The main benefits gained by an airline using the Schedule Master are:
• Time in planning or modifying schedules is greatly reduced by automating schedulers’ tasks
• Schedule quality is improved by the graphical user interface and schedule validation facilities
• Many schedule alternatives can be generated and considered
• The time needed to train new schedulers is reduced
Functions
Schedule Master facilities assist a scheduler to:
• Develop 7-day schedules for a nominated period
• Manage fully dated schedules
• Manually or automatically allocate flights over the available fleet (schedule rotation)
• View and/or edit schedules in route or aircraft oriented views
• Track changes to a schedule
• Maintain information about the fleet, ports, routes, aircraft block times and ground times, and time zones (Schedule Master Operating Parameters)
• Generate passenger connections
Schedule quality is improved by:
• An extensive range of schedule information and evaluation reports, including revenue/cost reports
• Full validation of flight data
• Generation and review of flight connections and missed connections
• The ability to create or copy numerous "what-if" scenarios and track changes
Schedulers can export and/or import the following data:
• Import/export schedules in a number of formats, including SSIM format
• Import/export Operating Parameters (ports, routes, aircraft, and time zones)
• Import passenger and revenue forecasts from flight forecasting or Revenue Management systems