Using the XML template from “Appendix A” of the manual:
<AirShoppingRQ Version="21.3">
<Travelers>
<Traveler TypeCode="ADT" Count="1"/>
</Travelers>
<Qualifier>
<OriginDest>
<Departure Code="LHR" Date="2025-06-15"/>
<Arrival Code="JFK"/>
</OriginDest>
</Qualifier>
</AirShoppingRQ>
This is the bridge between the NDC Protocol and the Aptra Graphical Interface. aptra advance ndc reference manual
The manual details how to perform a flight search. Key parameters include: Using the XML template from “Appendix A” of
Critical reference section: Explanation of OfferID creation and how the Aptra Advance engine maps availability to NDC Offer items. This is the bridge between the NDC Protocol
Problem: A search for LON-NYC across 30 days returns 10,000 offer combinations.
Manual solution: Section 4.7 explains pagination using ResponseParameters and NextOfferReference. It also recommends using ShoppingCriteria to limit offers per carrier.
This section describes where to find settings in Aptra Advance without needing the raw manual.