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# Seat Selection API Now Live— Unlock a New Path to Ancillary Revenue Growth!

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Empowering OTAs to monetize seat selection like airlines do — without any development work. Plus, smarter rebooking with synced seats and baggage.

We’re thrilled to announce the **official launch of our Seat Selection API**. This powerful new tool enhances your booking flow, improves customer satisfaction, and unlocks a significant **new revenue stream** through seamless seat upselling.

Alongside it, we’ve upgraded the **ATRIP functionality** to make rebooking faster, more complete, and more professional than ever before.

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## <mark style="color:orange;">**01. Why This Matters for OTAs**</mark>

In today’s competitive online travel market, **ancillary revenue** is no longer optional — it's essential. With airlines increasingly shifting toward unbundled pricing models, especially among LCCs, **seat selection has become one of the most valuable ancillaries** for OTAs to offer.

Our **Seat Selection API** allows you to:

* Offer full seat maps, pricing, and real-time availability
* Bundle seats directly into ticket purchases on your platform
* Monetize seats just like airlines — no technical complexity required

This means **more revenue per booking**, **higher customer satisfaction**, and a **smoother, more airline-like booking experience**.

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## <mark style="color:orange;">**02. Key Feature: Seat Selection API**</mark>

#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">**Seamless OTA Integration**</mark>

* #### No development needed: integrate with existing platforms in minutes
* Users select seats during checkout — no redirection or extra steps
* Seats are automatically bundled with tickets at purchase

#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">**Full Support for LCC Scenarios**</mark>

* Custom seat maps tailored for LCCs
* Real-time availability and dynamic pricing
* Flexible integration with various airline systems

#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">**Built for Ancillary Growth**</mark>

* Upsell premium, legroom, or preferred seats
* Increase average order value by up to 10–15% (based on industry benchmarks)

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## <mark style="color:orange;">**03. ATRIP Upgrade: Smarter Rebooking**</mark>

We’ve enhanced the **ATRIP rebooking process** to now include automatic syncing of:

* Passenger details
* **Selected seats**
* **Checked baggage**

This makes rebooked orders more complete, reduces manual input errors, and improves service quality — especially important during disruptions or flight changes.

#### <mark style="background-color:orange;">**Benefits:**</mark>

* Faster, smoother rebooking workflows
* Higher customer satisfaction during involuntary changes
* Reduced support costs from incorrect baggage/seat mismatches

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## <mark style="color:orange;">**04. Strategic Value for Your OTA**</mark>

By integrating the **Seat Selection API**, you're not just improving the booking experience — you're tapping into a proven revenue driver:

* **Ancillary income growth**: Up to 30% of total revenue can come from non-ticket sources in mature OTAs.
* **Brand loyalty boost**: Offering features like seat selection builds trust and perceived value.
* **Operational efficiency**: Automated bundling and rebooking reduce backend complexity.


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