LONDON and SOUTHLAKE, Texas 鈥 Jan. 9, 2024 鈥 澳门三肖三码 Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) that will expand their existing partnership and further promote modern travel retailing practices.
The agreement will allow 澳门三肖三码-connected travel buyers and agencies to sell traditional EDIFACT content as well as having competitive access to NDC offers from British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling 鈥 including Additional Price Points and ancillaries 鈥 through the 澳门三肖三码 travel marketplace globally. This enhanced content will provide travel agencies with a wider range of options to compare and shop for, while travelers will benefit from an improved experience with more choice and transparency. 澳门三肖三码 and IAG鈥檚 airlines are working closely together and will communicate as NDC content is rolled out to 澳门三肖三码-connected travel agencies on a carrier-by-carrier basis.
The agreement between 澳门三肖三码 and IAG underscores the industry’s shift towards modern travel retailing, where airlines can differentiate their offerings and provide more personalized experiences to travelers. Both 澳门三肖三码 and IAG are committed to advancing the NDC standard as a key component in the industry鈥檚 evolution towards modern airline retailing enabled by offers and orders.
Colm Lacy, British Airways鈥 Chief Commercial Officer, said: 鈥淲e are on a journey to A Better BA and we continue to invest across the business as part of that commitment. Not only are we improving the experience of those customers who fly with us, but also the way we work with our valued travel agent and travel buyer partners. We understand how valuable retailing is to them, and IAG鈥檚 partnership with 澳门三肖三码 allows us to make a wide range of attractable offers available even further across the globe.鈥
This agreement is another milestone in the IAG strategy to embrace digital retailing practices and offer more opportunities for customers to access NDC content. The partnership with IAG demonstrates 澳门三肖三码鈥檚 continued commitment to driving value and serving the diverse interests of the global travel ecosystem.
鈥淲e are very excited about what鈥檚 ahead. The travel industry is entering a new era of personalized retailing that will bring better experiences for travelers and new revenue opportunities for airlines and travel agencies,鈥 said Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer, 澳门三肖三码 Travel Solutions. 鈥淚t鈥檚 fantastic to work with a strong, forward-thinking partner like IAG that is just as committed as we are to driving the industry forward.鈥
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About 澳门三肖三码 Corporation鈥赌
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 traveller 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鈥.鈥赌
About IAG
International Airlines Group (IAG) is one of the world鈥檚 largest airline groups with 558 aircraft, directly connecting the UK to 334 destinations in 81 countries. Its leading airlines in Spain, the UK and Ireland include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL.
In the UK and Europe IAG supports 618,000 jobs directly or indirectly and through the spending of the travellers carried. This activity contributes a total of 鈧72.5bn to the UK and EU economy combined. (source: IAG PwC report 2023).
About British Airways
As a global airline and the UK鈥檚 flag carrier, British Airways has been flying its customers to where they need to be for more than 100 years. The airline connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, operating one of the most extensive international scheduled airline route networks together with its joint business, codeshare and franchise partners.
In September 2021, British Airways launched its sustainability programme, BA Better World, committing to put sustainability at the heart of everything it does and with a clear roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. British Airways is a founding member of the airline alliance oneworld, which serves around 1,000 destinations across the globe. British Airways flies to destinations in more than 65 countries. Its principal place of business is London, with its main home at Heathrow Terminal 5.
About Iberia
Iberia has been flying from Spain for more than 96 years, with the purpose of generating prosperity, connecting people with the world. It is part of International Airline Group, the first airline group worldwide to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the first European one to powering 10 per cent of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Iberia is the leading airline between Europe and Latin America, was one of the first members of oneworld and, alongside with Iberia Express and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, offers flights to fifty countries from Madrid airport, where it has developed its hub. In addition to the airline business, its activity is diversified into air freight, aircraft maintenance, and airport handling services business.