Mileage purchase options for frequent traveler award redemption by rule
US8615425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0233
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques, for automatically determining frequent traveler award redemptions by rule are disclosed. The frequent travel award redemption program is encoded in rules using predefined data structures based on fare by rule data structures. The techniques automatically determine a travel itinerary based on a query and the rules. Also included is a graphical user interface that displays a plurality of possible travel options for redemption using a frequent travel award. The rules include fields to determine co-pay options and for calculating mileage purchase options.
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