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Travelport GDS Announces Implementation of Southwest Content for Galileo-Connected Agencies in North America
LANGLEY, UK,
16.11.2007
Travelport GDS, one of the worlds largest global distribution system (GDS) providers, today announced that implementation of Southwest's published fares and inventory is completed for all Galileo-connected travel agencies in the United States and Canada who have signed up for access.
With the implementation of Southwest, Travelport is providing its Galileo subscribers with more information at the point of sale on Southwest than is currently offered by other competitors. Travelport functionality includes:
- Ability to view open or closed inventory at the point of sale which eliminates uncertainty associated with whether or not the flight is available to be sold
- Built-in intelligent error responses that alert agents throughout the booking process and helps agents to manage the aspects of booking Southwest
- Flexibility to add more passengers and flight segments on a per-passenger name record (PNR) basis than is currently offered by other competitors-the Travelport solution enables agents to book up to 6 segments for up to 8 passengers in a single PNR.
Galileo customers will enjoy other enhanced features and benefits such as:
- Inclusion of Southwest itinerary options in shopping results
- Access to Southwest content from the agency desktop as well as corporate booking tools
- New functionality to give agencies added protection from unwanted debit memos.
In 2008, additional functionality will include:
- Interactive sell (Link sell)
- Ability to transmit frequent flyer (Rapid Rewards) numbers
- Automatic return of ticket number to Apollo PNR.
“We are extremely delighted to implement access to Southwest Airline's fares and inventory through Galileo and to provide our customers with unique functionality," says Jean Collier, vice president, Supplier Services, Travelport GDS, Americas. “Delivering Southwest content and doing so with -best in class- booking capabilities is truly an exceptional win for all of our leisure and corporate customers to celebrate."
In keeping with Travelport GDS bringing access to new content to its customers, agencies must agree to certain financial terms. All fees associated with booking Southwest will be waived through the end of the year.
For further information, and to sign up for Southwest access, Galileo-connected customers can visit: http://support.galileo.com/
About Travelport GDS
Travelport GDS is one of the worlds largest global distribution system (GDS) providers. It is also the global leader in Web-based travel e-commerce and a provider of other specialized solutions and services to the global travel industry. Travelport GDS comprises the Galileo by Travelport and Worldspan® by Travelport GDSs; Shepherd Systems, an expert in providing business and marketing intelligence to the travel industry; aiRESTM, the next generation server-based internal airline IT product suite; and THOR, a provider of distribution and marketing services to travel-related companies. Travelport GDS is a convergence of traditional and online travel distribution services that empower airlines, travel suppliers, travel agencies, Web sites and corporations to provide first class travel services to travelers on a global platform. Travelport GDS is a division of Travelport, the worlds largest network of travel brands, content and services. More information is available at travelportgds.com.
About Travelport
Travelport is one of the world's largest service providers to the travel industry. The company operates two primary businesses - a global distribution system business, which comprises the Galileo and Worldspan brands and a group travel and wholesale hotel business through its GTA brand. Travelport also owns a significant interest in Orbitz Worldwide, a leading global online travel company. With 2006 revenues (including Worldspan) of approximately $3.4 billion, Travelport operates in 145 countries and has approximately 7,500 employees. Travelport is a private company owned by The Blackstone Group, Technology Crossover Ventures and One Equity Partners.
Media Contact:
Kate Aldridge
Corporate Communications Director, EMEA and APAC
+44 (0) 1753 288720
kate.aldridge@travelport.com