Flight Booking System

A flight booking system with real-time pricing and a seamless user experience.

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Inspiration

The inspiration for the Flight Booking System name from the need for a simple, user-friendly, and efficient way to book flights. Many existing systems are either too complex or lack intuitive interfaces, so we aimed to create a streamlined booking experience with real-time pricing.

What it does

The Flight Booking System allows users to:

  • Select departure and destination locations.
  • Choose between Economy and Business Class.
  • Opt for additional meal services.
  • Calculate real-time ticket prices based on flight distance and selected options.
  • Handle invalid inputs with proper error messages to prevent incorrect bookings.

How we built it

  • Java (Swing): Used for building the GUI-based booking interface.
  • OpenWeatherMap API: Fetches location coordinates for distance calculation.
  • Haversine Formula: Computes the distance between two locations.
  • JSON Parsing (org.json library): Processes API responses to extract location data.
  • OOP Principles: Ensures clean and modular code structure.

Challenges we ran into

  • API Handling: Managing API response errors and invalid locations.
  • GUI Design: Creating an intuitive yet functional interface.
  • Dynamic Pricing: Implementing a reliable price calculation model.
  • Dependency Management: Integrating external libraries while keeping the project structured.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Successfully integrating an API for real-time distance calculations.
  • Developing a smooth and interactive GUI with Java Swing.
  • Creating a modular and scalable codebase for future enhancements.

What we learned

  • Efficient API integration and JSON data handling.
  • Advanced Java Swing techniques for GUI development.
  • Applying mathematical formulas (Haversine) for real-world applications.

What's next for Flight Booking System

  • Implement a database to store booking history and user details.
  • Integrate real-time flight schedules from airline APIs.
  • Enhance the GUI with modern UI elements.
  • Add payment gateway integration for online ticket purchases.

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