Sabre, Saudia Arabian Airlines extend distribution agreement
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Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME or Sab
re) has extended its fare-distribution agreement with Saudia Arabian Airlines’. The agreement means more than 350,000 travel agents connected to Sabre will be offered access to Saudia’s seats and fare classes.
Saudia has also chosen to upgrade its level of connectivity with Sabre, giving traditional and online travel agencies improved access to fares and inventory, and helping drive its international expansion.
Daniel Naoumovitch, STNME’s chief executive, said: “This agreement, which includes the future use of EMD* and improved connectivity, gives agency customers greater choice and relevant content throughout the Kingdom and global regions.”
Abdul Mohsen M Jonaid, Saudia’s vice president for passenger sales, said: “As we are on the verge of completing entry to the SkyTeam alliance, the extended agreement to distribute fares through Sabre is an important part of our international growth strategy. It is also vital for business in our domestic market, and gives us a global reach that will help drive our business to the next level.”
