TRAVELPORT GDS, providers of global distribution systems operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has a new multi-year full content agreement with Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline.
It will provide all Travelport GDS-connected travel agents worldwide with access to the airline’s fares and inventory, including its lowest web only fares.
“We are delighted to have signed this new, full content agreement and to be able to give our agency customers access to Flybe’s full inventory,” said Matthew Hall, vice president, Airline Services for Travelport GDS in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
“By working with innovative carriers such as Flybe to secure their content on the GDS, we are ensuring that our agency customers remain competitive and continue to have access to the best possible airline content.”
Stephen Hobday, head of sales for Flybe said, “The extensive network of Travelport GDS in the UK and other key markets will deliver exceptional reach to agents and is an important part of our distribution mix. It perfectly complements our multi-channel distribution strategy and will be a key driver as we look for ways to grow our business over the coming years.”
Other news from Travelport was its multi-year agreement with Al Tayyar Travel Group, in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, for its Galileo GDS. The travel group has business interests spanning travel, tourism and cargo throughout the Arab World.
