--- title: Advanced Flight System and Account Protection | Release Notes description: This release brings major enhancements to the Flight System with two new options for adding flights: Search & Add via API and Manual Entry. You can now seamlessly add One-Way, Round Trip, and Multi-City itineraries using either method. The API search auto-fetches flight details such as airports, terminals, travel class, and timezones, while still allowing full editability. You can also add new Airports and Airlines if needed. All added details—including baggage, fare type, and meal type—are fully shareable across WhatsApp, PDF, Email, Voucher, and Word formats. version: 1.165 date: 2025-11-19 --- # Advanced Flight System and Account Protection Version 1.165 · 2025-11-19 · by Utkarsh Jain This release brings major enhancements to the Flight System with two new options for adding flights: Search & Add via API and Manual Entry. You can now seamlessly add One-Way, Round Trip, and Multi-City itineraries using either method. The API search auto-fetches flight details such as airports, terminals, travel class, and timezones, while still allowing full editability. You can also add new Airports and Airlines if needed. All added details—including baggage, fare type, and meal type—are fully shareable across WhatsApp, PDF, Email, Voucher, and Word formats. 1. Search and Add Flights Via API 2. Add Flights Manually Along with this you can add Round Trip, One Way, and Multi City flights using both methods. You can also add new Airports and Airlines according to your needs. ::: info Flight Content Only API Only Flight details will be fetched through the API search option, rates will not be retrieved ::: Let’s understand with some examples. ## 1. One-way Direct - **No return ticket** - e.g. Bengaluru → Mumbai (one-way flight) ### 1.1 Search and add Flights Via API You can get the entire flight details by simply **searching on** **Departure date, Flight number, and Departure city**. The flight schedule details like Departure and Arrival City, Terminals, Travel Class, Timezone are automatically fetched for you. You can then edit these details, or add more details like Baggage (Adult & Infants), Fare type, Meal type. **These details are also available when sharing via WhatsApp, Voucher, PDF, Email & Word.** ![Image showing how to search one-way flight](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-one-way-flight.jpg) ### 1.2 Add Flights Manually You can add the entire flight details manually by simply entering on Departure date, Flight number, and Departure city. The flight schedule details like Departure and Arrival City, Terminals, Travel Class, Timezone and also you can add more details like Baggage (Adult & Infants), Fare type, Meal type and all details are shareable WhatsApp, Voucher, PDF, Email & Word. ![Image showing one-way flights manually](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-manual-flight-one-way.jpg) ## 2. One-Way Connecting You can add the entire flight details via searching and manually. lets understand this with an example - e.g. Bengaluru → Hyderabad → Mumbai - Shows layover time along with the total duration ### 2.1 Search and add connecting Flights Via API ![Image showing one-way connecting flight](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-one-way-connecting-flight.jpg) ### 2.2 Add connecting Flights Manually ![Image showing Process of adding one-way flight manually](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-manual-flight-one-way-connecting.jpg) ## 3. Round Trip You can now add complete round-trip flight details either by searching or by entering the information manually.\ Let’s understand this enhancement with an example: - Delhi → Dubai (Onwards) Dubai → Delhi (Return) ### 3.1 Search and add Round trip Flights Via API ![Image showing round-trip flight ](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-flight-round-trip-api.jpg) ### 3.2 Add Round trip Flights Manually ![Image showing round-trip manually flights](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-round-trip-manual-flights.jpg) ## 4. Multi City You can now add comprehensive multi-city flight details using either the flight search feature or manual entry. Let's understand this with an example: - Covers 3 or more cities under one itinerary - Delhi → Mumbai Pune→ Hyderabad Hyderabad → Jaipur ### 4.1 Search and add Flights Via API ![Image showing multi-city flights](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-multi-city-flight.jpg) ### 4.2 Add Flights Manually ![Image showing multi-city flights manually](https://sembark.com/assets/images/uploads/release-notes-1-165-manual-flight-multi-city.jpg) ## 5. Security Update – Enhanced Account Protection This update also focused on strengthening the security of your account and personal data. This release includes multiple improvements to password protection, session handling, and image privacy. ### 5.1 Password History Protection You will no longer be able to reuse your last 3 passwords, ensuring stronger password hygiene and protection against repeated credential exposure. ### 5.2 Password Expiry Policy (180 Days) Passwords must now be updated every 180 days. You will be notified in advance (7 days before expiry) to reset your password before expiry to avoid access interruption. ::: caution Expiry Warning Few releases back, we added advanced rules for passwords to protect your account using a strong password. With this update, we request **you to please update your account with a strong password**. You will see a warning in the dashboard itself to update your password. ::: ### 5.3 Forced Logout After Password Change For enhanced security, all active sessions will be refreshed after a password change. This ensures that if credentials are compromised, previously logged-in devices are automatically signed out. ### 5.4 EXIF Data Removal from Images Image uploads will now have EXIF metadata automatically removed, preventing leakage of sensitive information such as location, device details, and timestamps. ### 5.5 Reduced Inactive Session Time The inactive session timeout has been reduced from 2 hours to 20 minutes to minimize the risk of unauthorized access from idle devices. ## Release Notes Current release: [Advanced Flight System and Account Protection](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-165.md) ### 2026 * [v1.176 — AI Email Parsing & Revocable Permissions](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-176.md) * [v1.175 — Advanced Quote PDF Template Settings, Branded & Non-Branded PDF](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-175.md) * [v1.174 — Activity Voucher, Activity FOC, Total FOC & Trip Plan Request- Bulk Assign](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-174.md) * [v1.173 — Stop Sale & Blackout Dates, Customer Payment Preferences, and Pick-up & Drop Locations](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-173.md) * [v1.172 — Supplier Payment Preferences, Transport Cost Distribution, and Trip Source Enhancements](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-172.md) * [v1.171 — Bulk Payment Clearance, Quote PDF Enhancements, and Supplier Management Improvements](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-171.md) * [v1.170 — Enhanced Sales Reports, Transport Service Improvements, and Cab Metric Pricing Sheet System](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-170.md) * [v1.169 — Multi-Guest Management, Enhanced Proforma Invoice, and All Task Filters](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-169.md) * [v1.168 — Hotel Suppliers, Multi-Month Reports Download, Quote PDF Template, Bulk Trip Sales Assignment](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-168.md) ### 2025 * [v1.167 — Hyper localisation of Currency, Trip Plan Request Follow-up Notes](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-167.md) * [v1.166 — Transport Services Edit, General Hotel Notes, New metrics, Multi cab Management in Single Service, and Cab Capacity](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-166.md) * [v1.165 — Advanced Flight System and Account Protection](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-165.md) * [v1.164 — Travel Activity Bulk Disable,Trip Voucher Customisation, Trip Source Management & Transport and Travel activity logs](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-164.md) * [v1.163 — Multipurpose Hotel Notes, Self Booked Accommodation, Custom Column Report & Upgraded Proforma Invoice ](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-163.md) * [v1.162 — Advanced Lead Assignment, Trip Plan Request Dashboard, Hotel Booking Sharing Via WApp](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-162.md) * [v1.161 — Task Management, Transporter wise Rates, OnTrip Changes, Rate compare in Profit Report, Hotel Entry Method ](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-161.md) * [v1.160 — Component-wise Markup and Taxation in Itinerary Builder](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-160.md) * [v1.159 — Bulk disabling of Transport Service, All operational services download for a trip, Transport Service Closing days & Hotel edit log & history checking](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-159.md) * [v1.158 — Proforma Invoice Templates and Quote PDF Banners](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-158.md) * [v1.157 — Improved Password Security and User Management](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-157.md) * [v1.156 — Trip-Wise Transport Ledgers and Improved Hotel Listing](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-156.md) * [v1.155 — Trip Source/Agent Tagging and PDF/Email Customizations](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-155.md) * [v1.154 — Payment Receipt, Hotel Check-In-Out Reports](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-154.md) * [v1.153 — Quick Vouchers, Lock/Unlock Trip and Monthly Accounts Ledgers](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-153.md) * [v1.152 — Activity Closing Days and Trip Operations Overview Download](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-152.md) ### 2024 * [v1.151 — Tax Types, Trip Cost-Profit Report and 2FAs](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-151.md) * [v1.150 — Monthly Tour Downloads, Trip Check-In Reports and Multi-Timezone Access](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-150.md) * [v1.149 — Travel Activity Ticket Bookings and Suppliers](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-149.md) * [v1.148 — New Dashboard, To-Dos and New Roles](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-148.md) * [v1.147 — Email Docx Download and Template Customizations ](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-147.md) ### 2023 * [v1.146 — Customization of Quote Email and PDF Template](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-146.md) * [v1.145 — Salesperson, Destination and Source Reports](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-145.md) * [v1.144 — Multi-Category Quotations](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-144.md) * [v1.143 — Trip Sources Merging](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-143.md) * [v1.142 — Proforma Invoice and Guest City](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-142.md) * [v1.141 — Cab Types Management and Destination-wise Contact or Billing Addresses](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-141.md) * [v1.139 — Hotel Advanced Search, Marketing Person Leads, Website/Ads Leads Tagging](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-139.md) * [v1.138 — Activities and Transports](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-138.md) * [v1.137 — Cab Price Calculator for Quotes](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-137.md) ### 2022 * [v1.135 — Merge Hotels and Destination-wise Support Numbers](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-135.md) * [v1.133 — Select Same Cabs to Quote for All Days](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-133.md) * [v1.131 — Download Trip Sources and Guest Data](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-131.md) * [v1.120 — Markups in Quotes](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-120.md) * [v1.105 — API Integrations](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-105.md) * [v1.104 — Images in Quote PDFs and More Personalization](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-104.md) ### 2021 * [v1.99 — Add Similar Hotel Options in Packages](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-99.md) * [v1.98 — Open Signup and Test Data Mode](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-98.md) * [v1.96 — Trip Cancellation and Payment Refunds](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-96.md) ### 2020 * [v1.72 — Hotel Bookings Ledger](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-72.md) * [v1.70 — Introducing Sales Reports](https://sembark.com/travel-software/release-notes/1-70.md)