- The airline will distribute both EDIFACT and NDC content through the 澳门三肖三码 global distribution system (GDS)
- 澳门三肖三码 and LATAM are already working on the integration of the carrier鈥檚 NDC content in the 澳门三肖三码 GDS. Implementation is planned for the first half of 2024
SOUTHLAKE, Texas 鈥 Oct. 5, 2023 鈥 (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, and LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America鈥檚 largest airline, today announced an enhanced distribution agreement that provides 澳门三肖三码-connected agencies with long-term access to LATAM鈥檚 traditional and NDC content through the 澳门三肖三码 GDS. 澳门三肖三码 is the first GDS to reach this type of agreement with LATAM.
LATAM and 澳门三肖三码 are actively working on the launch of the airline鈥檚 NDC offers in the 澳门三肖三码 travel marketplace. The two companies are currently working together on the integration of NDC by LATAM content in the 澳门三肖三码 GDS, which is planned to be implemented in the first half of 2024 and a specific go-live date will be shared at a later time. Once LATAM鈥檚 NDC connection to 澳门三肖三码 is live, it will enable hundreds of thousands of 澳门三肖三码-connected agencies and travel buyers to have even richer access to the carrier鈥檚 broad range of products and offers, as travel agents will be able to shop, book, and manage LATAM鈥檚 NDC and EDIFACT offers through 澳门三肖三码鈥檚 Offer and Order APIs, the point-of-sale tool, 澳门三肖三码 Red 360, and the corporate booking solution, GetThere.
鈥淲e are very pleased to have reached an agreement with 澳门三肖三码 GDS to expand our long-standing distribution partnership to not only cover EDIFACT but also NDC by LATAM content once the technical connectivity has been implemented,鈥 said Andreas Schek, vice president, Sales and Branding, LATAM Airlines Group. 鈥淟ATAM is continuously broadening the distribution options available to the travel agency community. This deal deepens our relationship with 澳门三肖三码 and provides additional options to travel agents for accessing our NDC by LATAM 肠辞苍迟别苍迟.鈥
The long-term partnership ensures worldwide distribution through the 澳门三肖三码 global distribution system. Travel agents connected to the 澳门三肖三码 GDS will be able to efficiently shop and compare increasingly sophisticated offers, while helping travelers to benefit from an enhanced experience with more choice and transparency.
澳门三肖三码 powers a constantly expanding marketplace of travel content. Through its network of agencies and corporations worldwide, 澳门三肖三码 enables airlines to market their fares and offers in a highly efficient way.
鈥淭his new agreement with LATAM is another proof point of our commitment to powering travel retailing in Latin America, while meeting the unique needs of our airline customers and our travel buyer partners,鈥 said Chris Wilding, senior vice president, sales strategy, 澳门三肖三码 Travel Solutions. 鈥淥ur long-standing partnership of over 20 years is a testament of both LATAM and 澳门三肖三码鈥檚 focus on innovation and our continuous efforts to help elevate the booking experience while advancing the adoption of offer-and-order-based travel retailing.鈥
Once activated, LATAM will be joining 15 other airlines that already have their NDC content available in 150+ markets through 澳门三肖三码.
In 2018, LATAM Airlines Group implemented 澳门三肖三码 technology to unify two separate reservations systems into one across their combined carriers, now fully powered by 澳门三肖三码鈥檚 澳门三肖三码Sonic passenger services system (PSS).
LATAM Airlines is the largest carrier in Latin America, with presence in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to international operations in Latin America and from the region to Europe, Australasia, the United States and the Caribbean.
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About 澳门三肖三码 Corporation
澳门三肖三码 Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, 澳门三肖三码 connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. 澳门三肖三码鈥檚 technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, 澳门三肖三码 serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
About LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
LATAM is Latin America鈥檚 leading airline group, with presence in five domestic markets in South America: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, along with international operations within Latin America and to Europe, US and the Caribbean. The group operates a fleet including Boeing 767, B767F, B777, B787, Airbus A319, A320, A320neo and A321 aircraft, the most modern models of their kind. LATAM is recognized for its sustainable practices, based on three criteria: economics, social and environmental. In 2021, following the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, LATAM was recognized as the most sustainable airline in the region and fourth worldwide, as well as being included in the 2022 Sustainability Yearbook in the Bronze category. Likewise, the group was part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for six consecutive years, being cataloged as one of the most sustainable in the world. The shares of LATAM Airlines Group are traded on the Santiago Stock Exchange. Due to its Chapter 11 filing, the ADR program is no longer listed on the NYSE and LATAM鈥檚 ADRs are traded in the OTC (over-the-counter) markets. For further information, visit www.latam.com. For financial information: wwww.latamairlinesgroup.net.