Booking Africa Online "ATPI BAO"

Complete Documentation and User Manual

Login Page

Access the Online Booking Tool through the corporate portal

Access Steps

2 Enter username: {full email address}
3 Enter Password: {*********}
Important: You will receive your username/password through the registration welcome email. Kindly check your Inbox.
Login Page Screenshot

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Plan Your Travel

Begin your trip planning process from the main menu

To begin your trip, go to "Plan Your Travel" menu on the landing page and select a service from the drop-down menu.

Available Services

Hotels
Accommodation booking
Flights
Flight reservations
Charter
Private flights
Transfer
Ground transport
Plan Travel Menu Screenshot

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Flight Booking

Search and book flights with real-time availability

Booking Process

1 Click on the "Flights Tab" to start the booking process
2 Select trip type:
One Way Round Trip Multi City
3 Search for Departure and Destination Cities from dropdown menu
4 Configure your travel preferences
5 Click Search Flights to begin search
Travel Preferences
  • Departure/Return Date
  • Trip Type
  • Preferred Airline
  • Direct Flight Option
  • Number of Travelers
  • Class of Travel
Flight Search Form

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New Trip

Create a new travel request for your booking

After you click on Flight Search, a pop-up window will appear for you to either create a new travel request or proceed with an existing one.

Creating a New Trip

1 Click on New Trip
2 Trip No./ID BAO##### will be automatically generated
3 Enter Trip Name (e.g., "Dubai Trip", "Meeting in Johannesburg")
4 Click on Search & Save Trip
Time Limit: Each Trip will remain in saved-mode for the next 24 hours ONLY if not processed for approval.
New Trip Dialog

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Existing Trip

Continue working with previously created travel requests

Select "Existing Trip" to view previously created travel requests and add services/items like a shopping cart.

Working with Existing Trips

  • Each trip holds multiple services (flights, hotels, transfers, charters)
  • Select an existing trip by clicking the checkmark
  • Click Search with Existing
Shopping Cart Feature: The existing trip functions like a shopping cart where you can add multiple services to one consolidated trip.
Existing Trip Selection

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Hotel Booking

Search and book accommodations for your trip

Booking Process

1 Go to "Plan Your Travel" menu and select Hotels
2 You will be redirected to the Hotel Tab
3 Fill in the required information
4 Click Search Hotels
5 Search with existing Trip No or Create a New Trip
6 Click View then Save to Trip
Required Information
  • Nationality
  • Country of Residence
  • Destination City
  • Check-in Date
  • Number of Nights
  • Rooms / Adults
Hotel Search Form

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Charter Booking

Book private charter flights for your travel needs

Booking Process

1 Go to "Plan Your Travel" menu and select Charter Flights
2 You will be redirected to the Charter Tab
3 Fill in the required information
4 Click Search Flights
5 Search with existing Trip No or Create a New Trip
6 Click View then Save to Trip
Required Information
  • Departure City
  • Destination City
  • Departure/Return Date
  • Number of Passengers
  • Trip Type
  • Class of Travel
Charter Booking Form

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Transfer Booking

Book ground transportation for your travel

Booking Process

1 Go to "Plan Your Travel" menu and select Transfer
2 You will be redirected to the Transfer Tab
3 Fill in the required information
4 Click Search Transfers
5 Search with existing Trip No or Create a New Trip
6 Click View then Save to Trip
Required Information
  • Pickup Location
  • Drop-off Location
  • Date & Time
  • Number of Passengers
  • Vehicle Type
  • Trip Type
Transfer Booking Form

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View Trip & Results

Examine your trip details and search results

Results Page Features

  • Live availability results for flights
  • Filter results using Search Filter (left panel)
  • Sort by: Airline, Time, Duration, Price
  • Add items using Save to Trip
  • Email itinerary to up to 5 contacts

View Trip Features

  • Examine choices and itinerary
  • Make adjustments to bookings
  • Consolidate flights
  • Send for approval
  • Generate invoice

Send for Approval

Submit your trip for management approval

To send your trip for approval, ensure all details are correct and click on the "Send for Approval" button.

Approval Process

1 Review your trip details
2 Click on Send for Approval
3 Confirmation message will appear
4 Approvers will receive an email notification
Note: If you are involved in arranging or submitting a travel booking, you cannot also be the approver of that same booking
Note: You can check the approval status in the "Pending Approval" section.
Approval Interface

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Pending Approval

Review and approve trips submitted for your approval

This section shows all trips awaiting YOUR approval. Only users with the approval role will be able to see and access this section.

Access Restriction: Only users with approval role can view this section.

Pending Approval Features

  • View all trips awaiting YOUR approval
  • Review trip details and itinerary
  • Approve trips sent for your approval
  • Reject trips with comments or reasons
  • Track approval status in real-time
Time Limit: Trips will be automatically deleted from pending approval after 12 hours if not approved.
Pending Approval List

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Approval Status Details

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Admin Page

Administrative functions for user and system management

Admin page for managing users, roles, and permissions.

Note: Only Admins can manage users and roles.

Important Notes

Key information and best practices for using the system

System Guidelines

  • Always review trip details before sending for approval
  • Use existing trips to consolidate multiple services
  • Check pending approvals regularly
  • Keep your login credentials secure
  • Contact support for technical issues

Contact Information

Support Channels
  • Contact your Travel Account Manager / Reservation Team
Pro Tip: Bookmark the ATPI BAO portal for quick access to your travel bookings and approvals.