In this release of the WP Travel plugin v10.0.0, we’ve updated the privacy policy checkbox to remain unchecked by default on On-Page Booking. This update also fixed payment details not saving in the booking table for the standard PayPal module.
Moreover, WP Travel Pro v9.0.0 addresses issues with space handling in the text editor of trip settings. We have also added an option to disable the privacy policy link in the inquiry form.
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Changelog: WP Travel v10.0.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Updated the privacy policy checkbox to remain unchecked by default on On-Page Booking.
- Improved price and date settings for trips by modifying the code to make trip duration available for fixed departures.
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue with the salutation in booking confirmation emails.
- Addressed the issue where payment details were not saved in the booking table for the standard PayPal payment module.
- Enhanced partial payment issues in the standard PayPal payment module.
- Fixed a conflict between the bank deposit payment module and partial payment functionality.
WP Travel v10.0.0: New Updated Features
1. Updated the Privacy Policy Checkbox to remain Unchecked by Default on On-Page Booking
In the latest WP Travel Pro update, we’ve updated the privacy policy checkbox to remain unchecked by default on the On-Page.
This change improves the user experience by preventing users from unintentionally agreeing to the privacy policy when making a booking.
This update aims to make the booking process more user-friendly and ensures users have control over their consent.
2. Improved Price and Date settings for Trips by modifying the code to make Trip Duration available for fixed departures
With the latest WP Travel Pro update, we’ve improved price and date settings for trips by modifying the code to make trip duration for fixed departures.
This improvement allows users to view the duration of trips directly with the departure dates, making it easier to plan and book trips with clear, detailed information.
Useful Article: How to Display the Trip Duration along with a Fixed Departure Date?
WP Travel v9.9.0 vs v10.0.0
| WP Travel v9.9.0 | WP Travel v10.0.0 |
|---|---|
| ❌ Previously, there was an issue with salutation during booking confirmation emails | ✔️ Fixed the issue with the salutation in booking confirmation emails |
| ❌ Previously, no payment details were available | ✔️ Addressed the issue of payment details not being saved in the booking table for the standard PayPal payment module |
| ❌ Partial payment issue was there in the previous version | ✔️ Enhanced partial payment issues in the standard PayPal payment module |
| ❌ Conflict between the bank deposit payment module and partial payment functionality was there | ✔️ Fixed a conflict between the bank deposit payment module and partial payment functionality |
| ❌ Previously, the privacy policy checkbox was set to checked by default | ✔️ Updated the privacy policy checkbox to remain unchecked by default on On-Page Booking |
| ❌ Previously, there were separate slots for trip durations and fixed departure | ✔️ Improved trip price and date settings by modifying the code to make trip duration available for fixed departures |
Changelog: WP Travel Pro v9.0.0 Key-Takeaways
Enhancements:
- Added a hook to disable the privacy policy link in the inquiry form.
- Added a hook to manage Min/Max pax data dynamically.
- Included support for subscribe and privacy policy checkboxes on On-Page Booking, applicable only in the case of bookings.
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue with input checkboxes on the checkout form, where all checkboxes were automatically selected during booking.
- Optimized the issue with space handling in the Text Editor of trip settings.
WP Travel Pro v9.0.0: New Updated Features
1. Added a hook to Disable the Privacy Policy link in the inquiry form
WP Travel v9.0.0 introduces a hook to disable the Privacy Policy link in the inquiry form.
This gives website admins more control over form customization, allowing them to remove unnecessary links to streamline the user experience.
add_filter('wptravel_enable_privacy_policy_checkout_box_enquiry_form', function() {
return false;
}); Useful Article: How to Remove “Subscribe” and “Privacy Policy” Fields from the Trip Inquiry Form?
2. Added a hook to manage Min/Max pax data dynamically
WP Travel v9.0.0 introduces a hook to dynamically manage the Min/Max pax (passenger) data.
This feature provides developers with greater flexibility to control and adjust the minimum and maximum number of passengers allowed for a trip in real-time, based on various conditions or custom requirements.
Useful Article: How to Customize the Pax Display on Your Site? & How to customize the Group Size on the Single Trip Page?
3. Included support for subscribe and privacy policy checkboxes on On-Page Booking, applicable only in the case of bookings
WP Travel v9.0.0 included support for the subscribe and privacy policy checkboxes on the On-Page Booking form, applicable only in the case of booking.
This update ensures users must check these boxes to agree to the privacy policy and subscribe before completing their booking improving transparency and compliance with privacy regulations.
WP Travel Pro v8.9.0 vs v9.0.0
| WP Travel Pro v8.9.0 | WP Travel Pro v9.0.0 |
|---|---|
| ❌ Input checkboxes on the checkout form were automatically selected during booking | ✔️ Fixed the issue with input checkboxes on the checkout form, where all checkboxes were automatically selected during booking |
| ❌ Previously, there was an issue with space handling in the Text Editor of trip settings | ✔️ Optimized the issue with space handling in the Text Editor of trip settings |
| ❌ Disable option wasn’t available | ✔️ Added an hook to disable the privacy policy link in the inquiry form |
| ❌ No hook was available for managing Min/Max pax data dynamically | ✔️ Added a hook to manage Min/Max pax data dynamically |
| ❌ Previously, there was no support for subscribe and privacy policy on on-page booking in case of booking only | ✔️ Included support for subscribe and privacy policy checkboxes on On-Page Booking, applicable only in the case of bookings |
Conclusion
So, the above enhancements and fixes have been brought out successfully in WP Travel v10.0.0 and WP Travel Pro v9.0.0 respectively.
Check WP Travel documentation to learn more about configurations, modules, payments, shortcodes, and the WP Travel Rest API.
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