Aero Contractors - Reliable Way to Book Affordable Flights Aero Contractors is a reputable airline offering scheduled commercial flights and helicopter services for the offshore oil and gas sector. They provide reliable and affordable air travel for both local and regional routes. The platform allows users to easily browse available flights, book tickets, and manage bookings in a seamless and user-friendly environment.

Problem: Many airline websites have complicated booking processes, making it hard for users to find affordable flight options and complete bookings smoothly. Additionally, there is a need for easy access to information about helicopter services for the offshore sector. Solution: Aero Contractors solves these challenges by offering a user-friendly booking system that enables customers to quickly search for and book affordable flights. The platform also provides clear information on the availability of helicopter services for offshore operations, making it easy for businesses and individuals to plan their travel.

As the Frontend Engineer for this project, my responsibilities included:

Designing and developing the booking interface, ensuring users could search, view available flights, and book tickets with minimal steps.

Integrating flight management features, including booking confirmations, cancellations, and rescheduling, ensuring a smooth customer experience.

Optimizing the UI for mobile and tablet devices, ensuring the platform remained responsive and usable across multiple screen sizes.

Ensuring real-time data integration to reflect up-to-date flight availability and pricing, providing customers with accurate information.

Collaborating with backend engineers to ensure smooth API integrations for booking systems and payment gateways.

Frontend: React, JavaScript (ES6+), Redux, CSS

Backend Integration: RESTful APIs

Payment Gateway: Stripe for payment processing

Version Control: Git, GitHub

Deployment: Docker, AWS

Other Tools: Postman (API Testing), Figma (UI Design)

Flight Data Integration: Ensuring accurate and up-to-date flight information was integrated in real-time, which required close collaboration with the backend team and effective API integration.

Mobile Optimization: The booking system needed to be responsive, especially given the high number of mobile users. Ensuring a smooth user experience on mobile devices was essential for customer satisfaction.

Payment Gateway Integration: Handling various payment methods securely and ensuring the booking process was seamless from selecting flights to completing the payment.

Increased User Engagement: The simplified booking process led to improved user engagement, with a higher conversion rate for flight bookings.

Enhanced Customer Experience: The mobile-optimized interface ensured that users could book flights conveniently, resulting in positive feedback and repeat customers.

Boosted Revenue: The platform’s seamless experience contributed to a 20% increase in ticket bookings within the first three months of the system's deployment.

Improved Operations: The integration of real-time data and automated flight management systems streamlined operations, reducing manual handling and improving efficiency.