Web-Based Airline Reservation System

Overview

The Advanced Web-Based Airline Reservation System is a Java-based software solution for booking and managing airline tickets online. It is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, providing various features for both passengers and administrators.

Features

User Features

• Flight Search: Allows users to search for available flights based on origin, destination, and travel dates.
• Seat Selection: Enables users to select their preferred seats during the booking process.
• Booking Management: Users can view, modify, and cancel their bookings.
• Passenger Pass Generation: Generates a digital boarding pass for passengers after booking confirmation.
• User Registration and Login: Secure user authentication to manage personal bookings.

Admin Features

• Admin Controls: Admin interface to manage the system.
• Flight Addition/Removal: Admins can add new flights or remove existing ones from the schedule.
• Booking Management: Admins can view and manage all bookings in the system.
• Reporting: Generates reports on various metrics such as booking statistics, flight occupancy, and financial summaries.

System Interfaces

• Client: Web Browser, Operating System (any).
• Web Server: Apache Tomcat, Operating System (any).
• Database: MySQL.

User Interface

• Graphical User Interface (GUI) for both users and administrators, accessible via web browsers.

Communication Interface

• Internet: HTTP/HTTPS Protocol.

Requirements

Software

• Java Development Kit (JDK): Version 8 or higher
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE): NetBeans, Eclipse, or any preferred Java IDE
• MySQL Database:
  • MySQL Server
  • MySQL Connector/J
• Web Server: Apache Tomcat
• Web Browser: Any modern web browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome)

Installation

1. Install JDK:

   • Download and install JDK from the official Oracle website.

2. Install MySQL:

   • Download and install MySQL Server from the official MySQL website.
   • Set up a new database for the airline reservation system.

3. Install Apache Tomcat:

   • Download and install Apache Tomcat from the official Apache Tomcat website.

4. Set Up the Database:

   • Use the provided SQL scripts to set up the necessary database tables and initial data.

5. Configure the Web Server:

   • Deploy the web application on Apache Tomcat.

6. Import the Project into IDE:

   • Open your preferred IDE and import the project.
   • Add MySQL Connector/J to the project libraries.

7. Configure the Application:

   • Update the database connection settings in the configuration file (e.g., application.properties or web.xml).

8. Run the Application:

   • Start the Apache Tomcat server.
   • Open a web browser and navigate to the application's URL.

Usage

User Access

• Flight Search: Enter origin, destination, and travel dates to search for available flights.
• Seat Selection: Choose preferred seats from the available options.
• Booking: Complete the booking process by providing passenger details and payment information.
• Manage Bookings: Log in to view, modify, or cancel bookings.

Admin Access

• Admin Dashboard: Access the admin controls via the admin dashboard.
• Manage Flights: Add, edit, or remove flights from the schedule.
• View Bookings: Monitor and manage all bookings in the system.
• Generate Reports: Create reports on booking statistics and other metrics.

Known Issues

• Database Connection Issues: Ensure the database server is running and the connection settings are correct.
• Browser Compatibility: The application is designed to work with modern web browsers. Ensure you are using the latest version.

Support

For any issues or support, please refer to the project's documentation or contact the support team at [[email protected]].

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.