Can a flight booking API tell my agency when an airline changes a booked flight?

Yes, a flight booking API can help your agency find out when an airline changes the time, flight number or route of a booked journey. The information available depends on the airline, the flight supplier and the API connection, so not every change will appear in the same way or at the same speed.

Some connections send an update when a schedule change is recorded, while others require the booking to be checked again before the new details appear. Your portal or agency system may then show the changed itinerary, mark the booking for attention or notify the staff member handling it. Customer notifications may also be possible, depending on the features included in your plan and how the booking process has been set up.

The API may show the replacement flight and whether the airline needs a response, but it does not always mean that the change can be accepted automatically. Major changes, cancelled flights and unsuitable alternatives may need your staff to contact the supplier, review other options or request a refund. The final choices and conditions are controlled by the airline and supplier.

Before relying on automatic updates, check which schedule change messages your chosen flight suppliers provide, how often bookings are refreshed, and what your staff must do when a changed booking is flagged.