| 摘要 |
<p>The invention is directed at systems and methods which allow a user to quantify non- price characteristics of one or more airfares. The invention provides an indicator, such as an index value (or score or rating), associated with specific airfares and average airfare costs so that one can more quickly assess the non-price characteristics of one or more fares. Such an index values are useful to travelers, travel managers and analysts, and by publishers of airfares, such as GDS's (e.g., Sabre), travel agencies (e.g., American Express), internet-based travel booking sites (e.g., Orbitz) and others to supplement the buyer's ability to compare fares before making a purchase decision.</p> |
