Airline Reservation System (ARS) - Project

AIRLINE RESERVATION
SYSTEM (ARS)
A SEMINAR PRESENTED
BY
DICK PERE ILAYE

CS/06/076
SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, FACULTY OF

NATURAL SCIENCE, MADONNA UNIVERSITY, ELELE CAMPUS
IN PARTIAL FULLFILMENT OF THE REQUIRMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc) DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
SUPERVISOR: EZEKWE, C. (MRS)
JANUARY, 2010
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that I, DICK PERE ILAYE, CS/06/076 carried out this seminar work on the
topic “Computerized Reservation System”, in Partial Fulfillment for the award of Bachelor of
Science in Computer Science.
I did this seminar work and it has not been submitted elsewhere for the award of a Certificate,
Diploma or Degree.
____________________________ ________________________
DICK PERE ILAYE Date
(Student)
___________________________ ________________________
Mrs. EZEKWE CHINWE Date
(Supervisor)
__________________________ ________________________
Mr. ATABONG TIMOTHY A. Date
(Head of Department)
DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to God Almighty.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I thank God Almighty for his infinite love and mercy. I also sieve this opportunity to thank my
supervisor Mrs. Ezekwe C. for her immense contribution academically in approving this thesis
and also being there to correct, suggest and support my ideas throughout the period of
compilation.
Furthermore, I thank my parents Cmdr. and Mrs. Pere Dick for their contributions spiritually,
morally and financially. My entire family and friends are also not forgotten here; I appreciate all
of you. God Bless you all.
ABSTRACT
Airline Reservation Systems (ARS) used to be standalone systems. Each airline had its own
system, disconnected from other airlines or ticket agents, and usable only by a designated
number of airline employees. Travel agents in the 1970s pushed for access to the airlines'
systems. Today, air travel information is linked, stored, and retrieved by a network of Computer
Reservations Systems (CRS), accessible by multiple airlines and travel agents. The global
distribution system (GDS) makes for an even larger web of airline information, not only merging
the buying and selling of tickets for multiple airlines, but also making the systems accessible to
consumers directly. GDS portals and gateways on the Web allow consumers to purchase tickets
directly, select seats, and even book hotels and rental cars. Airline Reservation System (ARS) in
conjunction with Global Distribution System (GDS) has led to ease of airline ticketing, flight
scheduling and also provided a means for customers to access and book flights from their homes.
It has also increased the speed with which information about customers are retrieved and handled
for flight scheduling tasks.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CERTIFICATION i
DEDICATION ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
ABSTRACT iv
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the Study
1.2 Aim/Objective of the Study
1.3 Justification of the Study
1.4 Scope of the Study
1.5 Significance and Limitation of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 What is ARS?
2.3 Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
2.4 History of Airline Reservation System
2.2 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology and Design 7
3.1 Research Methodology
3.1.1 Primary Data Collection Method
3.1.2 Secondary Data Collection Method
3.2 Systems Analysis
3.2.1 Analysis of the Existing System
3.3 Need for New System
CHAPTER FOUR: SYSTEM DESIGN
4.1 Input Design

4.2 Output Design
4.3 Database Design
4.3.1 Database
CHAPTER FIVE: SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION
5.1 Choice of Programming Language
5.2 Input Specification
5.3 Output Specification
5.4 System Requirement
5.5 System Testing
5.6 System Packaging

5.7 System Installation
5.7.2 Installation from CDROM Drive
5.8 System Documentation
CHAPTER SIX: CONCLUSION, SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
1.1 Summary
1.2 Conclusion
1.3 Recommendation
REFERENCE
APPENDIX I
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It is obvious that everything that is sustainable would have to go through advancement. In
science and technology, the desire for improvement is a constant subject which triggers
advancements. This is visible in every ramification and the airline industry is not an exemption.
Airline Reservation Systems (ARS) used to be standalone systems. Each airline had its own
system, disconnected from other airlines or ticket agents, and usable only by a designated
number of airline employees. Travel agents in the 1970s pushed for access to the airlines'
systems. Today, air travel information is linked, stored, and retrieved by a network of Computer
Reservations Systems (CRS), accessible by multiple airlines and travel agents. The global
distribution system (GDS) makes for an even larger web of airline information, not only merging
buying and selling of tickets for multiple airlines, but also making the systems accessible to
onsumers directly. GDS portals and gateways on the Web allow consumers to purchase tickets
directly, select seats, and even book hotels and rental cars. (Winston, Clifford 1995)
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The outcome of this study will provide a basis for developing the appropriate approach to the
problems associated with air traveling operations in relation to Airline Reservation Systems
(ARSs).
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
This thesis is aimed at exposing the relevance and importance of a real-time system for Airline
Reservation Systems (ARS). It is elevated towards enhancing the relationship between customers
and airline agencies through the use of ARSs, thereby easing the flight ticketing and selling
process.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This research work will be beneficial to all those who make use of Airline Reservation Systems
(ARSs), flight operators, air traveling operators, travel agents and airline agencies.
In addition, it will assist all those in computer-related disciplines who may want to appreciate the
system and also those doing research on similar topic.
1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This thesis is not only restricted to Airline Reservation Systems (ARSes), but also other systems
dedicated to the optimal performance in the airline industry; airline agencies and their customers
inclusive.
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
In the early days of American commercial aviation, passengers were relatively few, and each
airline's routes and fares were tightly regulated by the Civil Aeronautics Board. These were
published in a volume entitled The Official Airline Guide, from which travel agents or consumers
could construct an itinerary, then call or telex airline staff, which would mark the reservation on
a card and file it. This manual system is still used by relatively few travel agents who do not use
ARS. As demand for air travel increased and schedules grew more complex, this process became
impractical, hence, giving rise to the need of an automated reservation system called Airline
Reservation System (ARS). (Wikipedia, 2010)
2.2 WHAT IS ARS?
Airline Reservations System (ARS) is a computerized system used to store and retrieve
information and conduct transactions related to air travel. The systems was originally designed
and operated by airlines, but were later extended for the use of travel agencies. Major ARS
operations that book and sell tickets for multiple airlines are known as Global Distribution
Systems (GDS). Airlines have divested most of their direct holdings to dedicated GDS
companies, who make their systems accessible to consumers through Internet gateways. Modern
GDSes typically allow users to book hotel rooms and rental cars as well as airline tickets.
2.3 GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (GDS)
Global Distribution Systems (GDS) are subsystems connected to Airline Reservation Systems
(ARS) which allows users access to information on flight scheduling and reservation stored in
the Airline Reservation System (ARS) database.

2.4 HISTORY OF AIRLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM (ARS)
American Airlines was the first to establish an automated booking system in 1946. Using a
system to track information and improve efficiency was a highly appealing aim in the industry,
and drew the attention of other airlines worldwide. The system endured years of development
and alterations. Trans-Canada Airlines developed a computer-based system with remote
terminals that eventually took over operations in 1953. The same year, American Airlines
worked closely with IBM to develop an improved system, and the Airline Reservation System
(ARS) and the Semi-Automatic Business Research System (SABRE) launched thereafter in
1960. The network completed set-up in 1964, and it was recognized as the largest data
processing system in existence. Later, other airlines invested more in research and development
to launch improved systems, and through the late 1960s and early 1970s, airlines established
their own systems. United Airlines developed the Apollo Reservation System, and shortly after
allowed travel agents access. The Apollo system was the foundation for many further
developments, which spread from just US airlines to European airlines as well. The research and
development of Airline Reservation System became a significant aspect of the industry and all its
air carrier companies, and partnerships between airlines and technology gurus emerged.
(Morrison, Winston 1995)
Other airlines soon established their own systems. Delta Air Lines launched the Delta Automated
Travel Account System (DATAS) in 1968. United Airlines and Trans World Airlines followed in
1971 with the Apollo Reservation System and Programmed Airline Reservation System (PARS),
respectively. Soon, travel agents began pushing for a system that could automate their side of the
process by accessing the various ARSes directly to make reservations. Fearful this would place
too much power in the hands of agents, American Airlines executive Robert Crandall proposed
creating an industry-wide Computer Reservation System to be a central clearinghouse for U.S.
travel; other airlines demurred, citing fear of antitrust prosecution. (Wikipedia, 2010)
Airline deregulation occurred in 1978, magnifying the importance of computerized airline
reservation systems and their accessibility. During the early 1970s, as travel agents pushed for
access to reservation systems, and certain airline executives made investments for the sake of
accessing the systems of other airlines, antitrust laws came into focus. The purpose of the 1978
Airline Deregulation Act in the U.S. was to eliminate government control over commercial
aviation, and ensure competitive behavior and fair business practices in the airline industry.
Passengers could gain knowledge of market forces and new market entry in the industry.
Information on specific airlines and the industry as a whole became more widely and readily
accessible, evolving the airline reservation systems from "standalone" operations toward GDS.
(European Parliament, 2008)
Of the major types of airline reservation systems, most are linked to GDS to provide information
to travel agents, employees of other airlines, and the passengers or potential customers, directly.
The major systems include SABRE, Worldspan, Galileo, Patheo, and Abacus. American Airlines
now uses SABRE, also used by Expedia, Lastminute.com, and Travelocity. Abacus is used by
over 450 individual airlines, over 80,000 hotels, and over 25 countries in Asia. Companies like
Expedia share their system accessibility directly with consumers.Today, about six major airline
reservations systems are used by international airlines. (Winston, Clifford 1995)
2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Airline Industry (Air Transport Industry): This is an area of commerce that uses aircraft to
transport people, cargo, and mail. The air transport industry encompasses flights of
common carriers (government-certified companies that offer cargo and passenger
services to the public) and general aviation (private aircraft used for recreation or
business). (Microsoft Encarta 2009, Microsoft Corporation)

Reservation: The written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are
secured in advance. (WordWeb 5.1, WordNet Database)
System: This is any collection of component elements that work together to perform a
task.
NB: In computer science, System is used in a variety of contexts. A computer System is a
hardware system consisting of a microprocessor and allied chips and circuitry, plus an
input device (keyboard, mouse, disk drive), an output device (monitor, disk drive), and
any peripheral devices (printer, modem). Within this hardware system is an operating
system, often called system software, which is an essential set of programs that manage
hardware and data files and work with application programs. External to the computer,
system also refers to any collection or combination of programs, procedures, data, and
equipment utilized in processing information: an accounting system, a billing system, a
database management system. (Microsoft Encarta 2009, Microsoft Corporation)
Deregulation: The act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations).
(WordWeb 5.1, WordNet Database)
Network: In computer science network is a system used to link two or more computers.
Network users are able to share files, printers, and other resources; send electronic
messages; and run programs on other computers. (Microsoft Encarta 2009, Microsoft
Corporation)
Computerize: To control a function, process, or creation by a computer. (WordWeb 5.1,
WordNet Database)
Real-Time: Real-time system in computer means updating information at the same rate of
receiving information.
PNR: Acronym for Passenger Number, a unique number generated automatically to exclusively
identify passengers.
Fare: The amount paid by passengers as travel fee.
Flight Code: A unique number given to individual flight (airplane) to exclusively identify the
airplane.
Concession: The act of yielding. In air travel, concession refers to other special attachment, such
as baggage and any other special case (disability or preference), during conveyance of
passengers and goods.

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
3.1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research methodology is the method of collection of data and information as a research tool.
There are two main methods of data collection. They are Primary and Secondary Data Collection
Methods. (Atabong, T. A., 2009)
3.1.1 Primary Data Collection Method
This includes information and data from existing documents such as journals, articles,
periodicals, etc. They are fixed and sometimes outdated or generally updated periodically at
intervals.
3.1.2 Secondary Data Collection Method
This type of data collection is more specific. It involves gathering information on the current
status of the problem in discussion. It includes oral/personal interviews, observation and use of
questionnaires to collect and gather information and data on a particular subject. The information
and data gathered are usually up-to-date and precise.
The methodologies employed in this thesis were drawn from both secondary and primary data
collection methods these involve articles and periodicals collected from Internet and observation
and personal interview. Visits were made to some air travel agencies and personal interviews
were conducted with top management staff of these agencies. Agencies visited include, Aero
Contractors, NimiAir Nigeria and TarilaTravels Nigeria Limited.

3.2 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Atabong, T. A. (2009) posits that, “Systems analysis is the careful evaluation of the individual
components of an existing system with the intent of finding its weaknesses or problem area with
cognizance to improve the systems performance and/or develop a new better system”.
3.2.1 Analysis of the Existing System
The existing system is a manual system. This system is very time consuming and lazy. It is also
more prone to errors and sometimes the approach to problems is unstructured. Below is a
flowchart of the existing manual system.
START
BOOKING DEPARTMENT
Reservation Flight Reservation

system?
Ticket Reservation
RESERVE TICKET RESERVE FLIGHT
TICKET RECORD FLIGHT RECORD
STOP
Fig. 3.1: Flowchart of Existing System
3.3 NEED FOR NEW SYSTEM
The need for the new system arose from evaluation of deficiencies of the existing manual
system. These maladies include:

a. Lack of Speed
b. Inaccuracy
c. Unreliability
d. Uninformative
e. No facility for reservation and cancellation from anywhere to any place
The new system is expected to address the aforementioned issues and also increase manpower in
the organization by cutting cost of implementation and maintenance – since cost of managing a
computerized system is cost-effective than managing human resources – and also encourage
advancement in technological capabilities of any agency it is implemented, hence the system is
aimed at achieving optimum speed, accuracy, reliability, informative and also make room for
ticket and flight reservation and cancellation from anywhere to any place. Flowchart of the new
system is illustrated below.

BOOKING
DEPARTMENT
Flight Reservation, RECEIVE CUSTOMER REQUEST

Booking, cancellation
AIRLINE PASSENGER LIST

CONFIRMED LIST
PASSENGER REPORTS
RESERVATION
WAITING LIST
SYSTEM
DATA STORRAGE DATA ACCESS
Ticket reservation, Passenger list, concession,

Cancellation, Request for Flight Reservation, Fare details,
enquiry
Database
Fig 3.2: Diagram of New System
CHAPTER FOUR
SYSTEM DESIGN
This chapter deals with the way data and information are analyzed and processed in design of the
Airline Reservation System. It also covers the harmonic cooperation of the input and output and
thus, encompasses the different steps involved in the development of the system and how
constituent controls are designed and implemented with reference to the design of the database.
4.1 INPUT DESIGN
Here, the various input on forms used in the development and design of the new system are
specified. The input is basically done by clicking a Command button on the form, typing into
TextBoxes or changing the value of Comboboxes. The following are the different forms’ input
design of the new system.
4.1.1 Home Form Input Design (frmHome)
ImageBox1 LabelBox1 ImageBox2 LabelBox12
Calendar
ImageBox3
Command1 Command2
(cmdFlightReservation) (cmdTicketReservation)
TextBox2
Command3 Command4
(cmdEnquiry) (cmdCancelReservation)
Command5 (cmdExit) Command6

(cmdAdmin)
Fig 4.1: Diagram of Home Form Input Design

4.1.2 Ticket Reservation Form Input Design (frmTicketReservation)
Command1
ImageBox1 TextBox1 LabelBox1
Calendar
TextBox27
TextBox28
LabelBox2 Command4
TextBox2 TextBox3 TextBox4 TextBox4
Frame4
TextBox5 ComboBox1 TextBox6
ComboBox7
ComboBox2 TextBox7 TextBox8 TextBox9
TxtBox21 TxtBox22
LabelBox3
ComboBox3 TextBox10 TextBox11 ComboBox4 TextBox12 TextBox13 TxtBox23 TxtBox24
LabelBox4 TxtBox26
TxtBox25
Frame1 Frame2 Frame3

ComboBox5 ComboBox6 TxtBox15 TxtBox16 TxtBox17 TxtBox19
Command2 Command3 TxtBox18 TxtBox20
Fig 4.2: Diagram of Ticket Reservation Form Input Design
4.1.3 Flight Reservation Form Input Design (frmFlightReservation)

Command1
TextBox27 Calendar
TextBox28
Frame4
LabelBox2 Command7
TextBox5 ComboBox1 TextBox6 Command4
Command5
LabelBox3
ComboBox3 TextBox1 TextBox1 ComboBox4 TextBox12 TextBox13 Command6
LabelBox4

Command2 Command3
Fig 4.3: Diagram of Flight Reservation Form Input Design

4.1.4 Enquiry Form Input Design (frmEnquiry)
Command1
TextBox27 Calendar
TextBox28
Frame4
LabelBox2 Command5
Command7
LabelBox3
ComboBox3 TextBox1 TextBox1 ComboBox4 TextBox12 TextBox13
LabelBox4

Command2 Command3 Command4
Fig 4.4: Diagram of Enquiry Form Input Design
4.1.5 Cancel Reservation Form Input Design (frmCancelReservation)

Command1
TextBox27 Calendar
TextBox28
Frame4
LabelBox2 Command4
LabelBox3
ComboBox3 TextBox1 TextBox1 ComboBox4 TextBox12 TextBox13
LabelBox4

Command2 Command3
Fig 4.3: Diagram of Cancel Reservation Form Input Design

4.2 OUTPUT DESIGN
The output of the system deals with the way information/data are being retrieved from the
database. It is designed in such a way to ensure close connection and easy communication
between input forms, output forms and the database engine.
Administrator Form Input Design (frmAdmin)
LabelBox1 ImageBox2 LabelBox12
Calendar
Command1 DataGrid1
(cmdTicket)
Command2
(cmdFlight)
Command3 (cmdHome)
Fig 4.3: Diagram of Administrator Form Input Design
4.3 DATABASE DESIGN
4.3.1 Database
A database is a collection of related records. There are various types of database in use today
(Relational Database, Sequential Filing System, Random Filing system, etc.). In this thesis, the
type of database used is the Microsoft Access 2007 relational database. It is used to hold records
concerning flight schedule and reservation and ticket reservation. Below is list of the tables
designed in the database.
FIELDS DESCRIPTION DATATYPE

ID Automatic numbering of records in the table Autonumber
TicketNumber Passenger Ticket Number Number(6)
PNR Passenger Number Number(4)
PassengerName Name of Passenger Text(30)
DOBirth Date of birth of passenger Date(10)
Gender Gender of passenger Text(8)
Address Address of passenger Text(100)
Profession Profession of passenger Text(15)
Phone Mobile or telephone number of passenger Number(14)
Email Email address of passenger Text(30)
FlightName Flight name Alphanumeric(10)
FlightCode Code of flight Alphanumeric(6)
ClassName Name of flight class Text(15)
ClassCode Code of flight class Alphanumeric(8)
From Source of travel Text(20)
To Destination Text(20)
DepTiime Time of departure from source Text(12)
ArrTime Time of arrival at destination Text(12)
Fare Amount paid as flying fee Currency(9)
ConCategory Concession Category Text(15)
ConCode Concession Code Text(2)
ConClass Concession Class Text(20)
ConDiscount Concession Discount amount Number(9)
ConValidity Concession Validity period Date(15)
ConBaggage Concession Baggage allowed Number(5)
ConFare Concession Fare (Basic Fare) Alphanumeric(9)
Table 4.1: ARSystem Database (FlightReservation Table)
FIELDS DESCRIPTION DATATYPE

ID Automatic numbering of records in the table Autonumber
TicketNumber Passenger Ticket Number Number(6)
PNR Passenger Number Number(4)
PassengerName Name of Passenger Text(30)
DOBirth Date of birth of passenger Date(10)
Gender Gender of passenger Text(8)
Address Address of passenger Text(100)
Profession Profession of passenger Text(15)
Phone Mobile or telephone number of passenger Number(14)
Email Email address of passenger Text(30)
KinName Name of next of kin of passenger Alphanumeric(10)
KinPhone Mobile number of next of kin of passenger Alphanumeric(6)
FlightName Flight name Text(15)
FlightCode Code of flight Alphanumeric(8)
ClassName Name of flight class Autonumber
ClassCode Code of flight class Number(6)
SeatNo Passenger seat number Number(4)
BasicFare Basic amount paid as fee for flying Alphanumeric(9)
Table 4.1: ARSystem Database (FlightReservation Table)
CHAPTER FIVE
SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION
System implementation and documentation consist of the choice of programming language used,
the input specification, output specification, system requirement and necessary documentation
that guide’s the usage of the new system.
5.1 CHOICE OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
The programming language used in the development of the system is Visual Basic, a component
of the Visual Studio 6.0 application package. This choice is due to the object-oriented
capabilities of the programming language, meaning it supports coding in module and allow
reusability of software. The programming language is also easy to use and understand, and
support dynamic declaration and well coordinated program structure.
5.2 INPUT SPECIFICATION
Input specification stresses the various medium used to enter information/data into the system.
Here the basic input devices used are the keyboard and mouse. The input as earlier emphasized is
achieved by either clicking with the mouse or typing with the keyboard.
5.3 OUTPUT SPECIFICATION
The output devices required in the implementation of the new system are the Visual Display Unit
(VDU) and printer. The VDU displays the current process and the printer is used to print out
reports or tickets.
5.2.1 SAMPLE INPUT/OUTPUT
Fig 5.1: Sample Input1
Fig 5.2: Sample Input2

Fig 5.3: Sample Output1


5.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
The system requirement given below covers the minimum system specification required to run
the new system.
a. Pentium III processor or higher
b. 1.5 Gigahertz Processor Speed or Higher
c. 256 Megabyte of memory (RAM)
d. 10 Gigabyte Hard Disk (Storage)
e. CD ROM Drive
f. Keyboard
g. Visual Display Unit
h. Mice
5.5 SYSTEM TESTING
Before any system or software is deemed correct, it must be tested for bugs and made error free.
– This system is not exceptional. Since humans are imperfect, during coding and testing, errors
were debugged. These errors range from wrong data type declaration, invalid variable names,
value range overflow, etc. After which, the program is made executable by selecting File menu
form the VB 6.0 application window menu bar, and selecting make ProjectName.exe (in this
case, make ARSystem.exe).
5.6 SYSTEM PACKAGING
In order to internationalize a new system, the system must be packaged. After making the new
system executable as mentioned above, the next step is packaging. Packaging means making the
new system compatible on different platforms/machines. Furthermore, packaging in VB 6.0
requires using another component of the Visual Studio 6.0 application called Package and
Deployment Wizard in the Visual Studio 6.0 Tools application folder which can be found on the
Start menu of any computer system. This is easily done by following commands in the packaging
tools wizard. And finally, the packaged application is saved into flash disks or written to CDs for
easy transfer from one system to another.
5.7 SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Before installing the application into any system, the system must have either a CDROM Drive
to allow installation from CD.
5.7.2 Installation from CDROM Drive
2. Insert the CD containing the application into CDROM Drive
3. Allow the CD to autorun
4. Open the folder containing the application (ARSystem folder)
5. Run the ARSystem.exe executable file
6. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard
7. Run the application from the Startup Menu after successful installation.
5.8 SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION
System documentation is a record of the processes involved in developing the new system –
from the analysis of any existing system to the design and implementation of the new system –
covering any errors encountered and how to troubleshoot the new system.
CHAPTER SIX
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
7.1 SUMMARY
This thesis proves beyond reasonable doubt, the impact of computerized airline reservation
system on the growth of the aviation industry in terms of accurate record keeping, speed in
response to ticketing/ticket reservation, efficiency in information handling and reliability and
cost effectiveness.
7.2 CONCLUSION
Airline Reservation System (ARS) has led to ease of airline ticketing, flight scheduling and also
provided a means for customers to access and book flights with ease and in time. It has also
increased the speed with which information about customers are retrieved and handled and flight
scheduling is tasked.
7.3 RECOMMENDATION
Owing to the ease and comfort of Airline Reservation Systems, local flights which are not on the
system should be encouraged to compensate the system. Secondly, the system should be made
affordable so as to encourage consumers and travel agents on patronizing the system.

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APPENDIX I
'Name: frmSplash
'Description: Splash Screen for the project
'___________________________________________________________________
Private Sub Form_Load()
'call timer1 to load progressbar1

ProgressBar1.Visible = True
Call Timer1_Timer
End Sub
Private Sub Timer1_Timer()
'update progressbar1 to 100 then close form and show frmHome

ProgressBar1.Value = ProgressBar1.Value + 10
If ProgressBar1.Value = 100 Then
ProgressBar1.Visible = False
frmHome.Show
Unload Me
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
'Name: frmHome
'Description: Welcome form of iReservation System
'_____________________________________________________________________________
Option Explicit
Dim mintTimeCheck As Integer
Private Sub cmdAdmin_Click()
'close home form and show frmAdmin

frmAdmin.Show
Unload Me
End Sub
'set default value for image controls on form

imgGreenBk.Visible = True
imgBlueBk.Visible = True
imgBlackBk.Visible = True
imgRedBk.Visible = True
imgGlobe.Left = 9900
lblMessage.Left = 10300
imgPlane.Top = -1000
imgPlane.Left = 5440
'set the calendar to present day
Calendar1.Day = Format(Now, "DD")
Calendar1.Month = Format(Now, "M")
Calendar1.Year = Format(Now, "YYYY")
'set default value in information box

lblInformation.Caption = "FLIGHT INFORMATION" & vbCrLf & vbCrLf & Label2.Caption
& vbCrLf & vbCrLf & Label3.Caption
'call the various Timer control sub

Call tmrPlane_Timer
Call tmrGlobe_Timer
Call Timer1_Timer
Call tmrIDisplay_Timer
Call frmTicketReservation.InitializeFormProperty
Call frmFlightReservation.Form_Load
End Sub
Private Sub imgCancelReservation_Click()
'close current form and show cancel reservation form

frmCancelReservation.Show
Me.Hide
End Sub
Private Sub imgEnquiry_Click()
'close current form and show enquiry form

frmEnquiry.Show
Me.Hide
End Sub
Private Sub imgFlightReserve_Click()
'close current form and show flight reservation form

frmFlightReservation.Show
Me.Hide
End Sub
Private Sub imgTicketReserve_Click()
'close current form and show ticket reservation form

frmTicketReservation.Show
Me.Hide
End Sub
Private Sub lblclose_Click()

Dim intResponse As Integer
'display close application message for confirmation
intResponse = MsgBox("Do you want to exit application?", vbYesNo + vbInformation, "EXIT
APPLICATION")
If intResponse = vbYes Then
'exit application
End
Else
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Private Sub lblMinimize_Click()
'minimize form
Me.WindowState = 1
End Sub
Private Sub lblCancelReservation_Click()
'perform similar action as imgCancelReserve click command

Call imgCancelReservation_Click
End Sub
Private Sub lblEnquiry_Click()
'perform similar action as imgEnquiry click command

Call imgEnquiry_Click
End Sub
Private Sub lblExit_Click()

'display close application message for confirmation

intResponse = MsgBox("Do you want to exit application?", vbYesNo + vbInformation, ".:Exit
Application:.")
'exit application
End
Else
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Private Sub lblFlightReservation_Click()
'perform similar action as imgFlightReserve click command

Call imgFlightReserve_Click
End Sub
Private Sub lblTicketReservation_Click()
'perform similar action as imgTicketReserve click command

Call imgTicketReserve_Click
End Sub

Dim strTime As String
'control to display time on form

strTime = Format(Now, "HH:MM:SS ampm")
lblTime.Caption = strTime
End Sub
Private Sub tmrGlobe_Timer()
'timer control to perform scrolling marquee action on form

imgGlobe.Left = imgGlobe.Left - 100
lblMessage.Left = lblMessage.Left - 100
If lblMessage.Left = -9900 Then
Call tmrGlobe1_Timer
End If
End Sub
Private Sub tmrGlobe1_Timer()
'timer2 control to perform scrolling marquee action on form

If lblMessage.Left = -9900 Then
Call tmrGlobe_Timer
End If
End Sub
Private Sub tmrMin_Timer()
frmHome.Height = frmHome.Height - 50
frmHome.Width = frmHome.Width - 100
If frmHome.Height <= 200 Or frmHome.Width <= 550 Then
frmHome.Height = 8145
frmHome.Width = 13305
tmrMin.Enabled = False
'Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Private Sub tmrIDisplay_Timer()
'make lblidisplay visible and invisible to form effect on form

lblIDisp.Visible = False
tmrIDisplay.Enabled = False
tmrIDisplay2.Enabled = True
End Sub
Private Sub tmrIDisplay2_Timer()
'make lblidisplay visible and invisible to form effect on form

lblIDisp.Visible = True
tmrIDisplay2.Enabled = False
tmrIDisplay.Enabled = True
End Sub
Private Sub tmrPlane_Timer()
'tmrPlane control to perform scrolling marquee action on form for airplane image
imgPlane.Top = imgPlane.Top + 100
imgPlane.Left = imgPlane.Left + 50
If imgPlane.Top = 0 Then
tmrPlane.Enabled = False
tmrPlane3.Enabled = False
tmrPlane2.Enabled = True
mintTimeCheck = 0
Call tmrPlane2_Timer
End If
End Sub
Private Sub tmrPlane2_Timer()

Dim intTimeCheck As Integer
imgPlane.Top = 0
mintTimeCheck = mintTimeCheck + 1
If mintTimeCheck = 10 Then
End If
End Sub

imgPlane.Top = imgPlane.Top - 100
imgPlane.Left = imgPlane.Left + 50
If imgPlane.Top = -1500 Then
mintTimeCheck = 0
End If
End Sub
imgPlane.Top = imgPlane.Top
mintTimeCheck = mintTimeCheck + 1
If mintTimeCheck = 10 Then
imgPlane.Top = -1500
tmrPlane.Enabled = True
Call tmrPlane_Timer
End If
End Sub
'Name: frmTicketReservation
'Detail: This form contains all ticket reservation information and coding
'_____________________________________________________________________________
Private Sub cboCategory_Click()

Dim intFareAmt As Currency
Dim intFarePer As Currency
'set default value on concession fields automatically

'by selecting an item from the concession category
'combobox
If cboCategory.Text = "LOCOMOTOR" Then
txtCCode.Text = "5"
txtCClass.Text = "ECONOMY"
txtCDiscount.Text = "50"
txtCValidity.Text = "1 Year"
txtCBaggage.Text = "20 Kg"
intFarePer = (Val(txtCDiscount.Text) / 100) * Val(txtFare.Text)
intFareAmt = (Val(txtFare.Text) - intFarePer) * 1000
txtCFare.Text = Format(intFareAmt, "#,#0.00")
ElseIf cboCategory.Text = "STUDENT (12-25YRS)" Then
txtCCode.Text = "7"
ElseIf cboCategory.Text = "ARMED FORCE" Then
txtCCode.Text = "1"
txtCValidity.Text = "6 Months"
ElseIf cboCategory.Text = "BLIND PASSENGER" Then
txtCCode.Text = "2"
ElseIf cboCategory.Text = "CANCER PATIENT" Then
txtCCode.Text = "3"
ElseIf cboCategory.Text = "DISABLED PASSENGER" Then
txtCCode.Text = "4"
txtCBaggage.Text = "20-40 Kg"
ElseIf cboCategory.Text = "SENIOR CITIZEN" Then
txtCCode.Text = "6"
ElseIf cboCategory.Text = "YOUTH FARE" Then
txtCCode.Text = "7"
txtCBaggage.Text = "20-40 Kg"
End If
End Sub
Private Sub cboClassName_Click()
'set class code and fare according class name selected

If cboFlightName.Text = "IC1" Then
If cboClassName.Text = "PRESIDENTIAL" Then
txtClassCode.Text = "PSD 004"
txtFClass.Text = "PSD004"
txtFare.Text = "120,000.00"
ElseIf cboClassName.Text = "ECONOMY" Then
txtClassCode.Text = "ECO 002"
txtFClass.Text = "ECO002"
ElseIf cboClassName.Text = "BUSINESS CLASS" Then
txtClassCode.Text = "BIZ 001"
txtFClass.Text = "BIZ001"
ElseIf cboClassName.Text = "UPPER CLASS" Then
txtClassCode.Text = "UPC 005"
txtFClass.Text = "UPC005"
ElseIf cboClassName.Text = "PREMIUM CLASS" Then
txtClassCode.Text = "PMC 003"
txtFClass.Text = "PMC003"
End If
ElseIf cboFlightName.Text = "IC2" Then

End If
ElseIf cboFlightName.Text = "CD1" Then

End If

End If

txtFare.Text = "2,500,000.00"
End If
End If
End Sub
Private Sub cboFlightName_Click()
'set flight code and route automatically according to flight name selected
txtFlightCode.Text = "871"
txtTotalSeat.Text = "89"
cboFrom.Text = "ABUJA"
cboTo.Text = "LAGOS"
txtFCode.Text = "871"
End If

cboFrom.Text = "PORT HARCOURT"
cboFrom.Enabled = False
cboTo.Text = "KANO"
cboTo.Enabled = False
End If
If cboFlightName.Text = "CD1" Then

cboFrom.Text = "SOKOTO"
cboTo.Text = "LAGOS"
End If

cboFrom.Text = "KADUNA"
cboTo.Text = "CALABAR"
End If

txtFare.Text = "2,506,000.00"
cboClassName.Text = "PRESIDENTIAL"
chkConcession.Enabled = False
cboClassName.Enabled = False
cboTo.Enabled = True
cboFrom.Enabled = True
txtSeat.Enabled = False
Else
cboClassName.Enabled = True
chkConcession.Enabled = True
txtSeat.Enabled = True
End If
End Sub
Private Sub chkConcession_Click()

'enable concession frame if value = 1
'else concession frame is disabled
If chkConcession.Value = 1 Then
fmeConcession.Enabled = True
Else
fmeConcession.Enabled = False
End If
End Sub
Private Sub cmdCancel_Click()

'display cancel confirmation message

intResponse = MsgBox("Are you sure you want to cancel reservation?" & vbCrLf & "This
will reset all fields on form!", vbCritical + vbYesNo, ".:Cancel Reservation:.")
'call sub to initialize form property
Call InitializeFormProperty
Else
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Private Sub cmdConfirm_Click()

Dim strPassengerName As String
'refresh ticket database

'and add new blanck record to database
adoTicketReservation.Refresh
adoIC1.Refresh
adoIC2.Refresh
adoCD1.Refresh
adoCD2.Refresh
adoCD3.Refresh
adoTicketReservation.Recordset.AddNew
adoIC1.Recordset.AddNew
adoIC2.Recordset.AddNew
adoCD1.Recordset.AddNew
'concatenate passenger name and

'Update ticket reservation
strPassengerName = txtFirstName.Text & " " & txtMidName.Text & " " & txtLastName.Text
'update flight database

With adoIC1.Recordset
.Fields(1).Value = strPassengerName
.Fields(2).Value = cboFlightName.Text
.Fields(3).Value = txtFlightCode.Text
.Fields(4).Value = cboClassName.Text
.Fields(5).Value = txtClassCode.Text
.Fields(6).Value = txtSeat.Text
.Fields(7).Value = cboFrom.Text
.Fields(8).Value = cboTo.Text
If txtCFare.Text <> "" Then
.Fields(9).Value = txtCFare.Text
Else
.Fields(9).Value = txtFare.Text
End If
.Fields(10).Value = Format(Now, "DD/MM/YYYY")
.Update
End With
adoIC1.Refresh
End If

Else
End If
.Update
End With
adoIC2.Refresh
End If

With adoCD1.Recordset
Else
End If
.Update
End With
adoCD1.Refresh
End If

Else
End If
.Update
End With
adoCD2.Refresh
End If

Else
End If
.Update
End With
adoCD3.Refresh
End If
'update ticket reservation database
With adoTicketReservation.Recordset
.Fields(1).Value = txtTicketNumber.Text
.Fields(2).Value = txtPIN
.Fields(4).Value = txtAddress.Text
.Fields(5).Value = txtDOBirth.Text
.Fields(6).Value = cboGender.Text
.Fields(7).Value = txtEmail.Text
.Fields(8).Value = cboOccupation.Text
.Fields(9).Value = txtPhone.Text
.Fields(10).Value = txtKinName.Text
.Fields(11).Value = txtKinPhone.Text
.Fields(14).Value = cboClassName.TabIndex
Else
End If
.Update
End With
'refresh flight reservation database and

'update flight reservation database fields
With adoFlightReservation
.Refresh
.Recordset.AddNew
Dim strDepTime As String

Dim strDepDay As String
Dim strArrTime As String
Dim strArrDay As String
strDepTime = cboDHour.Text & ":" & cboDMins.Text & " " & cboDTime.Text
strDepDay = cboDepDay.Text & "/" & cboDepMonth.Text & "/" & cboDepYear.Text
strArrTime = cboAHour.Text & ":" & cboAMins.Text & " " & cboATime.Text
strArrDay = cboArrDay.Text & "/" & cboArrMonth.Text & "/" & cboArrYear.Text
.Recordset.Fields(1).Value = txtTicketNumber.Text
.Recordset.Fields(2).Value = txtPIN
.Recordset.Fields(3).Value = strPassengerName
.Recordset.Fields(4).Value = txtDOBirth.Text
.Recordset.Fields(5).Value = cboGender.Text
.Recordset.Fields(6).Value = txtAddress.Text
.Recordset.Fields(7).Value = cboOccupation.Text
.Recordset.Fields(8).Value = txtPhone.Text
.Recordset.Fields(9).Value = txtEmail.Text
.Recordset.Fields(10).Value = cboFlightName.Text
.Recordset.Fields(11).Value = txtFlightCode.Text
.Recordset.Fields(12).Value = cboClassName.Text
.Recordset.Fields(13).Value = txtClassCode.Text
.Recordset.Fields(14).Value = cboFrom.Text
.Recordset.Fields(15).Value = cboTo.Text
.Recordset.Fields(16).Value = strDepTime & " " & strDepDay
.Recordset.Fields(17).Value = strArrTime & " " & strArrDay
.Recordset.Fields(18).Value = txtCFare.Text
Else
.Recordset.Fields(18).Value = txtFare.Text
End If
'set default value of concessions
If fmeConcession.Enabled = False Then
.Recordset.Fields(19).Value = "Nil"
.Recordset.Update
Else
.Recordset.Fields(19).Value = cboCategory.Text
.Recordset.Fields(20).Value = txtCCode.Text
.Recordset.Fields(21).Value = txtCClass.Text
.Recordset.Fields(22).Value = txtCDiscount.Text
.Recordset.Fields(23).Value = txtCValidity.Text
.Recordset.Fields(24).Value = txtCBaggage.Text
.Recordset.Fields(25).Value = txtCFare.Text
.Recordset.Fields(26).Value = txtSeat.Text
.Recordset.Update
End If
End With
'display ticket reservation confirmation message

MsgBox "Passenger Name: " & strPassengerName & vbCrLf & "Ticket Number: " &
txtTicketNumber.Text & _
vbCrLf & vbCrLf & "Passenger Ticket successfully reserved." & vbCrLf & "Thank you for
using iReservation System!", vbOKOnly + vbInformation, ".:Ticket Reservation:."
Exit Sub
End Sub
Public Sub Form_Load()

imgGlobe.Top = 330
tmrGlobe.Enabled = True
lblMessage.Top = 400
'call Timer1_Timer to display current time

Call Timer1_Timer
End Sub
'close the form and open home form

frmHome.Show
Me.Hide
Call InitializeFormProperty
End Sub

'set value of variable strTime to current time

'set lblTime caption property to variable strTime to enable it display current time
End Sub
'move the position of imgGlobe towards to left end by 100 twips

'in an interval of 150
'if the left end of imgGlobe on the form is 150,
'transfer control to tmrGlobe1, else continue subroutine
lblMessage.ForeColor = vbRed
If lblMessage.Left = 200 Then
tmrGlobe.Enabled = False
tmrGlobe1.Enabled = True
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
'move the position of imgGlobe towards the right end by 100 twips
'if the right end of imgGlobe on the form is 3950,
'transfer control to tmrGlobe to repeat the entire process, else continue subroutine
lblMessage.ForeColor = vbBlack
imgGlobe.Left = imgGlobe.Left + 100
lblMessage.Left = lblMessage.Left + 100
tmrGlobe1.Enabled = False
Call tmrGlobe_Timer
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Private Sub txtFirstName_Change()

Dim intTicketNumber As Integer
Dim intIndexTNumber As Integer
Dim intNameCode1 As Integer
'automatically generate ticket numbers using ASCII random numbers

'with reference to letters of name of passenger
intNameCode1 = 0
For intIndexTNumber = 1 To Len(txtFirstName.Text)
intNameCode1 = Asc(Len(txtFirstName.Text))
intTicketNumber = (10000 * Rnd) + (intNameCode1 * 100)
txtTicketNumber.Text = Str(Val(intTicketNumber))
Next intIndexTNumber
End Sub
Private Sub txtLastName_Lostfocus()

Dim intTicketNumber As Integer
Dim intRndNumber As Integer
Dim intRndNumber2 As Integer
Dim strNameCode As String
Dim strAlpha As String
'if the last value of ticketnumber is alphabet

'then do nothing, else concatenate ticketnumber with
'random alphabet from passengers last name
If Not IsNumeric(Right(txtTicketNumber.Text, 1)) Then
Exit Sub
End If
'display a messag box if lastname field is empty

'it also uses lastname string to determine last two characters in
'ticketnumber alphanumeric field
If txtLastName.Text = "" Then
MsgBox "Please enter Last Name", vbOKOnly + vbInformation, "INVALID INPUT"
Exit Sub
Else
'automatically add two characters to the end of txtTicketNumber
'two characters are generated randomly from characters in the
'last name field
intRndNumber = (10 * Asc(Rnd)) / 10
intRndNumber = Right(Str(intRndNumber), 1)
If intRndNumber > Len(txtLastName.Text) Then
intRndNumber = intRndNumber - Len(txtLastName.Text)
Else
'do nothing
intRndNumber = intRndNumber
End If
'truncate the lastname field to get two characters

'which are used as the last two values in the ticket number field
strNameCode = Mid((txtLastName.Text), intRndNumber, 1)
strAlpha = UCase(strNameCode)
strNameCode = strNameCode & Left(txtLastName.Text, 1)
strAlpha = UCase(strNameCode)
txtTicketNumber.Text = txtTicketNumber.Text & strAlpha
End If
End Sub
Public Sub InitializeFormProperty()

Dim strTickNumber As String
Dim intIndex As Integer
Dim intIndex1 As Integer
Dim intHourIndex1 As Integer
Dim intHourIndex2 As Integer
Dim intMinIndex1 As Integer
Dim intMinIndex2 As Integer
'retain value of modula integer

mintRndNumber = mintRndNumber
mintNameCode1 = mintNameCode1
'reset values of all fields on form

txtTicketNumber.Text = ""
txtPIN.Text = ""
txtFirstName.Text = ""
txtLastName.Text = ""
txtMidName.Text = ""
txtAddress.Text = ""
txtDOBirth.Text = ""
txtEmail.Text = ""
txtPhone.Text = ""
txtKinName.Text = ""
txtKinPhone.Text = ""
txtFlightCode.Text = ""
txtClassCode.Text = ""
txtSeat.Text = ""
txtFCode.Text = ""
txtFClass.Text = ""
txtFare.Text = ""
txtCCode.Text = ""
txtCClass.Text = ""
txtCDiscount.Text = ""
txtCValidity.Text = ""
txtCBaggage.Text = ""
txtCFare.Text = ""
chkConcession.Value = 0
'initialize values for combo boxes that require default values

For intIndex = 1 To 31
cboArrDay.AddItem (intIndex)
Next intIndex
For intIndex1 = 1 To 12
cboArrMonth.AddItem (intIndex1)
Next intIndex1

cboArrYear.AddItem (intIndex2)
Next intIndex2
cboDepDay.AddItem (intIndex3)
Next intIndex3
cboDepMonth.AddItem (intIndex4)
Next intIndex4

cboDepYear.AddItem (intIndex5)
Next intIndex5
For intHourIndex1 = 1 To 12
cboDHour.AddItem (intHourIndex1)
Next intHourIndex1
For intMinIndex1 = 0 To 59
cboDMins.AddItem Format(intMinIndex1, "00")
Next intMinIndex1
cboDTime.AddItem "AM"
cboDTime.AddItem "PM"
For intHourIndex2 = 1 To 12
cboAHour.AddItem (intHourIndex2)
Next intHourIndex2
For intMinIndex2 = 0 To 59
cboAMins.AddItem Format(intMinIndex2, "00")
Next intMinIndex2
cboATime.AddItem "AM"
cboATime.AddItem "PM"
cboCategory.AddItem "STUDENT (12-25YRS)"

cboCategory.AddItem "SENIOR CITIZEN"
cboCategory.AddItem "CANCER PATIENT"
cboCategory.AddItem "BLIND PASSENGER"
cboCategory.AddItem "DISABLED PASSENGER"
cboCategory.AddItem "ARMED FORCE"
cboCategory.AddItem "YOUTH FARE"
cboCategory.AddItem "LOCOMOTOR"
cboGender.AddItem "FEMALE"
cboGender.AddItem "MALE"
cboOccupation.AddItem "CIVIL SERVANT"

cboOccupation.AddItem "STUDENT"
cboOccupation.AddItem "BUSINESS PERSON"
cboOccupation.AddItem "ENGINEER"
cboFrom.AddItem "PORT HARCOURT"

cboFrom.AddItem "OWERRI"
cboFrom.AddItem "UYO"
cboFrom.AddItem "CALABAR"
cboFrom.AddItem "ENUGU"
cboFrom.AddItem "ASABA"
cboFrom.AddItem "BENIN"
cboFrom.AddItem "LAGOS"
cboFrom.AddItem "IBADAN"
cboFrom.AddItem "JOS"
cboFrom.AddItem "ABUJA"
cboFrom.AddItem "KANO"
cboFrom.AddItem "KADUNA"
cboFrom.AddItem "SOKOTO"
cboFrom.AddItem "MAIDUGURI"
cboTo.AddItem "PORT HARCOURT"

cboTo.AddItem "OWERRI"
cboTo.AddItem "UYO"
cboTo.AddItem "CALABAR"
cboTo.AddItem "ENUGU"
cboTo.AddItem "ASABA"
cboTo.AddItem "BENIN"
cboTo.AddItem "LAGOS"
cboTo.AddItem "IBADAN"
cboTo.AddItem "JOS"
cboTo.AddItem "ABUJA"
cboTo.AddItem "KANO"
cboTo.AddItem "KADUNA"
cboTo.AddItem "SOKOTO"
cboTo.AddItem "MAIDUGURI"
cboClassName.AddItem "ECONOMY"
cboClassName.AddItem "BUSINESS CLASS"
cboClassName.AddItem "PREMIUM CLASS"
cboClassName.AddItem "UPPER CLASS"
cboClassName.AddItem "PRESIDENTIAL"
cboFlightName.AddItem "IC1"
cboFlightName.AddItem "CD1"
End Sub
Private Sub txtMidName_Change()

Dim intPIN As Integer
Dim intPINCode As Integer
'automatically set value of PIN with referece to middle name of customer

If txtMidName.Text = "" Then
'do nothing
Else
intPIN = Asc(txtMidName.Text)
intPINCode = (100 * Rnd) * intPIN
txtPIN.Text = Str(intPINCode)
End If
'search ticket reservation database for existing of passenger number

'if number exist then add 1 to number else
'use number as passenger number
With adoTicketReservation
.Refresh
If .Recordset.BOF = .Recordset.EOF Then
'.Recordset.MoveFirst
Else
.Recordset.MoveFirst
End If
.Recordset.Find "PNR = '" & txtPIN.Text & "'", 0, adSearchForward
If .Recordset.EOF Then
txtPIN.Text = Val(txtPIN.Text) + 1
End If
txtPIN.Text = txtPIN.Text
End With
End Sub
Private Sub txtSeat_lostfocus()

Dim strSearchCriteria As String
'if flight name field is empty, don't search

If cboFlightName.Text = "" Then
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
'search in flight database for availability of seat

strSearchCriteria = txtSeat.Text
adoIC1.Refresh
If adoIC1.Recordset.EOF Then
If adoIC1.Recordset.BOF Then
'do nothing
Else
adoIC1.Recordset.MoveFirst
End If
End If
adoIC1.Recordset.Find "SeatNo = '" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'do nothing
Exit Sub
Else
MsgBox "Seat Number has already been sold out!" & vbCrLf & "Please book another
seat", vbExclamation + vbOKOnly, "SEAT NOT AVAILABLE"
txtSeat.SetFocus
Exit Sub
End If
End If

adoIC2.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
adoIC2.Recordset.Find "SeatNo = '" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'do nothing
Exit Sub
Else
txtSeat.SetFocus
Exit Sub
End If
End If

adoCD1.Refresh
If adoCD1.Recordset.BOF Then
If adoCD1.Recordset.EOF Then
'do nothing
Else
adoCD1.Recordset.MoveFirst
End If
End If
adoCD1.Recordset.Find "SeatNo = '" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'do nothing
Exit Sub
Else
txtSeat.SetFocus
Exit Sub
End If
End If

adoCD2.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
'do nothing
Exit Sub
Else
txtSeat.SetFocus
Exit Sub
End If
End If

adoCD3.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
'do nothing
Exit Sub
Else
txtSeat.SetFocus
Exit Sub
End If
End If
End Sub
'Name: frmFlightReservation
'Description: Allows rescheduling/updating of ticket and flight reservation in database
'_____________________________________________________________________________
Private Sub cmdAdd_Click()
End Sub


'reset value on all field to null
txtPIN.Text = ""
Text1.Text = ""
Text2.Text = ""
Text3.Text = ""
Text4.Text = ""
Text5.Text = ""
Text6.Text = ""
Text7.Text = ""
cboFlightName.Text = ""
Text9.Text = ""
cboClassName.Text = ""
Text11.Text = ""
Text12.Text = ""
Text13(0).Text = ""
Text13(1).Text = ""
Text14.Text = ""
Text15.Text = ""
Text16.Text = ""
Text17.Text = "'"
Text18.Text = ""
Else
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Private Sub cmdSearch_Click()

'search flight record database for ticket number

strSearchCriteria = txtPIN.Text
'if database is empty then return empty database message

adoFlightReservation.Refresh
If adoFlightReservation.Recordset.BOF Then
If adoFlightReservation.Recordset.EOF Then
'do nothing
MsgBox "Ticket Reservation Database has no record", vbExclamation + vbOKOnly,
".:Empty Database:."
Exit Sub
End If
End If
'refresh adoflightreservation and move pointer to first record in database

'then find existence of ticket number in database
adoFlightReservation.Recordset.MoveFirst
adoFlightReservation.Recordset.Find "PNR ='" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward

If adoFlightReservation.Recordset.EOF Then
MsgBox "Ticket Number does not exist in database", vbInformation + vbOKOnly, "NO
RECORD"
Exit Sub
End If
txtTicketNumber.Text = adoFlightReservation.Recordset.Fields(1)
Text1.Text = adoFlightReservation.Recordset.Fields(3)
cboFlightName.Text = adoFlightReservation.Recordset.Fields(10)
cboClassName.Text = adoFlightReservation.Recordset.Fields(12)
Text13(0).Text = adoFlightReservation.Recordset.Fields(14)
Text13(1).Text = adoFlightReservation.Recordset.Fields(15)
txtTicketNumber.Visible = True
Label2.Visible = True
'make frame1 visible
Frame1.Visible = True
End Sub
Private Sub cmdUpdate_Click()

'update flight database

adoIC1.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
adoIC1.Recordset.Find "PNR = '" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'do nothing
End If
.Fields(1).Value = Text1.Text
.Fields(7).Value = Text13(0).Text
.Update
End With
adoIC1.Refresh
End If

adoIC2.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
adoIC2.Recordset.Find "PNR = '" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'do nothing
End If
.Update
End With
adoIC2.Refresh
End If

adoCD1.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
adoCD1.Recordset.Find "PNR = '" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'do nothing
End If
.Update
End With
adoCD1.Refresh
End If

adoCD2.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
'do nothing
End If
.Update
End With
adoCD2.Refresh
End If

adoCD3.Refresh
'do nothing
Else
End If
End If
'do nothing
End If
.Update
End With
adoCD3.Refresh
End If
'update ticket reservation database

If adoTicketReservation.Recordset.BOF Then
If adoTicketReservation.Recordset.EOF Then
'do nothing
Else
adoTicketReservation.Recordset.MoveFirst
End If
End If
adoTicketReservation.Recordset.Find "PNR = '" & txtPIN.Text & "'", 0, adSearchForward
If adoTicketReservation.Recordset.EOF Then
'do nothing
End If
With adoTicketReservation.Recordset
.Fields(1).Value = txtTicketNumber.Text
.Fields(2).Value = txtPIN
.Fields(14).Value = cboClassName.TabIndex
.Update
End With
'refresh flight reservation database and

'update flight reservation database fields
With adoFlightReservation
.Recordset.Fields(1).Value = txtTicketNumber.Text
.Recordset.Fields(2).Value = txtPIN
.Recordset.Fields(3).Value = Text1.Text
.Recordset.Fields(10).Value = cboFlightName.Text
.Recordset.Fields(12).Value = cboClassName.Text
.Recordset.Fields(14).Value = Text13(0).Text
.Recordset.Fields(15).Value = Text13(1).Text
.Recordset.Update
End With
'display ticket reservation confirmation message

MsgBox "Passenger Name: " & strPassengerName & vbCrLf & "Ticket Number: " &
txtTicketNumber.Text & _
vbCrLf & vbCrLf & "Passenger has been successfully updated." & vbCrLf & "Thank you
for using iReservation System!", vbOKOnly + vbInformation, ".:Ticket Reservation:."
Call cmdCancel_Click
Exit Sub
End Sub
Public Sub Form_Load()

'set frame1 visible to false

'enable tmrGlobe to display globe scrolling marquee and call Timer controls to display
graphics
Frame1.Visible = False
Call tmrGlobe_Timer
Call Timer1_Timer
'initialize flight name and classname comboboxes

cboClassName.AddItem "ECONOMY"
cboClassName.AddItem "BUSINESS CLASS"
cboClassName.AddItem "PREMIUM CLASS"
cboClassName.AddItem "UPPER CLASS"
cboClassName.AddItem "PRESIDENTIAL"
'refresh database
adoFlightReservation.Recordset.AddNew
End Sub
'close current form and display cancelreservation form

Unload Me
End Sub
Private Sub lblEnquiry_Click()
'close current form and show enquiry form

frmEnquiry.Show
Unload Me
End Sub
'close current form and show frmTicketReservation

Unload Me
End Sub
'close current form

Load frmHome
frmHome.Show
Me.Hide
End Sub


End Sub

Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Call tmrGlobe_Timer
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
'Name: frmEnquiry
'Description: Enables checking of existing flight and ticket reservation
'_____________________________________________________________________________

'initialize SearchCriteria to value of ticket number field


adoSearch.Refresh
If adoSearch.Recordset.BOF Then
If adoSearch.Recordset.EOF Then
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
End If
'refresh ticketreservation database

adoSearch.Refresh
adoSearch.Recordset.MoveFirst
'search database for existence of ticket number

adoSearch.Recordset.Find "PNR ='" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'display no reservation message if ticketnumber does not exist in database

MsgBox "Ticket Number does not exist in database!" & vbCrLf & "Please Reserve Ticket
before enquiry.", vbCritical + vbOKOnly, ".:No Reservation:."
Exit Sub
End If
'if ticket number if present in database then update relevant fields in

'enquiry form fields
'(Passenger information)
txtTicketNumber.Text = adoSearch.Recordset.Fields(1).Value
Text1.Text = adoSearch.Recordset.Fields(3).Value
'(Passenger Flight Information)
'(Route Information)
Text13(0).Text = adoSearch.Recordset.Fields(14).Value
'(Time information)
'(Flight Information)
End Sub
Call Timer1_Timer
Call tmrGlobe_Timer
Call Timer1_Timer
End Sub
'display cancelreservation form

Me.Hide
End Sub

'close current form and open home form

frmHome.Show
Unload Me
End Sub
Private Sub lblFlightReservation_Click()
'display flight reservation form

frmFlightReservation.Show
Unload Me
End Sub
'display ticketresrvation form

Unload Me
End Sub

'set lbltime to display current time and update every second

End Sub

Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Call tmrGlobe_Timer
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
'Name: frmCancelReservation
'Description: Enables cancelation of ticket/flight reservation
'_____________________________________________________________________________


'reset value on all field to null
txtPIN.Text = ""
Text1.Text = ""
Text2.Text = ""
Text3.Text = ""
Text4.Text = ""
Text5.Text = ""
Text6.Text = ""
Text7.Text = ""
Text8.Text = ""
Text9.Text = ""
Text10.Text = ""
Text11.Text = ""
Text12.Text = ""
Text13(0).Text = ""
Text13(1).Text = ""
Text14.Text = ""
Text15.Text = ""
Text16.Text = ""
Text17.Text = "'"
Text18.Text = ""
Else
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub
Private Sub cmdDelete_Click()

If txtPIN.Text = "" Then

MsgBox "No Reservation to Delete", vbCritical + vbOKOnly, ".:No Reservation:."
Exit Sub
End If
'display confirm deletion message

intResponse = MsgBox("Are you sure you want to delete Reservation?", vbInformation +
vbYesNo, ".:Confirm Deletion:.")
If intResponse = vbNo Then
'If intResponse Is vbNo Then Exit Sub
Exit Sub
Else
'Else: If intResponse Is vbYes Then perform deletion
adoTicketReservation.Recordset.MoveFirst
adoTicketReservation.Recordset.Find "TicketNumber = '" & txtTicketNumber.Text & "'",

0, adSearchForward
adoTicketReservation.Recordset.Delete adAffectAllChapters
If Text8.Text = "IC1" Then

adoIC1.Refresh
adoIC1.Recordset.Find "PassengerName = '" & Text1.Text & "'", 0, adSearchForward

adoIC1.Recordset.Delete adAffectAllChapters
ElseIf Text8.Text = "IC2" Then

adoIC2.Refresh
adoIC2.Recordset.Find "PassengerName = '" & Text1.Text & "'", 0, adSearchForward

adoIC2.Recordset.Delete adAffectAllChapters
ElseIf Text8.Text = "CD1" Then

adoCD1.Refresh
adoCD1.Recordset.Find "PassengerName = '" & Text1.Text & "'", 0, adSearchForward

adoCD1.Recordset.Delete adAffectAllChapters

adoCD2.Refresh


adoCD3.Refresh

End If
adoSearch.Recordset.Delete adAffectAllChapters
'reset all fields on form to Null

txtPIN.Text = ""
Text1.Text = ""
Text2.Text = ""
Text3.Text = ""
Text4.Text = ""
Text5.Text = ""
Text6.Text = ""
Text7.Text = ""
Text8.Text = ""
Text9.Text = ""
Text10.Text = ""
Text11.Text = ""
Text12.Text = ""
Text13(0).Text = ""
Text13(1).Text = ""
Text14.Text = ""
Text15.Text = ""
Text16.Text = ""
Text17.Text = ""
Text18.Text = ""
'display successful deletion message and exit sub

MsgBox "Reservation has been successfully Cancelled", vbInformation + vbOKOnly,
".:Cancel Success:."
Exit Sub
End If
End Sub

'initialize SearchCriteria to value of ticket number field


adoSearch.Refresh
If adoSearch.Recordset.BOF Then
'do nothing
Exit Sub
End If
End If
'refresh ticketreservation database

adoSearch.Refresh
adoSearch.Recordset.MoveFirst
'search database for existence of ticket number

adoSearch.Recordset.Find "PNR ='" & strSearchCriteria & "'", 0, adSearchForward
'display no reservation message if ticketnumber does not exist in database

MsgBox "Ticket Number does not exist in database!" & vbCrLf & "Please Reserve Ticket
before enquiry.", vbCritical + vbOKOnly, ".:No Reservation:."
Exit Sub
End If
'if ticket number if present in database then update relevant fields in

'enquiry form fields
'(Passenger information)
txtTicketNumber.Text = adoSearch.Recordset.Fields(1).Value
'(Passenger Flight Information)
'(Route Information)
'(Time information)
'(Flight Information)
'set frame1 to be visible

Frame1.Visible = True
End Sub

'make frame1 invisible and call Timer1_Timer to display current time
Frame1.Visible = False
Call Timer1_Timer
End Sub
'close current form and open home form

frmHome.Show
Unload Me
End Sub


End Sub
‘Name: frmAdmin
‘Description: Administrative tool form
‘__________________________________________________________________________
Private Sub cmdCD1_Click()
'set view to flight CD1 database

dgFlight.Visible = False
dgTicket.Visible = False
dgIC1.Visible = False
dgCD1.Visible = True
dgCD2.Visible = False
End Sub

End Sub

End Sub
Private Sub cmdFlight_Click()
'set view to flight Reservation database

dgFlight.Visible = True
End Sub
Private Sub cmdHome_Click()
'close current form and open Home form

frmHome.Show
Unload Me
End Sub
Private Sub cmdIC1_Click()
'set view to flight IC1 database

dgIC1.Visible = True
End Sub
Private Sub cmdIC2_Click()
'set view to flight IC2 database

dgIC2.Visible = True
End Sub
Private Sub cmdTicket_Click()
'set view to Ticket Reservation database

dgTicket.Visible = True
End Sub
'set default database view

dgFlight.Visible = True
End Sub

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AIRLINE RESERVATION

DICK PERE ILAYE

SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, FACULTY OF

IN PARTIAL FULLFILMENT OF THE REQUIRMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF

SUPERVISOR: EZEKWE, C. (MRS)

Science in Computer Science.

This work is dedicated to God Almighty.

for flight scheduling tasks.

CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

1.1 Introduction to the Study

1.2 Aim/Objective of the Study

1.3 Justification of the Study

1.4 Scope of the Study

1.5 Significance and Limitation of the Study

CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review

2.2 What is ARS?

2.3 Global Distribution Systems (GDS)

2.4 History of Airline Reservation System

2.2 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology and Design 7

3.1 Research Methodology

3.1.1 Primary Data Collection Method

3.1.2 Secondary Data Collection Method

3.2 Systems Analysis

3.2.1 Analysis of the Existing System

3.3 Need for New System

CHAPTER FOUR: SYSTEM DESIGN

4.1 Input Design

5.6 System Packaging

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

It is obvious that everything that is sustainable would have to go through advancement. In

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

system and also those doing research on similar topic.

1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

Reservation System (ARS). (Wikipedia, 2010)

2.2 WHAT IS ARS?

2.3 GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (GDS)

the Airline Reservation System (ARS) database.

and alterations. Trans-Canada Airlines developed a computer-based system with remote

(Morrison, Winston 1995)

creating an industry-wide Computer Reservation System to be a central clearinghouse for U.S.

(European Parliament, 2008)

reservations systems are used by international airlines. (Winston, Clifford 1995)

2.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS

common carriers (government-certified companies that offer cargo and passenger

business). (Microsoft Encarta 2009, Microsoft Corporation)

secured in advance. (WordWeb 5.1, WordNet Database)

NB: In computer science, System is used in a variety of contexts. A computer System is a

equipment utilized in processing information: an accounting system, a billing system, a

database management system. (Microsoft Encarta 2009, Microsoft Corporation)

(WordWeb 5.1, WordNet Database)

Computerize: To control a function, process, or creation by a computer. (WordWeb 5.1,

Fare: The amount paid by passengers as travel fee.

passengers and goods.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

3.1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Methods. (Atabong, T. A., 2009)

3.1.1 Primary Data Collection Method

3.1.2 Secondary Data Collection Method

and data gathered are usually up-to-date and precise.

Contractors, NimiAir Nigeria and TarilaTravels Nigeria Limited.