TRAVELPORT and Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways have announced the renewal of their global full content agreement. Building on the existing relationship between the Kuwait-based airline and the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) provider, the new agreement will ensure that content from Jazeera Airways will continue to be made available exclusively to Travelport GDS users in Kuwait, with preferred access to the carrier’s best inventory and fares.
In addition to the new content deal, Jazeera Airways will also subscribe to Travelport Sponsored Flights Advertising, a tool which enables carriers to place flights in a separate area above the neutral display on the travel agent’s availability results screen for optimum visibility. This industry first solution can promote new destinations or expanded service on existing routes, market reduced or promotional fares and offer alternative airport choices.
“Travelport’s agreement with Jazeera Airways provides a level of agency access to the airline that is unmatched by any other GDS,” said Will Owen Hughes, Travelport’s senior director, Supplier Services, Middle East and Africa. “Working with low-cost carriers is a key part of our business strategy and this enhanced agreement will allow Jazeera Airways to take full advantage of Travelport’s global reach and take their business to the next level.”
Travelport has also announced the multi-year renewal of its content agreement with India’s Jet Airways, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jet Lite.
The renewal allows continued access to Jet Airways’ and Jet Lite’s most up-to-date route information and published fares for Travelport-connected travel agents globally. Jet Airways and Jet Lite together operate nearly 550 daily flights to 72 destinations, within India and overseas.
Damian Hickey, Travelport’s vice president of Global Distribution Sales and Services, APAC, says: “We are delighted that the Jet Airways Group has extended its global partnership with Travelport and we’re also excited about the regional opportunities in India as the airline industry continues to recover steadily following some recent instability.”