Can I show my customer their baggage allowance before they book a flight through your flight booking API?

Yes, your booking flow can show the baggage allowance before the customer confirms a flight when the airline or flight supplier provides that information through the API. This may include cabin baggage, checked baggage, or a note that the selected fare does not include checked baggage.

The details can vary between airlines, routes, and fare types. A basic fare may have a different allowance from a flexible fare on the same flight. Some suppliers return clear baggage information during the search, while others provide it only when the fare is checked again or after passenger details have been entered.

It may also be possible to offer extra checked baggage during booking, but this depends on whether the airline and supplier support baggage as an added service through the API. If they do not, the customer may need to buy extra baggage directly from the airline after the ticket has been issued. The latest allowance should always be checked before payment because airline rules can change.

Ask glideFares to confirm which baggage details and extra baggage options are available from the flight suppliers included in your plan.