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OAG Data, the power behind the best decisions

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No one knows aviation data like OAGOur database has over 900 airlines, of which nearly 800 operate under their own designator. During an average month, 99.6% of all schedules are updated but the impressive statistics dont end there:

*per month

Dynamic Schedules Messages

total number of outbound dynamic messages delivered within 1.21 minutes of database validation 2,489,637*

average daily number delivered 82,987

SSM (Standard Schedule Messages)

number of airlines supplying direct SSM messages into OAG database 150+*

average number of SSM messages processed daily 62,767

total number of SSM messages processed usually around 1,883,011*

average % of OAG database refreshed daily, as a result of SSM updates 30%

Airline Profile

total number of designated low cost carriers 113*

number of airlines filing Cargo & Truck (F&V) services 144*

Percentage of all flights within the OAG database which are filed as pure cargo services 10%

IATA Information + Added / Reinstated Carriers

total number of added or reinstated airlines in last 12 months 60

carriers that have ceased, suspended or merged operations (over the same period) 86

Flight Status

flight status updates processed each month over 21,000,000*

equates to a daily average of 715,000


Introduction to Data

OAG DataIn a world where the most comprehensive and up-to-the-minute information is crucial to business success, you can rely on OAG Data. Unparalleled in its accuracy and timeliness, OAG manages the definitive worldwide airline database. With over 80 years of history in airline data consolidation and distribution, OAG has unrivalled experience and expertise, and a partner base than spans the globe. With information continuously updated 24/7, OAG is the unrivalled data source for the aviation industry.


OAG Flight Status is a single source, real-time system for flight status data, delivering key information such as schedule changes, cancellations, delays, diversions and re-routings, terminal and baggage reclaim changes and gate information. The moment an airline identifies a delay or cancellation, it generates and sends a message to OAG, which automatically updates the Flights Status database. And with extensive processing and validation procedures in place, quality of data is assured at all times.

Flight Status Data

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Schedules and related data feed the worlds global distribution systems and travel portals, as well as driving our customers internal systems (including airlines, aircraft manufacturers and government agencies). If the validation, correction and distribution of this data is not 100% accurate, it can have serious financial consequences. OAG play a pivotal role in this key area, distributing schedules information across multiple industry channels for over 900 airlines.

Schedules Data



OAG Schedules Data

OAG Schedules Data is at the very heart of airline distribution services, providing a unique solution enabling over 900 of the worlds airlines to distribute their schedules across the industrys global sales and marketing channels.

Integral to the industry, OAG can receive schedules information in a variety of structures, and with quality being of paramount importance, OAG standardises the data into one format ready for customers to access.

As an active participant of SISC, the industry regulator of data exchange, OAG understands the importance of accepting, validating, loading and distributing data in accordance with industry standards.

With over 80 years of experience, OAG is the leading source of consolidated airline schedules data, and holding archived data back to 1976, OAGs trusted heritage and infrastructure is designed to deliver solutions that provide Absolute Aviation Advantage.


Overview Who uses it?

Airlines, Airports and Airport Service Providers

Government & Industry Organisations

Manufacturers

Travel Distribution

Travel Technology and Software Companies

Connection generation, timetable marketing, products and competitor analysis, crew planning, resource management and network planning.

Analysis, logistics, software development and infrastructure projects

Resource management, sales forecasting, analysis and MRO

Reservations, ticket fulfilment, booking, passenger services, flight look-up services and competitive advantage

Cross-platform development projects, app/ mobile technology development and prototyping and R&D feasibility studies


OAG Schedules Data products

OAG SSIM (Standard Schedules Information Manual) data file fully compliant with IATA standards provides passenger flight schedules information on a daily / weekly / monthly / annual or ad-hoc basis.


OAG SSIM

Query the most comprehensive schedules database and connection builder in the world, powering travel tools with maximum customer control at minimum cost. For businesses that require simple and easy access to the latest direct flights and dynamic connection generation.

OAG OnDemand


The ultimate schedule information system exclusive to OAG. Receive the latest schedule changes as they happen. Designed for the leading players in the travel industry, who rely on having the latest schedule information at all times.

OAG Dynamic


OAG Worldwide Direct Flights (WDF) is a complete file of worldwide flight schedules, organised in alphabetic departure and arrival airport order, available in custom formats Excel, CSV and Plain Text.


OAG WDF



OAG DynamicFast, flexible and reliable, providing instant access to the most up-to-date and accurate flight schedule information

Airlines react quickly to market demand; adjusting flight schedules to seize competitive advantage. When an airline changes a flight schedule, you need to know and fast. Passengers need to be re-booked or re-ticketed, your system and online displays need to be updated, and your sales agents need to know about it. You need instant access to schedule changes in the format you need; from a source you trust.

Thats where OAG Dynamic comes in. As soon as an airline makes a schedule change, OAG Dynamic delivers the correct information straight to your system, providing immediate sales opportunities and competitive advantage for you and your airline partners. All of which leads to lower processing costs, fewer passenger re-bookings and better customer service.


Key features

> Ground-breaking enhancement to OAGs renowned schedules processing and distribution service for the global airline industry

> Efficient, fast and reliably accurate flight schedules updates

> Updates delivered in a choice of formats

> Flight schedule changes are delivered in real time

> Instant synchronisation with airline schedule management systems.

> Operating and non-operating (codeshare) flights included

> Customise feeds to meet specific business demands: customise by service type, carrier and flight number / ranges

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OAG OnDemandTake control of your flight information supply with the ultimate flexible solution


Key features

> tailor your specific query to get the results you need

> Updated daily, direct access to flight schedules up to a year ahead

> Incorporates direct flights plus dynamically generated single and double connections including low cost carriers

> transactional pricing model

> SaaS model, uses httP / SOAP web service protocols

> Easy, efficient and fast

> Full technical documentation available

Providing the ultimate in flexibility, OAG OnDemand is our premier web service, giving our customers immediate and easy access to our superior data. Power your host system with the worlds best flight schedules look-up API.

Thanks to OAG OnDemand, you can enrich your product content, reduce operational costs and improve customer service. Go ahead seize the competitive advantage with maximum coverage at minimum cost.


Unique to OAG OnDemand - access flights you wont find in any GDS system

The flexibility and simplicity of the OAG Data solution gives us just what we need, up to date and reliable flight information, right into our own booking system

Simon OSullivan Regional Director Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services


OAG SSIMThe perfect solution for comprehensive and fully detailed flight schedules data

OAG SSIM is a consolidated global data set, for electronic data exchange, providing customers with complete passenger and cargo schedules data of the highest quality available. With this data at the heart of your systems, you can be confident that your customers will receive the best possible experience, eliminating the frustration and costs associated with failed bookings and re-bookings caused by less reliable data.

Because the data is of such high quality, operational, booking and planning systems can be run at maximum efficiency, making it easier for airlines and travel distribution companies to deliver high standards of customer service. On top of which, productivity is improved by robust strategic and financial projections, saving you the time and costs associated with unnecessary calculations.


For more than six years Wego has made valuable use of OAGs SSIM. Supplying accurate and easy to use flight data is a priority in our business and weve found OAG flight schedule data completely reliable and at the technological forefront of flight data providers. The SSIM files are easy to work with, highly accurate and cover a comprehensive set of carriers providing agents, airlines, and travel intermediaries with a seamless service.

Nedyalko Terziev, Product Manager, Wego See key features >



OAG SSIM


Key features

> Data sourced directly from OAGs global flight schedules database containing schedules for over 900 airlines, the most comprehensive in the industry

> Formatted to comply with all aspects of the Standard Schedules Information Manual (SSIM) Chapter 7, as defined by the International Air transport Association (IAtA)

> Data validity may be set in accordance with the needs of each individual customer

> Choice of full, partial and changes-only SSIM files

> Coverage can include all carriers or any sub-set to meet individual needs

> Offers wide range of content options

> Choice of delivery frequency: daily/weekly/monthly/annually/ad-hoc

> range of compression and transmission options

> Full technical documentation and sample record layouts available on request

Custom options available. Contact us to build yours now


OAG WDFPower your products with comprehensive schedule data in the format of your choice

Improve your customers experience by powering your systems with accurate content from the worlds most comprehensive source of passenger and cargo flight schedules data. the flexibility of OAG WDF (Worldwide Direct Flights) gives you complete control over your data supply and how you use it.

A consolidated file of all point-to-point passenger and cargo schedules data, OAG WDF is available in a variety of formats for easy access, integration and usability. It provides airlines, airports, travel technology companies and the global travel industry with a flexible supply of comprehensive and accurate flight schedules data to improve the quality of their products and services.

Your scheduling and operational teams can view, manipulate and analyse bulk flight schedules information with ease, helping to streamline your internal processes and boost efficiencies. Best of all, you can seamlessly integrate the file directly into your IT infrastructure without the need for manual input, ready to power reservation systems and applications for your customers from the word go.


We have been using OAG in our Concierge ground transportation booking and dispatch system for 10 years. We have always found a high degree of accuracy in the data and have been complimented by our customers on its ease of use. The data is always delivered on time and we have never experienced any problems with loading it into our system.

John Bankes,IT Director, Dial-a-Cab

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OAG WDF


Key features

> Data sourced directly from OAGs global flight schedules database by far the most comprehensive in the industry

> Flight schedules validity up to one year ahead

> Customer-made format for easy viewing and usability

> Choice of file formats including Excel, CSv and plain text

> Flexible content parameters to meet individual needs

> Coverage can include all carriers or any sub-set

> Fields and codes can be added or removed

> Additional content from related OAG databases can be integrated as required

> Files can be delivered daily or at a frequency of your choice

> Full file replacements or daily changes can be supplied

> Full technical documentation and sample record layouts available upon request

Custom options available. Contact us to build yours now


OAG Flight Status

OAG provides the worlds most accurate flight status information from a single source. Updated with over 600,000 messages per day, and delivering information relating to scheduled arrivals/ departures, actual arrivals/departures, airborne/touchdown times, cancellations, delays, gate changes, terminal changes, baggage claim changes, aircraft equipment and codeshare details all this accurate and timely information can be delivered dynamically in an easy to integrate XMl format.

The excellence of this service leads to better operational planning, increased productivity, increased efficiency and improved customer communication.

With an historical database back to 2004 and with worldwide coverage approaching 85%, extensive processing and validation procedures are continuously undertaken to ensure the quality and efficiency of data at all times.


Overview

OAG Flight Status is the most reliable flight status information service available, with outstanding global coverage and unparalleled accuracy

Josh Marks, masflight, Chief Executive Officer


OAG Flight Status


Airports

Who uses it?

Airport Service Providers

Enables airports to access and utilise the most up-to-date information about flight delays and cancellations for operational planning and customer communications.

Improve customer service by efficiently deploying resources to meet expectations.

Enables airport service providers to provide reliable service and streamline operations as they can respond to changes in flight status.

Boost productivity and reduce costs with a single supply of reliable data that is instantly usable, freeing up busy staff from time-consuming data management procedures.

Government Agencies

Monitor past flight movements for border control.

Insurance & Claims Companies

Travel Agents

Saves insurance and claims companies money by not paying compensation on invalid customer claims for delays and cancellations.

Increases efficiency as it makes it easier and quicker for insurance and claims companies to determine whether claim falls within their policy

Alert customers to changes to their flights before they arrive at the airport.

Prepare for customer and supplier negotiations with analysis of airline, airport and route performance.

Travel & Software Technology Companies

Enables travel technology companies and other travel related organisations to access and utilize the most up-to-date information about flight delays and cancellations, with a breadth of applications across different interfaces.


OAG Flight Status products

When customers need accurate, analytical data, OAG Historical Flight Status is the ultimate go to tool, delivering information via the web or graphical user interface (GUI) as and when required.


Historical Flight Status

With no large, up-front development or capital investment required, OAG Flight Status OnDemand is the financially astute way for customers to pull live data as and when they need it.

For customers who need continuous, up-to-date flight status data, OAG Dynamic Flight Status is a must. Live, up-to-the-minute data that can be used for operational purposes delivered quickly and securely, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Dynamic Flight Status




Historical Flight StatusFlight Status OnDemand



Dynamic Flight StatusThe most comprehensive and accurate real-time flight status data in a consistent and easy-to-integrate XML format

OAG Dynamic Flight Status delivers a consolidated feed of real-time flight status data directly into a host system. Full flight schedule data is integrated with this status information to provide a live, totally dynamic overview of a particular flights status at any given time, including:

Delaysforarrivalsanddepartures Actualonandoff-blocktimes Actualairborneandtouchdowntimes Flightcancellations Gatechanges,terminalchanges,diversionsandbaggageclaimchanges


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Status updates are delivered dynamically via direct feeds in XML format, for quick and easy integration into existing databases and systems all available to view from 48 hours prior to a flights scheduled departure, up to its actual arrival time. No manual input or intervention is required and cancellation notifications are flagged up to 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure.



The most comprehensive and accurate real-time flight status data in a consistent and easy-to-integrate XML format

Key features

> One stop shopping means customers only need to integrate a single feed

> Extremely flexible delivering the entire status database or just the airlines and airports needed

> Fast, efficient and reliable

> Global coverage approaching 85% and growing

> Matches operating and marketing flight numbers

> Updates for the entire journey not just wheels up, wheels down data

> 24/7 customer support

Dynamic Flight Status




Flight Status OnDemandInstant access to the latest flight status information via a web service linking directly to the OAG database

OAG Flight Status OnDemand is a sophisticated web service that dynamically queries OAG Flight Status data to deliver flight information directly to the customer whenever they need it. the data seamlessly integrates into websites and travel applications, delivering exactly what the customer needs to power their online services.

The customer controls what data they get, when they get it, and how it integrates with host systems, applications and websites. 24/7 access means customers have up-to-the-minute information on flight delays and cancellations, with data available by carrier / flight number and airport pair.

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Flight Status OnDemand

Key features

> receive data for non-stop legs of a flight or all legs in a flight routing

> Uses XMl & SOAP/httP interface technologies

> Base schedule data delivered in same XMl response

> Can be set up in days not months so no large up-front development / capital investment costs to worry about

> Full technical documentation provided

> Fast, efficient and reliable data transfer using industry standard web protocols

> Provides added value to any application using industry standard technology

> transparent, scalable pricing model only pay for the data you use

> Monthly usage tracking report




Historical Flight StatusA web-based solution providing access to the most comprehensive database of Historical Flight Status information in the aviation industry

relaunched in 2012, OAG historical Flight Status comprises of detailed information on scheduled and actual departure and arrival times, delay and cancellation information, terminal, gate, baggage claim, aircraft equipment and codeshare information dating back to 2004. totally unique in the market, only OAG offer access to information dating back this far.

Available from 48 hours after flight arrival and constantly updated with over 600,000 messages per day, Historical Flight Status is easily accessible via a simple Graphical User Interface, or XML web service. This product offers the capability to dynamically query OAG Historical Flight Status data using standard industry protocols delivering flight information directly to you, whenever you need it.

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Historical Flight StatusA web-based solution providing access to the most comprehensive database of Historical Flight Status information in the aviation industry

Key features

> OAG offers the MOSt comprehensive database of historical flight status information

> OAG is the ONlY supplier with the ability to offer access to information dating back to 2004

> GUI displays summary and detailed results on-screen with option to export results to Excel in a single click

> Simple search parameters and fast response times

> Web service uses XMl (Extensible Mark-up language) and SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) as the interface and protocol for data transfer

> Flexible pricing model




Pricing

OAG Schedules Packages

OAG Dynamic Monthly / annual licence fee, custom development charges may apply

OAG OnDemand Scalable, transactional pricing model

OAG SSIM Monthly / quarterly / annual licence fees available

OAG WDF Monthly / quarterly / annual licence fees available

Custom As above, plus custom development costs may apply

OAG Flight Status Packages

OAG Dynamic Flight Status Monthly / annual licence fee

OAG Flight Status OnDemand Scalable, transactional pricing model

OAG Historical Flight Status Scalable, transactional pricing model


Only OAGthe reason we exist: to be the power behind the best decisions in global aviation giving our customers Absolute Aviation Advantage. how do we achieve this? By always focusing on quality, and consistently delivering the best aviation data available. But dont take out word for it try our unmatched data solutions for yourself and see for yourself just how well they meet your business requirements.




Weve been an OAG customer for several years. Business travelers demand correct information, and OAG airline flight status and schedules data have proven to be reliable and comprehensive. The quality of OAG and the flexibility of their solutions enable us to get exactly what we need to support our world class products and relentless innovation.

Peter Kraus Sr. Director of Supplier Management Concur


Contact us

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T: +44 (0)1582 695050 E: [email protected]

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