Airline Reservation System

Overview

The Airline Reservation System is a Java-based application that allows users to search for flights, make reservations, and view their reservation details. This system is designed to simulate a real-world airline booking process, providing an interface for managing flights, users, and reservations.

Features

• Search Flights: Users can search for flights based on origin and destination.
• Make Reservations: Users can reserve seats on available flights using their passport number.
• View Reservations: Users can view their reservation details based on their passport number.
• Database Integration: The application connects to a MySQL database to store flight data, user information, and reservation details.
• Dynamic Seat Management: The system dynamically checks for available seats and ensures that seat numbers cannot be reused.

Technologies Used

• Java: Main programming language for developing the application.
• MySQL: Database management system for storing and retrieving data.
• JDBC: Java Database Connectivity for connecting Java applications to the database.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• MySQL Server
• MySQL Connector/J (JDBC driver)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Chimwemwe-127001/airline-reservation-system.git
   
   cd airline-reservation-system
   

2. Set up the MySQL database:

• Open MySQL Workbench or your preferred MySQL client.
• Run the SQL script located in resources/database_setup.sql to create the necessary database and tables.

3. Configure Database Connection:

• Update the database connection details in AirlineReservationSystem.java if necessary:

private static final String DB_URL = "jdbc:mysql://localhost:3306/airline_reservation";
private static final String DB_USER = "root"; // Your MySQL username
private static final String DB_PASS = "root"; // Your MySQL password

4. Compile the Java files:

• Navigate to the src directory and compile the Java files:

javac -cp ../lib/mysql-connector-j-9.1.0.jar *.java

5. Run the main application:

java -cp .:../lib/mysql-connector-j-9.1.0.jar AirlineReservationSystem

6. Usage

• Upon running the application, you will be presented with a menu of options.
• Follow the prompts to search for flights, make reservations, or view existing reservations.
• Ensure you enter valid flight numbers and passport numbers as prompted.