Hertz provides a file every 15 minutes that contains the updated flight arrival data for the current day. This program, which can be run automatically throughout the day or manually from the menu, reads that data in the file. Reservations affected by the new arrival times are automatically updated. This, in turn, updates the Planning Calendar.

Note: In order to map airport codes to locations, a Conversion record must be set up. (Refer to the chapter Edit Conversion Records for more details.)

To access the program, type FLTARR (RET) at any menu "OPTION:" field or the appropriate number on the Hertz Menu. The screen will then display:

OPTION: FLIGHT ARRIVALS DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE 1 File Name tmp/FLTARR 1BEGIN 2 3ERASE 4 5BACKUP 6 7HELP 8

PRESS "F1" at "OPTION:" to BEGIN

The records in the file contain the following data:

2 character code: "DL" for Data on Leaving change or "DA" for Data on Arrival change.

Airline code and flight number

Departure location

Arrival location

Departure time (in departing location's local time)

New Arrival time (in arriving location's local time)

This program reads the data flights arriving on the current day. Open reservations for the current date are examined. Those that have a matching airline code and flight number have their pick up time updated to the new arrival time. The Planning Calendar is adjusted accordingly.

Modifications of this sort are logged under the employee code "FLTMOD".