Network value of a flight leg booking

US11620590B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. · US

Inventors

• James Fox · Tempe, US
• Marcial Lapp · Ann Arbor, US
• Julianne Bowles · Tempe, US
• Randeep Ramamurthy · Phoenix, US
• Yuxi Xiao · Tempe, US
• Daniel Muzich · Phoenix, US
• Thomas Trenga · Mesa, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 12, 2020
• Grant date: Apr 4, 2023
• Expiry date: Jan 13, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q50/14
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

In a computerized remapping system for airline seat bookings, actual airline seat bookings are restated in a remapped form reflecting the value of each leg of the booking from a network perspective, facilitating improved demand forecasts for subsequent seat bookings. In this manner, seat protects and seat pricing may be better allocated to align with actual demand.