Amadeus maintains position as the number one e-ticketing technology partner for airlines
74 airlines are hosted on Amadeus e-Ticket Server
Amadeus has enabled e-ticketing for 268 airlines and in 154 markets world-wide
Amadeus has put in place over 1400 interlining agreements for airlines
Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, is playing an exceptional role helping airlines to meet the IATA e-ticket deadline of the end of May 2008.
Amadeus has completed over 1400 interline agreements for airlines, meaning that their passengers can purchase a single e-ticket for an entire journey with multiple, pre-designated airlines. The number of interline implementations is still growing at a pace of 100 new agreements per month.
Further, now that more and more airlines are well-equipped to meet the IATA initiative of 100% e-ticketing, Amadeus is also helping low cost carriers with their needs for interline electronic ticketing (IET). WestJet and Virgin Blue have already contracted the Amadeus e-ticketing solution to prepare for their interlining agreements with full service carriers and their subsequent need for IET.
Amadeus, as the world leader in e-ticket distribution and technology, has to date enabled e-ticketing for 268 airlines across 154 markets. These figures exceed those of any other single supplier.
In the Middle East, Amadeus had enabled e-ticketing implementations for Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, EgyptAir, Tunis air, Royal Air Maroc, MEA, Oman Air and Gulf Air. Amadeus provides e-ticketing in the following countries: Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan and Kuwait.
“Amadeus is making strides to ensure the industry is on track to meet the extended e-ticketing deadline. Over 91% of the tickets issued through our system are now electronic,” commented Frédéric Spagnou, Vice-President, Airline Business Group, Amadeus. “As a preferred IATA e-ticketing supplier, we recognise the significant improvements to the customer experience that can be achieved through e-ticketing, as well as the considerable efficiency savings and revenue opportunities it opens up for airlines.”
