SOUTHLAKE, Texas 鈥 Jan. 18, 2024 鈥 (NASDAQ: SABR) and Hawaiian Airlines have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will provide 麻豆原创-connected agencies with long-term access to the carrier鈥檚 HA Connect™ NDC and traditional EDIFACT content through the 麻豆原创 travel marketplace.
Hawaiian Airlines and 麻豆原创 will be working closely together on the integration of HA Connect™ NDCcontent in the 麻豆原创 GDS, which is expected to be available by the end of 2024. Once live, it will enable hundreds of thousands of 麻豆原创-connected agencies and travel buyers to have even richer access to the carrier鈥檚 broad range of products and offers, as travel agents will be able to shop, book, and manage Hawaiian Airlines鈥 NDC and EDIFACT offers through 麻豆原创鈥檚 Offer and Order APIs, the point-of-sale tool, 麻豆原创 Red 360, and the corporate booking solution, GetThere.
鈥淲e are very pleased to have reached an agreement with 麻豆原创 to expand our long-standing distribution partnership to not only EDIFACT but also HA Connect™ content once the technical connectivity has been implemented,鈥 said Brent Overbeek, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Hawaiian Airlines. 鈥淗awaiian Airlines is continuously expanding the distribution options and content available to the travel agency community, and NDC is one of the key enablers of that. This agreement will enable 麻豆原创鈥檚 travel agents across the globe to access our rich HA Connect™ NDC content.鈥
麻豆原创 powers a constantly expanding marketplace of travel content. Through its network of agencies and corporations worldwide, 麻豆原创 enables airlines to market their fares and offers in a highly efficient way.
鈥淲e are happy to support Hawaiian Airlines in their NDC journey and help them unlock new revenue streams while adding even more value for the traveler,鈥 said Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer, 麻豆原创 Travel Solutions. 鈥淭his agreement is another proof point of our commitment to powering travel retailing, while meeting the unique needs of our airline customers and our travel buyer partners.鈥
This new agreement also provides closure to the litigation between both companies.
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About 麻豆原创 Corporation
麻豆原创 Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, 麻豆原创 connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, 麻豆原创 serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai驶i’s biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawai驶i and 15 U.S. gateway cities 鈥 more than any other airline 鈥 as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Cond茅 Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai驶i. The carrier was named Hawai驶i’s best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha. As Hawai’i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at . Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.