Travelport News
BA inks cheaper deal with Travelport
Travelport, operator of both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has reached a surprise new long-term, global full content agreement with British Airways which will see all of British Airways’ published fares and inventory made available to connected travel agents worldwide until April 2013.
Travelport launches new operations in Abu Dhabi
Travelport, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, has extended its presence in the UAE with the launch of its new direct operations for Galileo-connected travel agents in Abu Dhabi.
Travelport expands its direct operations in Poland
Travelport, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers and operator of both the Galileo and Worldspan systems, has announced details of further investment in Eastern Europe: the acquisition of its Galileo distribution business - Galileo Polska. Previously operated by Galileo Distribution System Ltd, the announcement is further endorsement of Travelport’s ongoing strategy of growing its presence across the region. The acquisition news follows the recent signing of two major Polish travel businesses, Sigma and Air Tours Cracow.
Brussels Airlines to offer E-ticketing to Galileo agents in Rwanda
Travelport has today announced the implementation of new e-ticketing functionality with Brussels Airlines to enable approved Galileo-connected users in Rwanda to issue e-tickets on bookings made with the airline. Travelport’s Electronic Transitional Automated Ticketing (ETAT) solution allows airline approved travel agencies to issue and amend e-tickets in countries where the bank settlement plan (BSP) is not available. ETAT both streamlines the process for travel agents and also gives the airline a cost effective, competitive advantage in the region.
Travelport renews agreement with Malahide Travel
Travelport has signed a new contract with leading Irish travel management company - Malahide Travel Ltd (trading as Travel Management International).
Jet2.com to participate in the GDS channel for the first time
Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, and Jet2.com, one of Europe’s leading low cost carriers (LCCs), have today announced details of a new direct connect content agreement. Under the new agreement, Jet2.com’s full content will be made available in the GDS channel for the first time via Galileo’s direct connect solution. Jet2.com is now the third airline this year to sign up to Galileo’s innovative LCC direct connect solution.
Travelport GDS names Tim Wright as UK and Ireland Commercial Director
Travelport GDS has appointed Tim Wright in the newly created role of UK and Ireland commercial director.
Travelport GDS signs agreement with Travel By Appointment
Leading business travel management company opts once again for Travelport GDS’ Galileo platform
Travelport GDS signs full content agreement with Finnair
Travelport GDS, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has announced a new full content agreement with Finnair. The agreement will provide all Travelport GDS-connected travel agents worldwide with access to the Finnish flag carrier’s entire published inventory and fares.
Travelport and PSP form payment technology venture
Travelport has entered into a strategic relationship with PSP International to form a joint venture company to provide state-of-the-art innovative and integrated payment solutions tailored specifically for the travel industry.
Air Berlin Group signs full content agreement with Travelport GDS
Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, and the Air Berlin Group have today jointly announced a new, full content agreement for Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents worldwide.
Travelport introduces e-Vouchers on Europcar bookings
One of the world’s premier car rental companies, Europcar, has teamed up with leading global distribution system (GDS) provider, Travelport, to introduce paperless car hire bookings on the Galileo system.