The multi-year agreement will provide travel
agencies access to the complete range of both NDC offers and
traditional content through the Sabre global distribution
system
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre
Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology
company that powers the global travel industry and WestJet, a major
carrier based in Canada, have
signed a multi-year renewal of their distribution agreement. This
agreement will continue to provide Sabre-connected agencies with
access to WestJet's robust content including future New
Distribution Capability (NDC) offers.
The renewed agreement highlights the evolution of modern airline
retailing. Through NDC offers, Sabre-connected agencies can present
their customers with a richer array of travel choices. This
development aligns with industry demand for more personalized and
transparent travel retailing, allowing airlines to better
differentiate their offerings, benefiting travelers with greater
flexibility and customization.
Once NDC is implemented, travel agents will be able to shop,
book and service WestJet's NDC offers, alongside its EDIFACT
content, through Sabre's Offer and Order APIs, the agency
point-of-sale solution, Sabre Red 360, and the corporate
booking tool, GetThere. Details about the NDC implementation
will be shared closer to the launch.
"We are pleased to have reached a multi-year agreement with
Sabre to expand our long-standing distribution partnership to cover
not only EDIFACT but also NDC content once the technical
connectivity has been implemented," said John Weatherill, Chief Commercial Officer,
WestJet. "We rely on a trusted partner like Sabre to service a
broad customer base through real-time connectivity to agency and
corporate subscribers via the Sabre GDS."
This agreement demonstrates Sabre's continued commitment to
fostering strong partnerships that drive value and serve the
diverse interests of the global travel ecosystem.
"We're excited that our relationship
with WestJet continues to gain momentum as we enable them
to serve a broad scope of travelers," said Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer, Sabre
Travel Solutions. "We look forward to being part of their continued
growth by equipping them with the technology solutions that offer
the broadest reach to help them succeed."
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a
leading 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
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 WestJet
In 28 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half
and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet
launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five
destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft,
14,000 employees and more than 100 destinations in 26
countries.
For more information about everything WestJet, please visit
westjet.com.
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facebook.com/westjet
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twitter.com/WestJetNews
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instagram.com/westjet/
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youtube.com/westjet
Read the WestJet Newsroom at westjet.com/en-ca/news
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