AirTran Airways and Sabre Holdings Sign New Five-Year Agreement
14 October 2005 - 1:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
- All AirTran Airways Fares to be Distributed Through Sabre GDS and
Travelocity; Travelocity Partner Network to Provide Broad-Based
Content for AirTran Web Site - ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 13
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today announced the signing of a new
five-year agreement with travel giant Sabre Holdings through which
the airline commits to make all its fares and inventory available
through the Sabre Travel Network global distribution system (GDS)
and Travelocity. In addition, Travelocity Partner Network (TPN),
Travelocity's private label booking business, will become the sole
supplier of hotel, cruise and AirTran Vacations packaging content
for the AirTran Web Site, http://www.airtran.com/. "This new
long-term agreement is significant to AirTran Airways in the sense
that, as our airline evolves the channels of distribution must also
evolve," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' vice president of
planning. "Distributing through multiple Sabre Holdings channels
lets us conveniently serve our customers -- both business and
leisure flyers -- and maintain our low-cost structure. AirTran
Airways and Sabre Holdings are committed to creating distribution
efficiencies through both current and emerging technologies." The
Sabre GDS provides an electronic marketplace that enables airlines,
hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines and other travel
suppliers to sell their products to corporate and leisure travelers
through 50,000 global travel agency locations, the world's largest
agency network. Travelocity, the fastest growing online travel
agency, is committed to a customer-driven focus. Great prices, live
24/7 phone support and powerful shopping technology have made
Travelocity the fifth largest travel agency in the U.S. "We're
confident that making AirTran's fares available through multiple
assets of the Sabre Holdings distribution portfolio will enable the
airline to realize exceptional returns," said Hugh Jones, chief
operating officer of Sabre Travel Network. "This agreement will
expand their ability to take advantage of the Sabre GDS to deliver
high yield and incremental sales, and of Travelocity to deliver
outstanding consumer retailing opportunities. AirTran's increased
commitment to Sabre reconfirms the value of Sabre's efficient
marketplace, providing outstanding value for airlines, travel
agencies and travelers." AirTran's participation in the Travelocity
Partner Network builds upon TPN's rich technology platform and deep
experience in distributing suppliers' travel content and providing
industry leading deals through online channels. In addition to
AirTran Airways, TPN partners include American Express, AOL, Yahoo!
and other airlines. "This deal delivers value on many fronts to
Sabre Holdings. Across the portfolio, we are excited about the
opportunity to have a full content deal over a long period of time
with a leading low cost carrier, as well as expanding the TPN
private label booking business," said Jones. About AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, one of America's largest low-fare airlines with
6,700 friendly, professional Crew Members, operates over 500 daily
flights to 49 destinations. The airline's primary hub is at
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where it is the
second largest carrier. AirTran Airways recently added the
fuel-efficient Boeing 737-700 aircraft to create America's youngest
all-Boeing fleet and recently celebrated the delivery of its 100th
aircraft. The airline is also the first carrier to install XM
Satellite Radio on a commercial aircraft. For reservations or more
information, visit http://www.airtran.com/. About Sabre Travel
Network Sabre Travel Network, a Sabre Holdings company, provides
access to the world's leading global distribution system (GDS). The
Sabre GDS is a ready- built efficient marketplace that connects
suppliers, including hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels,
with more than 50,000 travel agency locations. Suppliers get access
through one single connection; travel agents get real time access
to thousands of travel products from multiple suppliers through one
source integrated into their businesses; consumers get access to a
global supermarket of the world's greatest travel possibilities.
Key brands of Sabre Travel Network include GetThere, the leading
Web-based corporate travel reservation technology, and Jurni
Network, the unique leisure travel agency consortium that enables
members to sell more products from preferred travel suppliers using
sophisticated market intelligence. About Travelocity Travelocity is
committed to being the traveler's champion -- before, during and
after the trip and works hand-in-hand with the world's most
reputable travel providers so that everything about a customer's
booking will be right. And if it's not, Travelocity guarantees that
it will work with its partners to make it right, right away. This
customer-driven focus, backed by live 24/7 phone support, great
prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity the
fifth largest travel agency in the U.S. -- booking $4.9 billion in
travel in 2004. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also owns
and operates Travelocity Business, Travelocity Europe and
lastminute.com, making it the leader in online travel in Europe.
Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE:TSG), a
world leader in travel commerce. Sabre Holdings (NYSE:TSG) connects
people with the world's greatest travel possibilities by retailing
travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions
for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is
available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com/. Sabre Travel Network,
Travelocity, Travelocity Business, Travelocity Partner Network,
Sabre GDS, Sabre Connected, GetThere and Jurni Network are
trademarks and/or service marks of an affiliate of Sabre Holdings
Corporation. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names
are the property of their respective owners. Media Contacts:
AirTran Airways Tad Hutcheson 678.254.7442 Judy Graham-Weaver
678.254.7448 Sabre Holdings Nanci Williams 682.605.2271 DATASOURCE:
AirTran Airways CONTACT: Tad Hutcheson, +1-678-254-7442, , or Judy
Graham-Weaver, +1-678-254-7448, , both of AirTran Airways; or Nanci
Williams of Sabre Holdings, +1-682-605-2271, Web site:
http://www.airtran.com/ http://www.sabre-holdings.com/
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