Seat map module allows to configure and use ability to select seat on bus schema, or show stadium or concert halls maps for further selection of seats. This gives better visibility of available places and gives clients the ability to define their preferences (free or at surcharge). Alternatively - it is also possible to assign seats from manual correction and scheduler (if this module is active in the corresponding installation).
For each booking it is possible to assign seats. Currently this is available for:
flights
transfers
activities (excursions & events).
In future - other products will be added.
Seats can be assigned in the following ways:
in Manual Correction mode: checking Seats Prebooked checkbox and specifying a proper seat in a Seat Number field for a traveler (Show seat number for Travel Agent / Client checkbox can be selected so that TO1 can decide whether this information should be used only for internal assignment or visible for clients);
in Offline Services: the same behaviour as for Manual Correction;
in Scheduler: assigning a seat in Scheduler for every passenger via the column “Seat”. Any number and text can be accepted as seat number, because different vehicles / venues have different numbering – e.g. all these options are ok:
10, 11, 12
2A, 2B
Row 1, Seat 1
After a seat number is assigned - it is shown in reservation:
Configure Vehicle Types
In order to be able to select seats on seat map - it’s necessary to have Vehicle types that will be configured in advance and then seat maps will be linked with them - e.g. Microbus 9 seats, Microbus 17 seats, Bus 36 seats etc.
Note: For other products such objects already exist:
Hotels - there are descriptions, which can be further linked with floor plan
Cruises - already have link with Ship, which may have Cabin plan
Events - already have link with Venue, which can have Seat map
To configure a vehicle type:
Navigate to General settings menu → Vehicle types → Click Create:
