The document describes ProfitLine/Yield O&D, a revenue management solution that uses advanced forecasting methods and passenger name record (PNR) data to optimize seat allocation and reduce forecast errors. It integrates various modules to maximize airline revenue through features like market-sensitive origin-destination control, step-by-step migration paths, and interfaces that ensure compatibility with different systems. The solution is tailored to customer needs with consulting support and a global user community.

1. Make optimal use of your
available seat capacity
ProfitLine/Yield O&D delivers valuable
information of a very high standard to
support decision-making in daily revenue
management. Using the latest technology
for market-sensitive forecasting as well as
true PNR-based no-show projection, the
benefits of this solution are self-evident:
several percent of increased revenue go
directly to your balance sheet.
> Reduce forecast errors by
up to 35%
ProfitLine/Yield■ O&D uses the most
advanced forecasting methods
ProfitLine/Yield■ O&D extracts primary
demand information from the PNRs
> Optimize your forecast with
unique, benchmark-proven
methods
ProfitLine/Yield■ O&D combines the most
suitable forecasting methods in one
generic kernel
Advanced network optimization algo-■
rithms process classical and low-fare
demand in an integrated approach
> Gain up to 1% additional
revenue with PNR-based
no-show forecasting
ProfitLine/Yield■ O&D supports overbook-
ing and upgrading by outstanding PNR-
based no-show forecasting
Considering PNR attributes directly■
results in increased revenues
In terms of its methodology and technology,
ProfitLine is the leading software solution for
revenue management and pricing. The inte-
grated and modular product line maximizes
revenue and secures the market position of
more than 40 airlines throughout the world.
ProfitLine products:
ProfitLine/Price■
The fare management solution
ProfitLine/Yield■ O&D
The O&D revenue management solution
ProfitLine/Yield■ Rembrandt
The segment-based revenue management
solution
ProfitLine/Yield■ DPE
The solution for real-time pricing and
business rules
ProfitLine
ProfitLine/Yield O&D
Maximize your revenue
High-quality passenger forecasts directly affect airline revenues as they form
the basis for booking control procedures. The better the forecasting method,
the more accurate the overbooking rates. ProfitLine/Yield O&D uses the most
advanced methods for O&D-based forecasting and optimization. The solution
is the result of many years’ experience in revenue management.

2. The ProfitLine/Yield O&D migration path
The unique design and methodology
of ProfitLine/Yield O&D support seam-
less migration from segment control to
market-sensitive O&D control. This setup
allows our product to be tailored to the
requirements of any airline. If you do not
want to move straight to a market-sensitive
O&D revenue management system, you
can also advance step by step. You start
in segment mode, but using PNR data
as input. Later on you switch to full O&D
mode, resulting in true network control. It
is entirely up to you whether you shorten,
extend or even skip certain phases on
the migrating path to full O&D control.
Migrating to ProfitLine/Yield O&D means
that every investment is targeted towards
true O&D control; components no longer
needed are eliminated cost-efficiently.
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everywhere
ProfitLine/Yield O&D can be configured
according to your local infrastructure and
your individual preferences. Whether you
choose a network installation on your local
area network or prefer a convenient Inter-
net-based application service providing,
ProfitLine/Yield O&D offers all possibilities.
ProfitLine/Yield O&D is based on client/
server architecture and uses an Oracle
database. A PNR database will be
included if required. This concept directly
supports the integration of PNRs or book-
ings and forecasting data into your data
warehouse.
All data are transferred to and from your
inventory system. Interfaces to various
inventory systems enable smooth integra-
tion into your current and future IT environ-
ment and serve to protect your investment.
ProfitLine/Yield O&D is more than just aO&D is more than just aO&D
revenue management solution
ProfitLine/Yield O&D not only stands for
highly sophisticated revenue management
– it also demonstrates our personal com-
mitment to your success.
Our team of experienced consultants sup-
ports you before and during implementa-
tion as well as during the introduction and
operation of ProfitLine/Yield O&D. You
receive expert advice concerning revenue
management and related subjects. The
further development of our product will be
driven by the latest methods, but above all,
it will be tailored to our clients’ needs. We
value the dynamic ProfitLine user commu-
nity – 40 airlines worldwide – as both an
obligation and a challenge.
System requirements
Application servers:■
Linux RHEL OS, kernel minimum 2.6.18
Database server:■
Oracle Enterprise Edition 10g with Parti-
tioning Option, Tuning Package. Version
10.02.04. 64 bit
Graphical User Interface:■
ProfitLine/Yield O&D GUI Client is
operated on Windows XP desktop or
notebook PCs
We are your reliable partner for the
future. Please do not hesitate to contact
our revenue management experts.
Contact: Lufthansa Systems AG | Tel. +49(0)69-696 90000 | marketing@LHsystems.com | www.LHsystems.com
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As ICP/Yield, our solution
ProfitLine/Yield O&D is a component
of the Integrated Commercial
Platform (ICP).
The ICP covers all the network and
revenue management processes of
an airline. It facilitates the best overall
decisions, generating substantial addi-
tional revenue potential. Learn more
about our platform by visiting us at
www.ICP.LHsystems.com.
Components of the ICP Platform:
ProfitLine/Yield O&D