Amadeus IT : Flybe’s ancillary services now available through the Amadeus distribution channel
May 06, 2016 at 10:48 am EDT
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Amadeus Airline Ancillary Services has now been implemented for Flybe, Europe's largest regional carrier. By making it possible to add a chargeable bags the through the Amadeus distribution channel, Flybe enables travel agents to better serve their customers' needs, as they book the additional services requested for their flights - all within an efficient and automated booking flow.
'We are pleased to support Flybe's merchandising strategy by increasing the exposure and sales opportunities of the airline's ancillary services through the world's largest and most diverse travel community. Flybe now has the tools to maximise sales in our distribution channel and partner with travel agents by offering services that add value to the traveller's journey,' said Gianni Pisanello, Strategic Marketing Director of Airline Distribution at Amadeus.
With 109 airlines signed-up to Amadeus Airline Ancillary Services Flybe is the 73rd carrier to be fully implemented in the world's largest and most diverse travel community. Deployed worldwide, including all IATA BSP markets, Amadeus' industry leading solution delivers real results for airlines, travel agents and travellers, with a 100% increase in ancillaries sold during 2015.
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Amadeus IT Group, S.A. owns and operates the world's No. 1 travel distribution and reservation computer system. The group's system allows travel agencies and airline sales offices to make reservations to hotels, car rental agencies, and service providers (including ocean transportation companies, tour operators, cruise lines, etc.).
The group is also involved in supplying computer services and marketing services for online reservation software and data flow management software.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Spain (2.6%), Germany (6.4%), the United Kingdom (4.7%), France (4.2%), Europe-Middle East-Africa (30.7%), the United States ( 22.4%), America (9%) and Asia-Pacific (20%).