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FlixBus api for ticket booking

FlixBus provides an API that allows developers to integrate services like bus search, seat availability, booking, and more. The API is typically accessible only through a partnership or affiliate program, meaning you'll need to contact FlixBus directly to request access to their API.


### Steps to Access and Use the FlixBus Booking API:

#### 1. **Request API Access**:
   - Visit the [FlixBus Partner Portal](https://global.flixbus.com/company/partners/affiliates) to apply for access.
   - Once approved, you'll receive the necessary API credentials (API key, Client ID, and Secret).

#### 2. **FlixBus API Features**:
   The FlixBus API typically provides the following endpoints:
   - **Search Buses**: Search for buses between two locations.
   - **Seat Availability**: Check seat availability on a specific bus.
   - **Block Seats**: Reserve seats temporarily before confirming.
   - **Booking**: Confirm and finalize the booking.

#### 3. **Example Workflow**:
Here’s an outline of the workflow for integrating FlixBus seat booking using their API.

### Sample Python Code for FlixBus Booking (assuming API access):

#### 1. **Search for Available Buses**:
This endpoint allows you to search for buses between two cities on a specific date.

```python
import requests

# Replace with your actual API key and other credentials
api_key = "your_api_key_here"

# URL for bus search
search_url = "https://api.flixbus.com/v1/search"

# Parameters for the search
params = {
    "origin_id": "128",    # Origin city ID (e.g., for Berlin)
    "destination_id": "23", # Destination city ID (e.g., for Munich)
    "departure_date": "2024-09-20",  # Date of travel
}

# Headers for authentication
headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

# Make the request
response = requests.get(search_url, headers=headers, params=params)

# Check if the request is successful
if response.status_code == 200:
    bus_data = response.json()
    # List available buses
    for bus in bus_data['results']:
        print(f"Bus ID: {bus['id']}, Departure: {bus['departure']}, Arrival: {bus['arrival']}")
else:
    print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")
```

#### 2. **Check Seat Availability**:
Once you have the bus ID, you can check for seat availability.

```python
# URL for seat availability check
seat_url = f"https://api.flixbus.com/v1/seats/{bus_id}"

# bus_id obtained from the search result
bus_id = "some_bus_id_here"

# Send the request for seat availability
response = requests.get(seat_url, headers=headers)

# Check if the request is successful
if response.status_code == 200:
    seat_data = response.json()
    # Print available seats
    print(f"Available Seats: {seat_data['available_seats']}")
else:
    print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")
```

#### 3. **Block Seats**:
This is to temporarily reserve the seats for a customer before confirming the booking.

```python
# URL for blocking seats
block_seats_url = "https://api.flixbus.com/v1/blockSeats"

# Payload for blocking seats
payload = {
    "bus_id": bus_id,  # Bus ID from search result
    "seats": ["A1", "A2"],  # Seats to block
    "contact_info": {
        "name": "John Doe",
        "email": "john@example.com",
        "phone": "9876543210"
    }
}

# Send POST request to block seats
response = requests.post(block_seats_url, headers=headers, json=payload)

# Check if the request is successful
if response.status_code == 200:
    block_response = response.json()
    block_id = block_response['block_id']
    print(f"Seats Blocked, Block ID: {block_id}")
else:
    print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")
```

#### 4. **Confirm Booking**:
Once the seats are blocked, you can finalize the booking.

```python
# URL for confirming booking
confirm_booking_url = "https://api.flixbus.com/v1/book"

# Payload to confirm the booking
payload = {
    "block_id": block_id,  # Block ID from the blockSeats response
    "payment_info": {
        "payment_method": "credit_card",  # Payment method
        "payment_status": "Success"  # Payment confirmation status
    }
}

# Send POST request to confirm the booking
response = requests.post(confirm_booking_url, headers=headers, json=payload)

# Check if the request is successful
if response.status_code == 200:
    booking_response = response.json()
    print(f"Booking Successful: {booking_response['ticket_number']}")
else:
    print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")
```

### Key Considerations:
- **Authentication**: You need to use your API Key to authenticate each request.
- **Rate Limits**: Ensure that you comply with the API rate limits, as specified by FlixBus.
- **Payment Integration**: For booking, you will need to integrate a payment gateway (e.g., credit card, PayPal, etc.).

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