Search for offers¶
After successful authorization in the MixVel Cashier web application, the user will be directed to the main search section, where they can search for a route using various additional parameters.
The "Search" section allows the user to search for a simple or complex route. To search for an order or view an active order, the user can use the "Order" section.
Search parameters¶
Search Section
Primary Search Fields¶
- Departure and Arrival fields are required. The user must begin by entering either a city/airport/station code, or a city/airport/station name using a Cyrillic or Latin keyboard. When typing in the fields, the system displays suggestions from the MixVel city and station catalogue. To complete entering in the field, select a value from the pop-up suggestions. The current release includes graphical suggestions for city and airport searches. If the city and airport codes are the same, the user can select the desired value with the corresponding icon.
City
Airport
Mixing alphabets is prohibited.
Departure Date and Return Date. Departure Date is a required field. The user can enter the date manually in the DD/MM/YYYY format or use the drop-down calendar. To select the year and month, the user must click the corresponding fields in the calendar and select values from the drop-down lists for the year or month. The flight route search is limited to 365 days from the current date.
Drop-down calendar
Passengers is a required field. The user can manually enter the passenger category in the 1ККК/ format, where
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«1» - number of passengers per category
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«ККК» - the 3-letter passenger category code
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«/» - a separator, which will be automatically added.
When entering a category using the keyboard, the system will display a suggestion with the category code and name. It is possible to search for offers with special passenger category codes.
Manual passenger category entry
Alternatively, the user can select passenger categories from a list of frequently used categories. The user can expand the list of frequently used categories by clicking on the person icon. Next to each category, the user can manage the number of passengers in that category.
Frequently used categories list:
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ADT - Adult 12+
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CNN - Child 2-12
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INF - Infant 0-2 without seat
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INS - Infant 0-2 with seat
To confirm the selection of passenger categories and the amount of passengers for each category the user should press the «OK» button.
Drop-down list of frequently used passenger categories
The default passenger category and the amount of passengers for the category is 1 ADT.
Additional Parameters Fields¶
| Field | Description |
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| Cabin | An optional field with values from a drop-down list. Using this filter limits the end results by the class of service or cabin; The available options are: Economy/Premium Economy/Business/First (by default the search is not limited to any cabin) |
| Subclasses (RBD) | An optional field. It is possible to use a Cyrillic or Latin keyboard, mixing alphabets is prohibited. A maximum of 3 RBDs can be entered. A separator (a comma) will be added automatically |
| Brand | An optional field. Using this filter allows the user to find airline fares, which include flight services and sets of ancillary services, bundled into commercially recognizable groups with different price levels. Only one brand code of maximum 10 symbols (latin letters and numbers) may be entered. When using this filter, the user must specify the carrier in the "Carriers" field |
| Carriers | An optional field. Using this filter, the user can find particular airlines by the airline code. It is permitted to use a Cyrillic or Latin keyboard (2-3 letters) and both IATA and TCH codes are supported. This field becomes mandatory when the "Brand" filter is used |
| Departure Time | An optional field defining the departure time from/to and is filled in the format HH:MM-HH:MM. The filter is based on the departure time interval of the first flight in the search |
| Arrival Time | An optional field defining the arrival time from/to and is filled in the format HH:MM-HH:MM. The filter operates on the arrival time interval at the final destination of the requested route |
| Connecting city | An optional field. The user must begin entering the city, airport, or station code, or the city, airport, or station name—or one of them using a Cyrillic or Latin keyboard. As the user enters the fields, the system will offer suggestions from the MixVel catalogue of cities and stations. The user must select a value from the pop-up suggestion. Mixing alphabets is prohibited |
| Form of payment | An optional field with values from a drop-down list. Available payment types are CA (cash) and IN (payment order). The payment type can be changed during the order payment process |
| Currency | An optional field. The user should begin entering the currency code or currency name using a Cyrillic or Latin keyboard. The system will offer suggestions from the MixVel currency catalogue according to the symbols entered by the user. Next, the user should select the currency value from the pop-up suggestion. Mixing alphabets is prohibited |
| Search type | An optional field with values from a drop-down list. It is available to select between Regular search type or a Corporate agreement search type. By default this field is set to “Regular”. Selecting the Corporate Agreement search option will open additional fields for data entry. For more information on the Corporate Agreement search, see the "Search for Tripartite (3D) Agreement Proposals" section. Multiple corporate agreements can be added by clicking the "+" button |
| Direct Flights | An optional parameter. This filter allows the user to find only direct flights |
| Allow airport change | An optional filter that enables users to include connecting flights with airport changes within the same city |
| Baggage | An optional parameter. Using this filter, the user can find only offers with free baggage included in the offer price |
| Hand Luggage | An optional setting which will display offers with carry-on luggage included in the offer price |
| M2 agreement | An optional parameter. This filter allows the user to find only offers under M2 agreement |
Route search. Simple route¶
A simple route search is used for a single destination, either outbound or roundtrip. The search requires completing four mandatory fields. Additional search parameters are provided in separate fields and are optional. These allow the user to refine the search according to specific requirements.
Required fields:
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Departure;
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Arrival;
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Departure Date;
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Passengers.
Return Date is optional.
The user can access additional filters for simple route search by clicking the «Additional filters» button:
Additional Filters
Additional filters include (see the Additional Parameter Fields section):
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Cabin (class of service) selection;
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Carrier selection;
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Search by subclass (RBD);
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Filter by brand name;
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Search for baggage offers only;
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Search for offers that include hand luggage;
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Search with departure time restrictions;
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Search with arrival time restrictions;
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Search for direct routes only;
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Connecting routes only, specifying the connecting city (or airport);
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Search for routes with a change of airport;
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Calculation of offers in a specific currency;
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Search for offers specifying multiple corporate agreements;
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Search for Cash or Invoice payment types;
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M2 agreement (This functionality enables the sale of interline transfer itineraries involving multiple airlines that participate in the Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreement (MITA). The Transport Clearing House (TCH) acts as the administrator of the M2 Multilateral Agreement.)
Route search. Complex route¶
A complex itinerary is a composite route and can include more than one flight direction. To search for a complex itinerary, click «Complex Route» in the upper right corner of the flight search window. Additional segments can be added to the route by clicking the «Plus» sign, and segments can be removed by clicking the «Delete» cross button at the end of the main parameters line. By default, the complex itinerary search form contains at least two route lines.
Complex route search
Required fields:
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Departure;
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Arrival;
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Departure Date;
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Passengers;
Complex route search form includes general route search filters:
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Direct Flights;
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Allow airport change;
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Baggage;
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Hand Luggage;
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Search type;
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Form of Payment;
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Currency;
Additional search filters for each route part are unavailable in the current release.
Offer search for tripartite (3D) agreements¶
To search for offers with confidential discounts under corporate contracts, the user must change the search type by selecting «Corporate Agreement» in the «Search Type» field.
Additional parameter «Search type»
Corporate fares are confidential and cannot be publicly sold through the MixVel Cashier web application. Their use is restricted by the terms of a tripartite agreement between the Airline, the Corporate Client, and the Agent. The Agent receives the parameters necessary for searching for confidential fares in the tripartite agreement.
After changing the search type, the MixVel Cashier web application interface will display several additional fields:
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Airline (Carrier) — input field for the airline code (IATA or TCH), 2-3 characters. Optional.
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Contract Number — input field for the software contract identifier. Optional.
When using the MixVel text terminal, the agent uses the discount document to add a discount code. -
Discount Code — software account identifier input field for automatic pricing of flights with special discounts. This parameter is mandatory. Discount codes must begin with ACC or IDT.
When using the MixVel text terminal, the agent uses the OTHSACC special service remark to add the contract number. -
TourCode — input field for the tour code. Optional.
When using the MixVel text terminal, the agent uses the OTHSCDTR special service remark to add a tour code.
Additional search parameters block for 3D agreement search
If the user needs to specify multiple corporate contracts for the search, the user can enter information for multiple contracts simultaneously using the «Add» plus button, which will add an additional set of fields.
The «Corporate Agreement» search type can be used to enter promo codes and other discount codes.
Search results¶
After clicking «Search Flights» for a route with the specified parameters, the user receives a list of commercial offers for transportation. The search results page contains the following information and structure:
Route search results
1) A row with the number of passengers used in the search, divided by category:
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total number of passengers;
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passenger category and the number of passengers for each category.
A row with passenger categories
2) An offer may consist of one or multiple flight segments. All flights within a single offer are grouped together under a blue banner featuring a «Price» button and a fare rules button labeled «Rule».
3) «Price» button – displays the total price of the offer in the user’s selected currency, shown as a numeric value followed by a single-character currency code (e.g., “1,250 €”). Tapping this button initiates the booking process.
4) «Details» Arrow Button — positioned to the right of the Price button, this button expands a detailed breakdown of the route’s pricing and the number of tickets included in the offer.
A single offer without price details
A single offer with price details expanded
6) «Rules» Button — displays the Fare Rules applicable to the specific offer. These rules will open in a pop-up window.
7) The blue informational field labeled «Carry-on and Baggage Allowance» is clickable. By tapping it, the user can view detailed baggage information for all passenger categories included in the search: all permitted baggage options under the applicable allowance, as well as additional baggage options that fall outside the free baggage allowance. The field displays the allowance corresponding to the oldest passenger category in the search.
A pop-up window with detailed baggage rules
8) Main offer information:
| Legend | Description |
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Airline code and flight number |
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Departure airport (including terminal, if applicable), departure time, departure date, and day of the week |
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Arrival airport (including terminal, if applicable), arrival time, arrival date, and day of the week |
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Flight duration |
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Baggage and carry-on allowance (clickable button) |
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Additional fare attributes from the brand: Refundable fare indicator Seat selection included in fare Meal included in fare Lounge access included in fare |
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Booking class (sub-class), number of available commercial seats, cabin class, brand code, and brand name |
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Number of tickets in the offer or order Number of tickets per passenger |
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Connection details and layover duration |
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Price button – initiates the order creation process |
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Fare rules view button |
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If the search was performed with the «M2 Agreement» filter applied, the «M2» icon will appear on the price button |
Fare Rules¶
Fare Rules represent a formalized set of terms that a passenger must comply with for the carrier to apply a specific fare. Fare Rules may include conditions related to passenger details, ticket issuance/exchange/refund procedures, carriage specifics, and other relevant conditions.
To view the Fare Rules, the user must click the «Rules» button in one of the following contexts:
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Within a specific offer in the route search results,
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In the selected offer during the booking process, or
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In an already created order.
Clicking the button opens a pop-up window displaying the Fare Rules for the selected flight segment. If the itinerary contains multiple segments, the user can review the Fare Rules for each individual segment by switching between tabs located at the top of the pop-up window.
Should any ancillary services be included in the offer, their respective terms and conditions will also be displayed within the same Fare Rules window.
A pop-up window with Fare Rules
Fare Rules apply to the following fare types:
- Standard fares impose no restrictions on carriage and include full-year fares for First, Business, and Economy cabins.
- Special fares, which carriers establish with specific conditions — such as minimum and maximum stay requirements at the destination, ticket refundability, rebooking rules, etc. Special fares are typically priced lower than standard fares, enabling airlines to attract additional passengers and thereby increase revenue.
Basic fare restrictions may be defined within the following categories:
- Selectability
- Day of week / Time of day
- Seasonality
- Flight applicability
- Booking and ticketing
- Minimum stay
- Maximum stay
- Stopovers
- Transfers
- Fare construction and combinations
- Blackout dates
- Fare surcharges or discounts
- Accompanied passenger requirements
- Carriage restrictions
- Sales restrictions
- Penalties for voluntary changes
- Highest Intermediate Point/ Mileage accrual rules
- Ticketing advisories
- Child and infant discounts
- Group leader discounts
- Agent discounts
- Other discounts
- Additional fare restrictions
- Fare basis (as defined in Fare Rules)
- Voluntary exchange
- Voluntary refund
- Confidential fare restrictions
- General applicability