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IJRIT International Journal of Research in Information Technology, Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2015, Pg. 230-238

International Journal of Research in Information Technology (IJRIT)

www.ijrit.com ISSN 2001-5569

Airport Airport Airport

Airport self check self check self check self check----in in in in

Harsh Parmar1, Sagar Kulkarni2,Kevin Shah3, Jignesh Mistry4 and Ganesh Gourshete5

1BE-INFT (Pursuing), Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai University Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

harshrparmar483@gmail.com

2 BE-INFT (Pursuing), Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai University Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

kulkarni.sagar326@gmail.com

3 BE-INFT (Pursuing), Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai University Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

shahkevin1331@gmail.com

4 BE-INFT (Pursuing), Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai University Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

jigneshkiritmistry@gmail.com

5Professor at Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai University Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

goursheteganesh@gmail.com

Abstract

Traveling in airlines has become a common thing now-a- days. But the existing check-in procedure at the airport is a manual which needs to be removes and replaced by a modern approach of allowing the passengers to receive their boarding pass automatically on their cell phones using the SMS service. So here procedure is being proposed wherein the passengers will receive their boarding pass through SMS service along with the existing procedures of online Ticket booking with some enhanced features functioning along with the used check-in procedure. The prime advantage of the this system is that it will reduce the time the passenger spends in the queue for receiving the boarding pass and also as the ticket provided on email-id, a notification is also sent to the passenger about the departure of flight 35 minutes prior to flight's departure.

If the flights get delayed or canceled, an e-mail and SMS will be sent to the passenger on registered one.

Keywords: SMS Check-in, E-Boarding Pass, Messaging services, Domestic flights boarding.

1. Introduction

Airport check-in uses service counters found at commercial airports handling commercial air travel. The check-in is normally handled by an airline itself or a handling agent working on behalf of an airline.

Passengers usually hand over any baggage that they do not wish or are not allowed to carry on to the aircraft's cabin and receive a boarding pass before they can proceed to board their respective aircrafts.

Check-in is usually the first procedure for a passenger when arriving at an airport, as airline regulations require passengers to check in by certain times prior to the departure of a flight. This duration spans from 15 minutes to 4 hours depending on the destination and airline. The airline check-in's main function,

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however, is to accept luggage that is to go in the aircraft's cargo hold and issue boarding passes. Check-in options and procedures vary per airline with some airlines allowing certain restrictions other airlines have in place, and occasionally the same airline at two separate airports may have different check-in procedures.

Such differences are usually not noted by the average passenger and occasionally lead to service interruptions when one carrier refuses to abide by the procedure that another carrier normally would be willing to do. Passengers at various airports are increasingly opting for self check-in and other self-service options to avoid queues and saves time. It has been observed that customers are now more open to experiment with mobile services. Other industries like retail, finance, hotels, etc. are considering using of self-service system. Even libraries are trying out self-service technologies to issue books. The customers are now ready to make bigger transactions with mobile services and many models for self-service have been put to the test, after all this we have a new technology called self service Technology (SST). A self service Technology (SST) is an object which allows customers to interact with self service software (SSS).A kiosk can be found in a variety of locations, and they typically include a computer loaded with the software and housed inside a protective case, although a self service kiosk (SSK) can also consist of a computer placed at a table or desk in an accessible area for customers to use. An internet-based self-service access must meet specific requirements of information technology as well as general requirements of the access system architecture. Only the integration of different functions, e.g. electronic payment, digital signature etc. can enable electronic transactions which allows passengers non-stop-services. Customers can opt to use SMS service to meet a need, rather than interacting with an employee of a company, and in some cases, customers may be required to use the kiosk. From the consumer angle, time and cost savings is use of self-service technology biggest benefit is that it reduce waiting time, more efficient, flexible and convenient to use, make consumers to customize the customization - more high-level [10], in addition, the convenient of location, and the use of IT services feelings of the Fun [11], and even some scholars have pointed. The passengers luggage also faces the problem of tagging with the bar codes to ensure the safety and needs to be assigned in a manner that most efficient and doesn't cause delays to them, in this way the most beneficial will be the passenger and the airline service can also save considerable amount..Recent survey showed that self service check-in at Mumbai Airport had gone up from 36% in 2010 to 65% in 2012

2. Working

2.1 Panels involved in the project are as follows:

2.1.1 Admin Panel

The Admin will define the login and password so that he would be the lone person who can access and update the details of the flight and passenger. Admin has defined the login and password so that the unauthorized user cannot access the database. After successfully logging into the database the admin can add the flight details like unique id for each Flight , Name and Company of the flight , source and destination . In addition the admin will also specify the type i.e. International or Domestic and number of halts the flight will take from source till destination. The admin will successfully update the database with the above details of a particular flight. He will add the detailed information about the flight which will include date of the flight, its departure time and the time it will take to reach the destination i.e. the journey time. All the above specified details will get added to the flight database. If the flight might get delayed then the admin will update its details in the panel and if the flight gets cancelled he will delete the flight from the database so the passengers come to know about the update and the passengers who want to book the flights they get to know the flight is cancelled. The admin will be able to view all the flights on time or delayed, he will be able to update the schedule of the flights i.e. the timing changes. He will be able to view all the client details which they give during booking the tickets. The Admin will have the tools to change the database password and even to check the details about the passengers who have made an option of auto check-in for various flights.. This as a whole comprises of the admin panel.

2.1.2 Client Panel

Here the clients or the passengers who want to book tickets or even just surf the site for getting to know the flight fare can access the website. They can book tickets for a particular flight. They get to know the stops i.e. the halts their specified flight will take to reach the destination from the source. Additionally they can select the seats they want to i.e. the website will be showing the seats which are empty so that the

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passenger/client can select the seats as per their choices. In the website the client will select the flight type i.e. domestic or international. He also needs to specify that his/her trip is one way or round trip which means that the client is only booking a ticket for just going there and he do not want to book the return ticket from his place or he is booking a return ticket. In the website while booking the tickets he/she needs to specify the departure city and the destination city. He also specifies the ticket dates which will be the departure and the return ticket date. After specifying all the details about the type of flight, one way or return, source and destination, dates and the number of passengers to board the flight the passenger will click on the search flights and all the possible results will be displayed and the passenger will select one flight from the displayed result and make an online payment.

2.1.3 SMS Panel:-

The working of their project is based on this panel as the processing task is being performed in this phase.

The requests are received from the clients, which are being booked on the website and the verification message is sent to client to check whether the details entered are proper or not and then the main procedure is being performed i.e. the boarding pass delivery.A boarding pass is being created through various mechanism for each client and is being delivered to them prior to the departure of the flight. Also the auto check-in feature acknowledges the passenger that a trip is being booked on his name by sending a message, this allows to authenticate whether the registered number has booked a ticket or not, if not then a procedure is available that will remove the number associated with the particular flight. In this case the flight ticket will be put on hold until the actual client logins to the system and changes his/her verification number.

3. Proposed System

The system we are proposing is that of delivering a boarding pass via a SMS service. This will reduce the throughput time of the passengers as well as the flights as lesser time will be spent in the various other procedures. The working of our system is being explained in the followed flowchart

3.1 Flowchart:

The system works in two phase first is the admin phase and then comes the client phase.

In the admin phase the admin is required to enter the details of the various flights which will be added to the flight database, the next task of the admin phase is to keep track of the various passengers travelling in

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the various airplanes. As we are making a web portal for the flights booking procedure, the total number of seats in each of the flights is not fixed; it varies depending on the flights. Thus each travelling flight needs to be managed abruptly as a individual flights, also as the various other portals are present that provide the customers with a similar procedure, so the admin is required to keep track of the various other bookings done through other portals. The admin phase works purely on the flights side as it has much lesser working capability on the client side

The next phase is the client phase wherein the client is required to book his tickets via a website including the various details and also the mobile number on which the boarding message will be delivered and various other minor operations will be performed. After all the specified details the client has successfully booked his ticket through a secured portal of the listed card payment system. A SMS is immediately sent to the passenger who just booked his ticket and a confirmation is required to be done. The passenger is also required to select the check in procedures i.e. Auto check-in or self check in. The main difference between these is that the latter requires the passenger to send the details of the flights to the server which will process the request and will keep it updated until the flight departs, whereas in the auto check in procedure a boarding pass SMS is automatically sent to the passenger 3 hrs prior to departure and he is provided limited information about the whereabouts of his seat and all, this is useful for the passengers who think they might forget their booked flight date and time.

On receiving the boarding pass the passenger is just required to display it to the flight attendant and just enter the flight without any interruptions thus saving a lot of the passenger as well as flight’s time.

4. Project Preview:-

4.1 Admin Module:-

This is the admin panel where after successful logging into the system the admin can add , view , update or delete the details of the flight and passenger . This is the where all the details about the flight and the passenger can be viewed for eg the flight id , name of the customer , source and destination , the type of flight and number of halts the flight will take to reach form source to destination

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This is the list of the flights that the admin has added and can also be viewed by the client on the web portal. The client can select flights which are present in this list. All the flights are not most probably included as some of them might not be supporting this procedure

4.2 Client Module:-

Fig.Login

Here the client is required to login to the site where the details are already entered; if the client does not have an id, he/she needs to create a new id with option available.

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Fig.New user registration

In this window the clients without a registered id create their id’s here with all information including name, address, contact number, email id, password and hint.

Fig.Home Window

After the user has successfully logged in with the id he/she can select various different options available at the home page.

Fig.Flight search

In this window the client searches for from and to locations of the flights as per their requirements.

Fig.Ticket Printing

After the flight has been booked the client has to enter the booking no. and have the ticket printed for further procedures.

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Fig.Validating ticket

The passenger is required to enter their schedule id here and the have their all the details displayed so the passenger can verify all the entered details.

Fig.Feedback form

This is the feedback form which the client can fill if he/she wants to enter some feedback about the web service.

Fig.Booking cancellations

This window allows the cancellation of the booked flights of the passenger however it does require the password to be entered.

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Harsh Parmar, IJRIT-237 5. Advantages

1) Our System provides a simple and convenient way to check-in avoiding time consuming views.

2) Our system is eco-friendly because it avoids the need to print the boarding pass.

3) Passenger has an option to select their preferred seating.

4) Some airlines have a faster baggage drop line for those who have already checked-in by SMS or Web.

6. Project Language

Front End: Microsoft ASP.Net 2008 Back End: Microsoft SQL Server 2005

6.1 About Visual Studio

The Microsoft Visual Studio development system is a suite of development tools designed to aid software developers—whether they are novices or seasoned professionals—face complex challenges and create innovative solutions. Every day, software developers break through tough problems to create software that makes a difference in the lives of others. Visual Studio's role is to improve the process of development to make the work of achieving those breakthroughs easier and more satisfying.

6.2 About SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is comprehensive, integrated data management and analysis software that enables organizations to reliably manage mission-critical information and confidently run today’s increasingly complex business applications. SQL Server 2005 allows companies to gain greater insight from their business information and achieve faster results for a competitive advantage.

7. Conclusions

Thus we have successfully implemented a self service system that delivers the boarding pass via SMS to the passengers on the cell phone

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References

[1] Jaromir Siroky, Pavlina Hlavsova, 2013“Possibiltes of implementing Airport Self Service Technologies.”

[2] Milica Kalic, Bojan Markovic, Jovana Kuljanin, 2013“The Airline Boarding problem : Simulation Based Approach From different players perspective.”

[3] Shady G.Abdelaziz, Abdelfatah A.Hegazy, Ahmed Elabbassy, 2010,“Study Of Airport Self Service technology within Experimental Research of checking techniques ”

[4] Van den breil, M.H.L, Vallalobos,J.R.Hogg,G.I Lindemann,T.,Mule,V.A.,2005,American West Airlines Develops efficient boarding strategies. Interfaces 35,191-201.

[5] Ferrari, P., Nagel, K., 2005.Robustness of efficient boarding in airplanes. Transportation Research Record 1915,44-54

[6] Bazargan,M.,2007.A linerage programming approach for aircraft boarding strategy. European Journal of Operational Research Letters 36,597-60.

[7] Bachamat, E., Elkin, M., 2008.”bounds on the performance of back-to-front airplane boarding policies.”Operation Reseach Letters 36, 597-60

[8] Steffen,J.,2008.Optimal boarding method for airline passenger. Journal for Air Transport management 14,146-150

[9] Weiss, David.”Analysis: Kiosk Uptime, Revenue.” Airport Business, July 2006:9-11

[10] Miller, Jared Keith.”Reducing the Air Travel Hassle Factor Through Self-Service Check-In Process Improvements.”MSc Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,2003.

[11] Oliver, R.J.,(1997), “Satisfaction:A Behavioural Perspective on the Customer,NY:McGraw-Hill”

[12] Gatingon, H. and Thomas S.R. (1991).”Innovative Decision Processes,” in Handbook of Consumer Behaviour, Thomas S.R. and Harold. H.Kassarjian.eds. Englewood Cliffs,NJ:Prentice Hall,316-348.

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[13] Conway,Peter.”Common vision.”Airline Business,January 2006:40-42

[14] IATA website,”CUSS Airport Readiness Interactive Map.” (http://www.iata.org/stb/maps/cuss.html) [15] Finnair Self check in video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcIYWYXwwDE.

[16] H.Parmar,S.Kulkarni,J.Mistry,K.Shah,G.Gourshete “Study of self service technologies.”

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