Pentafox Enhances Passenger Communication by Integrating Booking Contact Data with DCS Through the Guest Bridge Platform
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Background & Story
Departure Control Systems (DCS) play a critical role in managing flight operations and passenger movement. However, the core DCS does not store or expose passenger contact details, such as mobile numbers, directly from booking data. This limitation created communication gaps and operational challenges, especially when teams needed to contact passengers close to departure time. The Guest Bridge Application was introduced as a supporting layer alongside the existing DCS. It retrieves passenger contact and booking information from booking systems using PNR data and makes it available within operational workflows—without modifying core DCS functionality or increasing manual effort.
Technology Stack
Mission
Ensure passenger contact details are available accurately and on time
Enable this access without impacting core DCS functionality or workflows
Goals
Fetch passenger mobile numbers and booking details using PNR information
Support operational and communication needs by enabling passenger contact
Eliminate manual lookups across booking systems
Maintain a single, reliable, and consistent source of passenger information
Challenges
Core DCS does not store passenger contact information
A single PNR may include multiple passengers
Passenger details are required close to departure time
Repeated booking system queries could impact system performance
Solution & Strategy
The Guest Bridge layer was designed as a lightweight and efficient middleware solution
Integration layer operating alongside the existing DCS
Automated data retrieval through scheduled background jobs
Filtering and de-duplication logic to minimize unnecessary booking system calls
Controlled and secure APIs to expose passenger contact details to authorized workflows
Seamless integration without changes to core DCS logic
Collaboration
The application was developed in close collaboration with operations teams and system owners to ensure seamless integration with existing DCS workflows. Data flow, synchronization timing, and usage patterns were carefully aligned with real operational processes, while a strong focus on reliability ensured minimal impact on overall system performance.
Impact & Results
Passenger mobile numbers available when required for operations
Reduced manual effort and communication delays
Avoided duplicate and unnecessary booking system calls
Enabled smooth and timely passenger communication workflows
Improved data accuracy and consistency within DCS operations
Conclusion
The DCS Guest Bridge Application successfully addressed a critical data gap without disrupting existing systems. By introducing a dedicated middleware layer, the solution enabled timely access to passenger contact information, improved operational communication, and ensured data consistency—demonstrating a scalable and non-intrusive approach to system integration in airline operations.
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