Virgin web fares available to trade in GDS deal

Monday, 12 May, 2009 0

Agents will have access to Virgin Atlantic’s lowest web fares as part of a new distribution deal with Galileo and Worldspan owner Travelport GDS.

The global agreement is described as extending a long-standing relationship between the airline and the distribution company.
 
The multi-year full content agreement gives Galileo and Worldspan agents access to the airline’s full published fares and inventory.
 
The airline’s general manager international and distribution Jon Harding said: “Agents remain an essential part of our multi-channel distribution strategy as we look to build and grow.
 
“Travelport’s Galileo and Worldspan GDS platforms offer us exceptional reach and we are delighted to continue our close working relationship.”
 
Matthew Hall, Travelport’s vice-president, airline services Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “By working with innovative, high profile carriers such as Virgin Atlantic to secure their full content on the GDS, we are ensuring that our agency customers remain competitive and continue to have access to the best possible airline content.”
 
by Phil Davies


 

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