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Book on hold, plain

DEL-BOM · one way · 1 adult · booked on hold

Hold without GST details and without ancillaries: book with is_hold true, then the booking details with status ONHOLD and pay_till.

  1. 1 Search: 262 options
  2. 2 Reprice: 1 items
  3. 3 Book on hold: 1 passengers
  4. 4 Booking details: 1 passengers
▸2. RepricePOST /flights/reprice1 items
What this step returned: 1 items(click to expand)
  • 1 item(s) sent: option 3d7407a1… / price d4c501aa…
  • Repriced option on journey_indexes [0]: 1 flight (IX 1038 DEL-NMI); multi-flight reprice: no
  • Fare Value PARTIALLY_REFUNDABLE: adult total 3,002, net 3,002; segments[] in the reply: no (detail=journey)
  • Price unchanged since search (no messages)
  • Booking requirements: hold allowed True, passport mandatory False, GST mandatory False, PAN applicable False, DOB adult/child/infant False/True/True
  • Price for the whole booking: total 3,002, net 3,002; itinerary_id expires at valid_till
  • 0 fare rule(s) in the reply
Request body
HTTP 200 · 6999 ms · complete request body (collapsible viewer)
{
  "items": [
    {
      "option_id": "3d7407a1-aae6-46c7-9990-d853ef97e90e",
      "price_id": "d4c501aa-b90d-4601-87d6-333481cef940"
    }
  ]
}
Reply
HTTP 200 · 6999 ms · complete response body (collapsible viewer)
{
  "itinerary_id": "0304205f-51f6-4ff6-a2da-271571a08d83",
  "valid_till": "2026-10-20T21:10:31+05:30",
  "results": [
    {
      "journey_indexes": [
        0
      ],
      "option_id": "3d7407a1-aae6-46c7-9990-d853ef97e90e",
      "segments": [
        {
          "segment_index": 0,
          "journey_index": 0,
          "from": "DEL",
          "to": "NMI",
          "airline_code": "IX",
          "airline_name": "Air India Express",
          "aircraft_type": "Boeing 7M8",
          "flight_number": "1038",
          "departure_time": "2026-11-19T17:40:00",
          "departure_terminal": "1",
          "arrival_time": "2026-11-19T19:45:00",
          "duration": 125
        }
      ],
      "fare": {
        "price_id": "d4c501aa-b90d-4601-87d6-333481cef940",
        "adult": {
          "fare": {
            "base_fare": 899,
            "yq": 850,
            "airline_gst": 96,
            "booking_fee": 100,
            "other_taxes": 319,
            "total_fare": 3001.94,
            "net_fare": 3001.94,
            "pax_count": 1
          },
          "fare_ref": "Value",
          "refundable_type": "PARTIALLY_REFUNDABLE",
          "cabin_class": "Economy",
          "booking_class": "X",
          "fare_basis": "XNRA015",
          "baggage": {
            "hand": {
              "kg": 7
            },
            "checkin": {
              "kg": 15
            }
          }
        },
        "varies_by_segment": false
      }
    }
  ],
  "booking_requirements": {
    "is_gst_mandatory": false,
    "pan_applicable": false,
    "passport_mandatory": false,
    "dob_applicable": {
      "adt": false,
      "chd": true,
      "inf": true
    },
    "is_hold": true,
    "firstname_length": 50,
    "lastname_length": 50,
    "firstname_min_length": 2,
    "lastname_min_length": 2,
    "seat_mandatory": false,
    "meal_mandatory": false,
    "baggage_mandatory": false
  },
  "price": {
    "adult": {
      "base_fare": 899,
      "yq": 850,
      "airline_gst": 96,
      "booking_fee": 100,
      "other_taxes": 319,
      "total_fare": 3001.94,
      "net_fare": 3001.94,
      "pax_count": 1
    },
    "total": {
      "base_fare": 899,
      "yq": 850,
      "airline_gst": 96,
      "booking_fee": 100,
      "other_taxes": 319,
      "total_fare": 3001.94,
      "net_fare": 3001.94,
      "pax_count": 1
    }
  }
}
Keys and what they mean
Request
keytypewhen presentimportancemeaning
items[]arrayrequired, one per groupmust readOne item per search group you chose from: one for a one way or a combined return, two for a domestic return (one per direction).
items[].option_idstringrequiredmust readThe option_id from the search reply.
items[].price_idstringrequiredmust readThe price_id of the chosen fare of that option. An option_id or price_id not in a current search answers 400 with errors[] (search again).
Total: 3 keys
Reply
keytypewhen presentimportancemeaning
itinerary_idstringalwaysmust readNames the repriced itinerary. Send it to ancillaries, seat map and book.
valid_tilldatetimealwaysmust readUntil when the itinerary_id can be booked. After it, book answers 410: reprice again.
results[]arrayalwaysmust readOne entry per item sent: journey_indexes, option_id, the flights (segments) and the one fare, priced again.
results[].segments[]arrayalwaysmust readThe flights in order, each named by (journey_index, segment_index); segment_index restarts at 0 in every journey.
results[].fareobjectalwaysmust readThe fare in the shape of search: price_id, per passenger type (adult, child, infant) the fare_ref, refundable_type, cabin_class, booking_class, fare_basis, baggage and fare, and fare_rules ids.
price.totalobjectalwaysmust readThe price in the components of search: base_fare, yq, yr, airline_gst, booking_fee, commission, other_taxes, total_fare (what the traveller pays), net_fare (what you pay us), pax_count, and the baggage stated in the fare. For the whole booking.
price.adult (child, infant)objectalways (child, infant when requested)usefulThe price in the components of search: base_fare, yq, yr, airline_gst, booking_fee, commission, other_taxes, total_fare (what the traveller pays), net_fare (what you pay us), pax_count, and the baggage stated in the fare. For one passenger of that type.
booking_requirementsobjectalwaysmust readWhat book must carry: is_gst_mandatory, pan_applicable, passport_mandatory, dob_applicable (adt, chd, inf), name lengths, and whether a seat, meal or bag is mandatory.
booking_requirements.is_holdbooleanalwaysmust readtrue when this fare may be booked on hold (book with is_hold true); false: book directly, paid at once.
fare_rulesobjectwhen knownusefulThe cancellation and date-change rules the fares point at, keyed by id (fr_1, …): bands with allowed, amount or percent, the window (from, to) and the airline's text.
messages[]arrayonly when the price changedmust readOne entry per repriced option whose price changed since search: type FARE_ALERT, option_id, old_value, new_value. Show the new price before booking.
Total: 11 keys
Errors this call answers with (6)
HTTPcodemessagedetailwhen
4019001Authentication requiredInvalid token
4005100Invalid search requestoption_id and price_id are requiredAlso 'each review item needs option_id and price_id'.
4045103Flight not foundoption_id or price_id not in a stored search.
4105102Search results have expired
5025001The airline or supplier could not complete the requestReprice failed at the airline.
5045002A supplier or service did not answer in time
Questions developers ask (2)
The price changed. What now?
messages has a FARE_ALERT with old_value and new_value for that option_id. Show the new price to the traveller before booking; the itinerary is priced at the new value.
Until when can I book?
valid_till of the reprice reply: the airline's session for this itinerary. Book before it or reprice again.
▸3. Book on holdPOST /flights/book1 passengers
What this step returned: 1 passengers(click to expand)
  • Booked on hold (is_hold True) with 1 passenger(s): ADULT 1
  • Status ONHOLD, booking_id AIOR940777, amount 3,002, pay_till given
  • GST details sent: no; ancillaries selected: 0
Request body
HTTP 200 · 11685 ms · complete request body (collapsible viewer)
{
  "itinerary_id": "0304205f-51f6-4ff6-a2da-271571a08d83",
  "is_hold": true,
  "pax_details": [
    {
      "first_name": "Rohan",
      "last_name": "Reddy",
      "pax_type": "ADULT",
      "title": "Mr",
      "gender": "male",
      "dob": "1990-05-12",
      "phone": "9876543210",
      "email": "rohan.verma@example.com"
    }
  ]
}
Reply
HTTP 200 · 11685 ms · complete response body (collapsible viewer)
{
  "booking_id": "AIOR940777",
  "itinerary_id": "0304205f-51f6-4ff6-a2da-271571a08d83",
  "status": "ONHOLD",
  "amount": 3001.94,
  "pay_till": "2026-10-20T23:40:00Z"
}
Keys and what they mean
Request
keytypewhen presentimportancemeaning
itinerary_idstringrequiredmust readThe itinerary_id from reprice, before its valid_till.
is_holdbooleanoptional, default falsemust readfalse: book directly, paid at once from your balance or credit and ticketed. true: hold the seats without payment until pay_till (only when reprice said booking_requirements.is_hold true); then confirm-hold or release.
pax_details[]arrayrequired, one per passengermust readEvery passenger of the search, adults first: first_name, last_name, pax_type (ADULT, CHILD, INFANT), title, gender, dob, phone and email.
pax_details[].passport_detailsobjectwhen reprice says passport_mandatoryusefulpassport_number, passport_issue_date, passport_expiry_date, passport_issue_country, nationality.
pax_details[].ancillariesobjectoptionalusefulWhat this passenger buys: seat[], meal[], other[] (each with code, price, label, journey_index and segment_index) and baggage[] (code, price, label, journey_index; no segment_index). Codes come from ancillaries and seat map; an item on a flight not in the itinerary answers 400 with errors[] (rule scope).
gst_detailsobjectoptional; required when reprice says is_gst_mandatoryusefulThe company on the invoice: name, number (GSTIN), address, email, mobile.
Total: 6 keys
Reply
keytypewhen presentimportancemeaning
booking_idstringalwaysmust readYour booking's id. Send it to booking details, confirm-hold and release.
statusstringalwaysmust readONHOLD (held, pay before pay_till), SUCCESS (booked directly and paid), PENDING (the airline has not confirmed yet: read the booking details), or the booking's state.
pay_tilldatetimeon a holdmust readUntil when the hold can be confirmed; after it the airline releases the seats.
amountnumberalwaysmust readWhat the booking costs (INR); taken at once for a direct booking, at confirm-hold for a hold.
itinerary_idstringalwaysinformationalThe itinerary that was booked.
Total: 5 keys
Errors this call answers with (7)
HTTPcodemessagedetailwhen
4019001Authentication requiredInvalid token
4039002You do not have permission for this actionRole without bookings.create (Finance, Operation, Tech).
4003000Invalid request(the API's detail text)
4009003Some fields are missing or invalidSchema validation of the body (required fields, formats); errors[] lists them.
5033003A service the API depends on is unavailable(the API's text)the API answered 5xx or did not answer.
4093101Hold booking limit reached
5009000Something went wrongPayment or order errors that no translator knows.
Questions developers ask (2)
Is gst_details required?
Only when booking_requirements.is_gst_mandatory is true. When you send it, all five fields are required.
What is the difference between is_hold true and false?
false pays from your wallet and tickets at once. true holds the seats without payment until pay_till; confirm with confirm-hold or give them back with release.
▸4. Booking detailsPOST /flights/booking/details1 passengers
What this step returned: 1 passengers(click to expand)
  • Status ONHOLD, payment PENDING, route DOMESTIC, pay_till given
  • Journey 0 DEL-NMI: segment 0 IX 1038 DEL-NMI
  • passenger 0 ADULT Rohan: CONFIRMED, PNR M9V1FE, ticket BX20HJ00761-1, fare Value X/XNRA015, total 3,002, net 3,002, baggage hand 7kg, checkin 15kg
  • PNR on 1 of 1 passenger-journeys; 1 passenger(s): ADULT Rohan Reddy
  • Booking price: base 899, yq 850, other taxes 319, total 3,002, net 3,002
Request body
HTTP 200 · 130 ms · complete request body (collapsible viewer)
{
  "booking_id": "AIOR940777"
}
Reply
HTTP 200 · 130 ms · complete response body (collapsible viewer)
{
  "booking_id": "AIOR940777",
  "status": "ONHOLD",
  "payment_status": "PENDING",
  "created_at": "2026-10-20T20:40:31Z",
  "pay_till": "2026-10-20T23:40:00Z",
  "route_type": "DOMESTIC",
  "journeys": [
    {
      "journey_index": 0,
      "from": "DEL",
      "to": "NMI",
      "departure_time": "2026-11-19T17:40",
      "arrival_time": "2026-11-19T19:45",
      "segments": [
        {
          "segment_index": 0,
          "from": "DEL",
          "to": "NMI",
          "airline_code": "IX",
          "airline_name": "Air India Express",
          "flight_number": "1038",
          "departure_time": "2026-11-19T17:40",
          "arrival_time": "2026-11-19T19:45",
          "departure_terminal": "1",
          "duration": 125
        }
      ],
      "passengers": [
        {
          "passenger_index": 0,
          "first_name": "Rohan",
          "last_name": "Reddy",
          "pax_type": "ADULT",
          "title": "Mr",
          "gender": "male",
          "dob": "1990-05-12",
          "fare": {
            "base_fare": 899,
            "yq": 850,
            "airline_gst": 96,
            "booking_fee": 100,
            "other_taxes": 319,
            "total_fare": 3001.94,
            "net_fare": 3001.94
          },
          "status": "CONFIRMED",
          "pnr": "M9V1FE",
          "ticket_number": "BX20HJ00761-1",
          "fare_ref": "Value",
          "refundable_type": "PARTIALLY_REFUNDABLE",
          "cabin_class": "Economy",
          "booking_class": "X",
          "fare_basis": "XNRA015",
          "baggage": {
            "hand": {
              "kg": 7
            },
            "checkin": {
              "kg": 15
            }
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "price": {
    "base_fare": 899,
    "yq": 850,
    "airline_gst": 96,
    "booking_fee": 100,
    "other_taxes": 319,
    "agent_markup": 327.24,
    "total_fare": 3001.94,
    "net_fare": 3001.94
  }
}
Keys and what they mean
Request
keytypewhen presentimportancemeaning
booking_idstringrequiredmust readThe id book returned.
Total: 1 keys
Reply
keytypewhen presentimportancemeaning
statusstringalwaysmust readThe booking's state: CREATED, ONHOLD, SUCCESS, PNR_RELEASED, CANCELLED, FAILED.
payment_statusstringalwaysmust readPENDING until paid, then SUCCESS; FAILED or REFUNDED later.
pay_tilldatetimeon a holdmust readUntil when a held booking can be confirmed; after it the airline releases the seats.
journeys[]arrayalwaysmust readThe booking journey by journey: its dates, its flights and, for every passenger on it, who they are, their state, the PNR, the ticket, the fare paid for that journey and the add-ons.
journeys[].passengers[].pnrstringonce the airline confirmedmust readThe airline's record locator for this passenger on this journey. Empty until the hold or the ticket is confirmed.
journeys[].passengers[].statusstringalwaysmust readPENDING until confirmed, then CONFIRMED; CANCELLED, VOIDED or REISSUED when something happened to this passenger on this journey.
priceobjectalwaysmust readThe booking's price as a whole, in the components of the search price (base_fare, yq, yr, airline_gst, booking_fee, commission, other_taxes, total_fare, net_fare) plus ancillaries and fees.
journeys[].passengers[].fareobjectalwaysmust readWhat this passenger's journey cost, in the components of the search price plus ancillaries bought on it.
Total: 8 keys
Errors this call answers with (4)
HTTPcodemessagedetailwhen
4019001Authentication requiredInvalid token
4039002You do not have permission for this actionRole without bookings.read.
4003000Invalid requestBooking_id is required
4049005Not foundBooking not found
Questions developers ask (1)
Why is pnr empty?
The airline has not confirmed yet: the passenger reads PENDING. It appears once the hold or the ticket is confirmed.