Galileo Signs Agreements With Jetstar Asia and Valuair More low cost inventory now available to Galileo-connected agents
Galileo International, Inc., the leading global distribution system (GDS) company and subsidiary of Travelport, today announced two new agreements that will see the fares and inventory of two of Asia’s fastest growing low cost carriers, Jetstar Asia and Valuair, added to the Galileo GDS.
Galileo has developed a suite of distribution solutions to meet the evolving needs and business models of today’s low cost carriers. Content for both Jetstar Asia and Valuair will be distributed via Galileo’s Basic Booking Product (BBP) giving them access to an extensive network of travel agents across Asia Pacific and the rest of the world. The carriers join sister company Jetstar Airways, the Australian-based low cost carrier, which has been distributing its content via Galileo since 2004.
“We are particularly excited to be working with both these companies and their decision to make their inventory available to travel agents via Galileo is testament to the value that we continue to provide to airlines and travel agents alike,” said Mr. Brad Holman, Travelport Airline Services Managing Director.
“These announcements follow an earlier agreement between Jetstar Asia and Travelport subsidiary Octopustravel.com to provide hotel and land content for the low cost carrier’s web site. Combining these two elements clearly demonstrates Travelport’s drive to deliver breakthrough partnerships and diverse product offerings matched by no one in the global travel and tourism industry.”
Ms Chong Phit Lian, CEO, Jetstar Asia said, “We are pleased to join hands with Galileo to further strengthen our distribution channels in Asia and extend our content to other markets in the region and globally that are demanding our low fares. This strategic move allows us to be more accessible, and expand our sales potential via the most effective and tested travel agent route.”
The collaboration with Jetstar Asia and Valuair is set to benefit Galileo-connected travel agents by providing new opportunities to increase sales with this new content available directly on their desktops. Both Jetstar Asia and Valuair join over 50 other Low Cost Carriers around the world that are using the Galileo GDS as a distribution channel.
For more information regarding Galileo please access its website at www.galileo.com .
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About Jetstar
Jetstar Asia is a Singapore based airline that currently flies to multiple destinations within five hours of Singapore including Bangalore, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Phuket, Yangon and Taipei. It is a majority Singapore owned company, with a significant Qantas shareholding, ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence and safety standards, while delivering real value to customers.
About Valuair
Together with its sister company, Jetstar Asia, Valuair provides value-for-money passenger and cargo flight services out of Singapore. Valuair began operations in May 2004 and currently flies to Bangkok, Jakarta and Surabaya on its brand new A320's. Jetstar Asia flies to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, Taipei, Manila, Calcutta, Yangon and many more exciting destinations in Asia. ( www.valueair.com.sg )
About Galileo International
Galileo International 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. A subsidiary of Travelport, Inc., Galileo is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, and has offices worldwide. Visit www.galileo.com .
About Travelport
Travelport, Inc., one of the largest and most geographically diverse travel companies, is dedicated to creating the exceptional travel experiences the world demands. Across more than 130 countries and through a network of 8,000 local professionals and customers, Travelport delivers greater choice, tremendous travel content and cost savings to travellers, travel professionals and travel suppliers every day. Travelport offers a wide range of business and consumer services, from distribution technology and travel packaging to retail sales and solutions. Travelport operates over 20 leading brands, including Orbitz, an online travel agency; Galileo, a global distribution system (GDS); and GTA, a wholesaler of global travel content.
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