Sabre strikes United and Delta distribution deals
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed full content deals with Sabre Travel Network.
United’s is for five years and Delta’s is for seven.
All the two carriers published fares and inventory will be available for subscribers of the GDS, including online and offline travel agencies. This includes published fares that the airlines sell through any third-party distributor and through their reservation offices and website, delta.com.
United and Delta also signed new marketing agreements with Travelocity and dynamic packaging arm Site59.
United’s revenue management vice-president Doug Leo said: “This agreement provides reliability, flexibility and attractive economies, all of which are integral parts of United’s distribution strategies.”
Lee Macenczak, Delta’s executive vice president of sales and customer service, said: “This agreement further supports Delta’s restructuring efforts, including our goal to effectively manage our distribution costs. We are committed to providing multiple distribution options that are both preferred by our customers and offer attractive economics to Delta.”
Report by Phil Davies
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