Austrian Airlines and Amadeus, a provider of IT and point-of-sale solutions, have signed a long-term full content agreement. The contract runs until the end of 2014. As of 1 March 2010, travel agencies worldwide will have guaranteed access to the full range of Austrian Airlines fares and inventory through Amadeus, with no surcharge.
The airline claims that the agreement ensures that its schedules, fares, last seat availability and associated inventory available through Amadeus will be the same and under the same conditions as in all other direct or indirect sales channels, distribution systems or websites worldwide. Amadeus is one of the important distribution partners of the airline.
Christina Debbah, vice president of global sales and distribution at the airline, said: “With this new agreement, Austrian Airlines will have competitive and cost effective distribution by using Amadeus as a partner both in Austria and in our international markets.”
Philippe Chereque, executive vice president of commercial at Amadeus, said: “This is an important step in our strategy to secure sustainable and long-term content agreements with leading airlines worldwide. We are very pleased with this agreement as it recognizes the crucial importance that long term content agreements bring to airline and travel agency partners alike.”
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