Third Party API Integration

So, what exactly is a Third Party API? It’s like a secret passage that allows your website or application to access functionalities or data from another source. In simpler terms, it’s the bridge that enables one application to talk to another. Using third-party APIs is like having a shortcut- it saves time and effort by letting you use existing functionalities without having to build them from scratch.

Third-party APIs play a crucial role in avoiding data duplication in complex environments. This eliminates the need for manual data entry and ensures data consistency. In contrast, a first-party API is developed internally within the same organization, often to facilitate communication between microservices in a microservices architecture.

In the past, app creators had to build every feature from scratch. Now, developers can use third-party APIs to access features that would otherwise take significant time and effort to create, reducing costs and development time. Third-party API integration involves connecting an external service’s API to your application. It requires developer expertise to implement and relies on the provider for maintenance and updates.

One of the big third-party APIs in travel is flight. When booking flights for your customers, third-party APIs from airlines are usually involved. With the inevitable changes in flight details and information, it is crucial for travel agents always to have the most up-to-date data to book and plan an itinerary. This is where third-party API comes in; the airlines update data on their end for their flights and add any changes; this data is then fed through the API and shared with travel agent booking systems like our product CruiseConnect. This means the agents can provide their customers with the most up-to-date flight pricing, times and dates. As well as have the most up-to-date information about changes and cancellations. Using a third-party API for flights also means you have access to a whole host of suppliers; this means you can compare flight prices for similar trips with different airlines, allowing you to find the best deals for your customers.

At Traveltek, we understand technology. Our developers have been working on travel technology for over 25 years. We understand the industry and keep up to date with the latest trends and developments, ensuring our products are always one step ahead. Our products are designed around API and third-party API integration, as we know how important it is for travel businesses to have access to their suppliers’ real-time data. Our development team has worked hard to ensure our products allow third-party APIs to integrate easily, considering the many different suppliers and their different feeds and data sets. We want to make searching, booking and retrieval as straightforward and user-friendly as possible for travel agents and businesses so that you can concentrate more on sales and customer service without worrying about slow and clunky tech getting in your way.