API Developer Notes

The API Developer Notes page provides links to multiple papers that can assist you when developing applications that use Galileo Web Services, XML Select, and XML API Desktop. The following table lists the available API Developer Notes and provides a description. Each document is also a link to the PDF file.

Document	Description
A .NET Connection Class Using C#	Use .NET to develop an Apollo connection class to call the GWS XML Select methods.
A Java Connection Class Using Axis	Use Axis to develop an Apollo connection class to call the GWS XML Select methods.
Adding Agency Service Fees Using MCOs	Add fees to a PNR using a Miscellaneous Charge Order.
Adding Agency Service Fees Using TASFs	Add fees to a PNR using Travel Agency Service Fees.
Availability on the Apollo/Galileo CRSs	Overview of the sources of availability that are accessed via the Apollo and Galileo Computer Reservation Systems (CRSs).
Car Shopping and Booking	Explains how to use the CarMatrix_# transaction to shop for car availability and rates and book rental cars.
Creating a PNR/BF	Create an air Passenger Name Record or Booking File.
Cruise Shopping and Booking	Use the original XML Select Cruise Shopping and Booking transactions to shop for and book cruises.
Distinguishing Private, Web, and Category 35 Fares	Explains how to use account codes to differentiate between negotiated fares, Agency Private Fares, Category 35 Fares, and airline-filed Web fares.
GWS Host Sessions	Explains how to initiate and work within a session.
GWS Implementation Best Practices and Development Guidelines	Outlines options, recommendations, and best practices for developing and/or implementing a software application that uses Galileo Web Services (GWS).
Hotel FAQ	Questions about Hotel functionality.
Hotel Shopping and Booking	Shop for and book hotels.
Issuing a Ticket on the Apollo CRS	Basic details of a ticketing approach for online booking applications on the Apollo CRS.
Issuing a Ticket on the Galileo CRS	Basic details of a ticketing approach for online booking applications on the Galileo CRS.
Low Fare Air Shopping	Overview of the air shopping process and the associated Galileo Web Services transactions.
Migrating From XML Select To GWS	Migrate an application from XML Select to GWS.
Seat Maps	Review seat maps and select individual seats.
Travel Industry Airlines and Airfares	High-level overview of airline industry codes, airline routing, airline ticketing, and how fares are created.
Using Galileo Web Services MultiSubmitXml Method	Use the MultiSubmitXml method to submit multiple requests in Galileo Web Services.
Using Fare Quote Super Best Buy on the Apollo CRS	Overview of the flight and fare selection process for Low Fare Shopping, also known as Super Best Buy.
Using Fare Quote Super Best Buy on the Galileo CRS	Overview of the flight and fare selection process for Low Fare Shopping, also known as Super Best Buy.
Using TravelScreen Plus to Create, Update, and Delete PRO/Client Files	Use TravelScreen Plus to work with Apollo PRO Files and Galileo Client Files.