Looking for a flight comparison script

Discussion in 'Scripts' started by Araneum, Apr 30, 2008.

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    Araneum, Apr 30, 2008 IP
  2. iamsgf

    iamsgf Active Member

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    Dude, to be honest you have no chance. flight comparison scripts require a massive level of maintenace, server resources, etc etc and cost a hell of alot to make. we have spent the last 3 years developing one for a client.

    The biggest challenge in this field is that 90% of providers do not provide XML feeds and they require to be screen scrapped.
     
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    iamsgf Active Member

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    if you want check out my flights to australia blog below. You will find 2 x comparison functions there. the one at the top is from Trade Doubler and the one at the bottom is from my client.
     
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    Araneum Active Member

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    Hi

    I´ve joined trade doubler as I think you are right in that the affiliate option is the best way to go.

    Thanks for the ideas :)
     
    Araneum, May 4, 2008 IP
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    OK, I'm reviving a very old thread. Can someone tell me if was ever true or if its still true? I'm looking for a good option for comparing flight prices myself (for affiliates).
     
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    There are a ton of ways to go about this. Off the top of my head this is the most polished but its pretty complex stuff. That said, there are a bunch of them.

    http://www.priceline.com/affiliates/

    Nigel
     
    Nigel Lew, Apr 21, 2013 IP