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Computer implemented system and method for booking airline travel itineraries

  • US 20010053989A1
  • Filed: 06/07/2001
  • Published: 12/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of purchasing an airline ticket, comprising the steps of:

  • entering into a computer information describing a flight desired by a consumer, including a target price;

    performing a search on an airline reservation system database for flights corresponding to said desired flight information;

    determining whether a flight found during the search has a fare that is at least equal to said target price;

    automatically booking a flight found to be at least equal to said target price to thereby reserve a seat on said flight, prior to informing the consumer of the availability of the found flight; and

    informing the consumer of the seat reservation and instructing the consumer regarding payment requirements to effect purchase of the airline ticket.

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