Long-term renewal reinforces Qantas'
commitment to distributing both traditional and NDC content through
Sabre's robust, worldwide marketplace.
SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, Dec. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),
a leading software and technology provider that powers the global
travel industry, has extended its long-term distribution agreement
with Qantas, Australia's largest
airline. This multi-year agreement reflects a continued commitment
between Sabre and Qantas to deliver the widest breadth of content
to travel agencies worldwide with the most flexible options,
including comprehensive access to Qantas' New Distribution
Capability (NDC) content.
"At Qantas, we're focused on enhancing our retailing
capabilities to meet the dynamic needs of both travelers and travel
agencies,"
said Kathryn Robertson, Qantas Executive
Manager, Global Sales & Distribution. "Our continuing
collaboration with Sabre is central to our distribution strategy,
helping ensure our customers can seamlessly shop, book, and service
a comprehensive range of Qantas content via NDC. We're
excited to be able to offer agencies more flexibility and choice in
the coming months through Sabre's global marketplace."
Sabre and Qantas have had a valued, long-standing distribution
relationship, with Sabre being among the first global distribution
systems to distribute the airline's NDC offers in 2021. Under
the renewed agreement, Sabre-connected agents will continue to be
able to access the full range of traditional EDIFACT and NDC offers
made available by Qantas.
"We're delighted that Qantas continues to trust Sabre as a
strategic distribution partner to advance their strategy," said
Chris Wilding, Senior Vice
President, Air Distribution, Sabre Travel Solutions. "Just as
we are committed to providing travellers with greater choice
through our multi-source content platform, we also want to empower
travel agents with enhanced flexibility and personalization in the
way they do business. This renewed agreement highlights the joint
commitment of Qantas and Sabre to creating a comprehensive
marketplace that seamlessly meets the demands of a rapidly evolving
travel ecosystem."
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a software and technology company that takes
on the biggest opportunities and solves the most complex challenges
in travel. The Company connects travel suppliers and buyers around
the globe and across the ecosystem through innovative products and
next-generation technology solutions. Sabre harnesses speed, scale
and insights to build tomorrow's technology today – empowering
airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail,
distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Headquartered
in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre
serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For
more information visit www.sabre.com.
About Qantas
Founded in 1920, Qantas is Australia's national carrier and one of the
world's most recognized airlines. Known for its commitment to
safety, innovation, and customer service, Qantas operates a
comprehensive domestic and international network, connecting
travelers to more than 85 destinations across Australia, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific.
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