WestJet signs long term distribution agreement with Travelport
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Travelport, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, today announced details of a new global full content agreement with WestJet.
The new, multi-year agreement secures access to the airline’s published fares, inventory and full range of products and services for all Travelport subscribers using the Apollo and Worldspan systems in Canada and the United States. WestJet has also become a participant in BSP Canada and ARC in the United States, in order to fully support electronic ticketing. Travelport customers are now able to view schedules and availability in real-time, issue tickets electronically, and take advantage of WestJet’s interline capabilities.
Through the agreement, WestJet becomes Travelport’s 300th linked carrier. The deal includes an upgrade to last-seat availability, the highest level of inventory control with auto-fare quoting, electronic ticketing and interline electronic ticketing. These upgrades give Travelport customers real-time, interactive access to WestJet inventory, and real-time confirmation of price, bookings and seats, enabling the airline to offer the highest level of service to its guests. In the future, WestJet will also participate in Travelport’s sales of ancillary services, specifically, the sale of pre-reserved seats.
"Through this partnership, we are delighted to provide our customers with access to WestJet's fares and inventory through our Galileo and Worldspan distribution channels," said Dan Westbrook, vice president, Supplier Services, Travelport GDS. "As a global marketplace for 63,000 travel agencies worldwide, Travelport is committed to providing content for our customers and providing cost-effective and value-added distribution to all suppliers."
"WestJet recognizes the value of Travelport's distribution channels and we are pleased to provide our travel agent partners who are also Travelport subscribers with access to our published content," said Catherine Dyer, WestJet vice president, Distribution. "Taking this step with Travelport demonstrates our commitment to the agent channel and advances our market strategy."
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