Is there an API for actually purchasing airfares?

Question

Does any major travel website have such an API, for example -- e.g., Expedia, Travelocity, Kayak, etc.? Presumably it would have to involve a secure connection, credit card information, etc.

Honestly, I don't even know enough to know whether this is an absurd question. Just curious if anyone out there happens to know what the options are.

Answer 1

There probably are, but I doubt they would be public. More like interfaces for partners and large clients.

Answer 2

many of those sites you listed use Sabre for bookings. More information here:

http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com/home

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Would this help?

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