Airline Management System (Java & MySQL)

A desktop-based Airline Management System application built with Java for the frontend (Swing/JavaFX) and MySQL as the database backend. This project is designed to enable the management of core airline operations, integrating user-friendly interfaces for both administrators and customers.

Features

• Flight Management: Add, update, remove, and search for flights.
• Customer Management: Register customers, view records, search, and update customer information.
• Booking System: Book new tickets, view booking history, and cancel or modify existing tickets.
• Administrative Dashboard: User authentication, staff management, statistics, and operational controls.
• Payments: Handle ticket payments, refunds, and receipts.
• Airport and Route Management: Define airports, routes, and manage flight schedules.
• Reports: Generate reports such as flight occupancy, revenue, or customer details.
• User Authentication: Secure login/logout for administrators and staff.

Technologies Used

• Language: Java
• Database: MySQL
• GUI Framework: Swing / JavaFX
• JDBC: For Java and MySQL connectivity

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 8 or higher
• MySQL Server
• [Eclipse/IntelliJ IDEA/NetBeans] (recommended, but any Java IDE works)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MajidAli2/Airline-Management-System-Java-MySQL.git

2. Open the project in your preferred Java IDE.

3. Set up the Database:

   • Create a MySQL database (e.g., airline_db).
   • Import the provided SQL schema & sample data.

     mysql -u <your_username> -p < airline_db_schema.sql

   • Update the database connection settings in the project (look for files or classes like DBConnection.java).

4. Build and Run:

   • Compile the project in your IDE.
   • Run the main class (e.g., Main.java or AirlineManagementSystem.java).

Usage

• Start the application and log in as an administrator or staff member.
• Use the dashboard to access different modules such as Flights, Customers, Bookings, etc.
• Follow on-screen instructions to operate the different features.

Project Structure

src/
├── db/                 # Database connectivity classes
├── gui/                # GUI frames, forms, and dialogs
├── model/              # Data model classes (Flights, Customers, etc.)
├── services/           # Classes for business logic
├── utils/              # Utility functions and helpers
└── main/               # Main entry point

(Structure may vary based on your implementation)

Screenshots

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or pull request to discuss changes or report bugs.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Author

Majid Ali
GitHub: MajidAli2

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