Travelport has confirmed the signing of a new global full content airline agreement with Egyptair.
The deal will give all Galileo-, Worldspan- and Apollo-connected travel agents across the world access to the carrier’s full range of published fares and inventory. The new multi-year agreement is effective today (Monday 11 June).
In addition, Egyptair has enhanced its connectivity to the GDS, upgrading to the highest level of functionality. As a result, bookings between Egyptair and Travelport retailers will now be delivered in real-time.
Captain Hossam Kamal, Chairman & CEO of Egyptair commented; “By dovetailing our long-term growth strategy with Egypt’s tourism goals, we aim to offer products and services via the global travel trade that encourage travellers to fly with us and discover a truly magical destination. With an impressive global network of loyal travel agency users, Travelport is ideally positioned to help us nurture this ever-important relationship.”
Rabih Saab, President & Managing Director for Travelport Middle East & Africa added; “As a respected national carrier and one of the most experienced airlines in the Middle East and Africa, Egyptair is a valued airline partner of Travelport and we look forward to working with them closely over the next several years to maximise their exposure to travel agents and increase the accessibility of their fares.”
In 2009 Travelport set-up direct operations in Egypt, with an office in Cairo that includes a full-service helpdesk and training centre to support both Galileo- and Worldspan-connected travel agents. The company also maintains a presence in Alexandria.
