram for currently used flight classes.

[0044] Figure 2 A structural diagram of the composition of a device for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0045] Figure 3 A system architecture diagram of a device for directional publishing and controlling multi-level sub-cabins of a flight provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Figure 4 This is an overall implementation flow chart of a method for directional publishing and controlling multi-level sub-cabins of a flight provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Figure 5 The present invention is a multi-level sub-cabin query flow chart for implementing a method for directional publishing and controlling multi-level sub-cabins of a flight provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0048] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] As used herein, the term “including” and its variations are open inclusions, ie, “including but not limited to”; the term “based on” means “based at least in part on”; and the term “one embodiment” means “at least one embodiment”.

[0051] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "plurality" mentioned in the present application are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, it should be understood as "one or more".

[0052] Terminology explanation:

[0053] PCC (Pseudo City Code): An internationally accepted term used to identify and manage an agent's booking activities to ensure their uniqueness worldwide.

[0054] OFFICE: A noun used in China with the same function as PCC. It is a unique identifier for domestic agents and is used to facilitate the management of their ticket sales activities.

[0055] Figure 2 The figure shows the composition structure of a directional release and control device for multi-level sub-cabins of a flight provided by the present application. Figure 3 The system architecture of this device is shown.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the device of the present application includes: a multi-level sub-cabin management module, a multi-level sub-cabin calculation module, a flight space query module, and a data cluster module; wherein:

[0057] Multi-level sub-cabin management module: Users can enter, modify, delete and query the multi-level sub-cabin publishing and control rules through the page. The multi-level sub-cabin management module stores the rule data in the database according to the user's configuration. Rule management mainly includes flight information published by multi-level sub-cabins, which is used to control which routes (flights) new cabin classes are published and to conduct differentiated sales. Sub-cabins publish channel information in a targeted manner and support publishing at five levels: Office, IATA (International Air Transport Association), city, country, and sales system. The switch control strategy of the sub-cabin has two types of rules: "restriction" and "protection", which can be controlled according to the passenger load factor (number of seats sold).

[0058] Multi-level sub-compartment calculation module: retrieves and matches multi-level sub-compartment publishing and control rules according to flight space query requests, and returns corresponding sub-compartment information according to rule settings.

[0059] Flight class query module: responsible for receiving flight query requests from users through airline official websites, airline apps, OTA (Online Travel Agency, online travel platform) and other channels, and querying qualified flights and flight class (including sub-class) information according to user requests, and returning the query results to users.

[0060] Data cluster module: mainly stores flight information and multi-level sub-cabin rule information released by various airlines. In order to improve computing performance, data storage uses relational databases and Codis memory (Codis is a distributed Redis solution that organizes multiple Redis instances to form a unified data access layer, thereby providing high availability and distributed features) database storage.

[0061] When the above device is in operation, the steps of the method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight disclosed in the present application are implemented.

[0062] Figure 4 The figure shows the overall implementation process of a method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight provided by the present application. Figure 5 The figure shows the multi-level sub-compartment query process implemented based on this method.

[0063] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the method comprises the following steps:

[0064] Step 1: The airline publishes multi-level sub-cabin rule information. The airline business personnel use the authorized account to log in to the multi-level sub-cabin publishing management page, and set and publish the sub-cabin rule information through this page, mainly including the flight sub-cabin code information and sub-cabin code restriction (protection) display rule information.

[0065] Step 2: Receiving multi-level sub-compartment rule information: The multi-level sub-compartment directional open computing system receives the sub-compartment rules and performs compliance verification on the field format of the sub-compartment rules.

[0066] Step 3: Multi-level sub-compartment rule information storage. In order to ensure the efficiency of calculation, the sub-compartment rule information is not only stored in the traditional relational database, but also synchronously stored in a high-performance memory database.

[0067] Step 4: Return the rule setting results to the airline.

[0068] Step 5: Flight capacity query. The user (passenger) logs on to the airline's official website, airline APP or OTA website and sends a flight capacity query request, which is then transmitted to the flight capacity query system.

[0069] Step 6: The flight class query system first queries the flight common class status information, and then queries the flight multi-level sub-class status information.

[0070] Step 7: The multi-level sub-cabin directional opening calculation system retrieves the rules set by the airline according to the requested identity information and flight information and performs calculations (according to the flight information matching rules, find the multi-level sub-cabin rules set on the flight, and then control whether the sub-cabin is open to the requesting user according to the restriction (protection) conditions of the rules), and returns the calculation results to the flight space query system.

[0071] Step 8: The flight cabin query system receives the calculation results of the sub-cabin.

[0072] Step 9: Return flight capacity query results. The flight capacity query system forms a formatted message with the query flight capacity results and returns it to the user.

[0073] In order to better understand the technical solution of the present application, use cases are further provided for explanation from three aspects: multi-level sub-compartment rule information release, multi-level sub-compartment calculation, and query from different channels.

[0074] 1. Airlines release multi-class sub-cabin rules

[0075] The airline logs in to the multi-level sub-cabin publishing management page and sets the publishing and control rules for multi-level sub-cabins on specific flights. The main rule information is shown in Table 1 below:

[0076] Table 1 Example of multi-level sub-compartment rules

[0077]

[0078] For example, set the rule SHAXMNOCT24, which sets the flight number 8101-8999, the departure airport SHA, and the arrival airport XMN. The effective date range of the flight is from 2024-03-31 to 2024-10-26, and the flight schedule is 1234567. The channels restricted by the rule are all channels of ICS and CRS, except office XXX123. The list of sub-cabin codes published is Q1V1B1T1L1K1N1M1. Restricted sales are controlled according to the "main cabin load factor", and the load factor limit is set to 80%. After the rule takes effect, the sub-cabin Q1V1B1T1L1K1N1M1 will be published in all channels of CRS and ICS. When the corresponding main cabin load factor reaches 80%, only the Office delivery sub-cabin XXX123 will be retained, and the sub-cabins of other channels will be closed.

[0079] 2. Receive flight space query request

[0080] (1) The user sends a flight capacity query request through the airline's official website. The departure place is SHA, the destination is XMN, the flight date is 2024-9-3, and the office corresponding to the official website channel is XXX123.

[0081] (2) A flight capacity query request is sent through the ticket agent. The departure place of the request is SHA, the destination is XMN, the date of the flight to be queried is 2024-9-4, and the office corresponding to the agent channel is XXX256.

[0082] 3. Calculation and validation of multi-level sub-compartments

[0083] (1) Query the flight cabin information that meets the user's requirements according to the conditions. First, query the flight information database according to the departure place, destination, and flight date requested by the user, and retrieve the flight number XX8110 of SHA-XMN; then search the sub-cabin rule information database according to the user's identity information and flight number information, and match the rule numbered 27703. According to the rule, decide whether to return the sub-cabin to the requesting user. Take cabin M1 as an example:

[0084] Table 2 Example 1 of the display and control effect of the sub-cabin

[0085] M class passenger load factor 30% Office XXX123 M1 can be displayed M class passenger load factor 60% Office XXX123 M1 can be displayed M class occupancy rate 90% Office XXX123 M1 can be displayed M class occupancy rate 99% Office XXX123 M1 can be displayed

[0086] (2) The requested channel office is changed to XXX256 (not XXX123), and the display and control effects of the sub-cabin are as follows:

[0087] Table 3 Example 2 of the display and control effect of the sub-cabin

[0088] M class passenger load factor 30% Office XXX256 (not XXX123) M1 can be displayed M class passenger load factor 60% Office XXX256 (not XXX123) M1 can be displayed M class occupancy rate 90% Office XXX256 (not XXX123) M1 cannot be displayed M class occupancy rate 99% Office XXX256 (not XXX123) M1 cannot be displayed

[0089] The flow chart and block diagram in the accompanying drawings illustrate the possible architecture, function and operation of the device, method and computer program product according to various embodiments of the present application. In this regard, each square box in the flow chart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment or a part of code, and the module, program segment or a part of code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that each square box in the block diagram and / or flow chart, and the combination of the square boxes in the block diagram and / or flow chart can be realized by a special hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or can be realized by a combination of special hardware and computer instructions.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown, the embodiment of the present application also discloses an electronic device, including: a processor 310, a communication interface 320, a memory 330 for storing a computer program executable by the processor, and a communication bus 340. The processor 310, the communication interface 320, and the memory 330 communicate with each other through the communication bus 340. The processor 310 runs the executable computer program to implement the steps of the above-mentioned flight multi-level sub-cabin directional release and control method.

[0091] It is understandable that, in addition to the memory and the processor, the electronic device may also include an input device such as a keyboard, an output device such as a display, and other communication modules. The input device, the output device, and other communication modules communicate with the processor via an I / O interface (i.e., an input / output interface).

[0092] Computer program code for performing the operations of the present application may be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof, including, but not limited to, object-oriented programming languages, such as Java, Smalltalk, C++, and conventional procedural programming languages, such as "C" or similar programming languages. The program code may be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a separate software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving a remote computer, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer via any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or may be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0093] Furthermore, the present application also discloses a computer-readable storage medium. When the instructions in the computer-readable storage medium are executed by a processor of an electronic device, the electronic device can execute the various steps of the method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight disclosed in the present application.

[0094] In the context of the present application, a computer-readable storage medium may be a tangible medium, more specific examples of which would include a portable computer disk, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, a portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

[0095] In particular, according to an embodiment of the present application, the process described in the flowchart can be implemented as a computer software program. For example, an embodiment of the present application includes a computer program product, which includes a computer program carried on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, and the computer program contains program code for executing the method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight disclosed in the present application. When the computer program is executed by a processing device, the above functions defined in the method of the embodiment of the present application are executed.

[0096] Although several specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present application. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and an explanation of the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of disclosure involved in the present application is not limited to the technical solutions formed by a specific combination of the above technical features, but also should cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the above public concept.

[0097] Those skilled in the art should also understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight, characterized in that: The method comprises: Airlines log in to the multi-class sub-cabin publishing management page to set and publish multi-class sub-cabin rule information through this page; The multi-level sub-compartment directional open computing system receives the multi-level sub-compartment rule information, performs compliance check on the field format of the sub-compartment rule, then stores the multi-level sub-compartment rule information, and returns the rule setting result to the airline; The user inputs a flight class query request, and the flight class query system first queries the flight common class status information according to the user's request, and then queries the flight multi-level sub-class status information; The multi-level sub-cabin directional open calculation system retrieves the multi-level sub-cabin rules set by the airline according to the identity information and flight information requested by the user, performs calculations, and then returns the calculation results to the flight space query system; The flight capacity query system receives the sub-class calculation results, composes the queried flight capacity results into a formatted message, and returns it to the user.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The multi-level sub-cabin rule information includes: sub-cabin code information of the flight and sub-cabin code restriction display rule information.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The multi-level sub-cabin rule information includes: rule type, rule name, published flight number or flight number range, effective range, channel information, and sub-cabin display list; The rule types include: restriction rules and protection rules; The effective range includes: flight departure date range, flight take-off time range, and effective date range of the rules; The channel information includes: distribution system, country, city, IATA, PCC / OFFICE.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-level sub-cabin rule information is stored in a relational database and synchronously stored in a high-performance memory database; The user inputting the flight capacity query request includes: the user inputting the flight capacity query request through an airline official website, an airline APP or an OTA website channel.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The multi-level sub-cabin directional opening calculation system retrieves and calculates the multi-level sub-cabin rules set by the airline according to the identity information and flight information requested by the user, including: the multi-level sub-cabin directional opening calculation system matches the rules according to the flight information requested by the user, finds the multi-level sub-cabin rules set on the flight, and then controls whether the sub-cabin is open to the requesting user according to the restriction conditions of the rules.

6. A device for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight, characterized in that: The device comprises: Multi-level sub-cabin management module: used to manage the release and control rules of multi-level sub-cabins, and store the rule data into the database according to the user's configuration; Multi-level sub-compartment calculation module: used to retrieve and match multi-level sub-compartment publishing and control rules according to flight space query requests, and return corresponding sub-compartment information according to rule settings; Flight space query module: used to receive flight query requests from users, query flights and flight space information that meet the conditions according to user requests, and return the query results to the user; Data cluster module: used to store flight information published by each airline and multi-level sub-cabin publishing and control rule information.

7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that The management of multi-level sub-cabin release and control rules includes: managing flight information released by multi-level sub-cabins, specifying on which routes or flights to release new cabin classes, specifying on which routes or flights to perform differentiated sales, managing sub-cabin directional release channel information, and formulating sub-cabin switch control strategies.

8. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that The sub-cabin directional release channel supports release at five levels: Office, IATA, city, country, and sales system; The switch control strategies of the sub-cabin include two types: "restriction" and "protection", which are controlled according to the passenger load factor.

9. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that The data cluster module uses a relational database and a Codis memory database to store data.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: Memory and processor; Memory: used to store computer programs; Processor: used to execute the computer program to implement the steps of the method for directional release and control of multi-level sub-cabins of a flight as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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