The Spanish carrier’s content secured for
Galileo-connected travel agencies worldwide
Langley, UK, 27 June 2007, Galileo, a leading global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Travelport, today announced details of a new full content agreement with Spanish carrier Iberia. The agreement will see all of Iberia’s published fares and inventory, including its web fares, continue to be made available to all users of the Galileo system worldwide.
The deal, which takes immediate effect, represents a continuation of Galileo’s successful strategy of securing full airline content programmes across the globe. “We are pleased to achieve a full content agreement with Iberia and ensure a level playing field, both in Spain and worldwide, for our leisure and business travel agency customers,” said Matthew Hall, Galileo’s vice president, supplier services, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “This agreement further illustrates our ability to work with our airline partners to reach a situation that is mutually beneficial for both parties and offers great value to our travel agents”
José Arribas, vice-president, commercial logistics for Iberia, commented: “Galileo is a well established GDS and has a very strong presence worldwide – this agreement provides us with invaluable access to their travel agency network.”
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About Galileo
Galileo is a global technology leader. Its core business is providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry through its computerized reservation systems, leading-edge products and innovative, Internet-based solutions. Galileo is a value-added distributor of travel inventory dedicated to supporting its travel supplier, agency and corporate customers and, through them, expanding traveler choice. Galileo, a Travelport brand, is headquartered in Langley, UK and has offices worldwide. Visit www.galileo.com.
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