Travel technology provider, Amadeus, together with low-cost carrier, AirAsia Inc., recently launched a new travel booking tool, Amadeus LCC Smart. Amadeus LCC Smart will allow travel agencies to easily book AirAsia content using a web-like interface in the Amadeus global distribution system (GDS). Philippines’ AirAsia domestic content will be offered at promotional rates via Amadeus LCC Smart for an unlimited period.
The launch of Amadeus LCC Smart follows the commencement of Philippines’
AirAsia’s domestic services earlier this year. Amadeus LCC Smart was developed to supplement Amadeus Ticketless Access, a solution that displays real-time fares and flight information from low-cost carriers (LCC) available through the Amadeus GDS.
“This partnership provides easy access not only to Philippines’ AirAsia destinations but to AirAsia’s network, which spans more than 20 countries and 75 destinations across Asia and Australia,” said Marianne Hontiveros, CEO, AirAsia Inc.
Travel agencies will also be able to book AirAsia flights and ancillary services such as baggage, meals, seats and comfort kits in one go. They also can add, remove or modify ancillary services, seats or add additional passenger information after pricing.
David Brett, President, Amadeus Asia Pacific, said, “Amadeus LCC Smart optimises workflow for travel agents with the familiar AirAsia website interface, but without the need to learn different commands or leave the Amadeus Selling Platform.”
Amadeus LCC Smart will be available free of charge to travel agencies using the Amadeus Selling Platform distribution system in the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and with more markets in Asia Pacific in 2012.AirAsia’s domestic services earlier this year. Amadeus LCC Smart was developed to supplement Amadeus Ticketless Access, a solution that displays real-time fares and flight information from low-cost carriers (LCC) available through the Amadeus GDS.
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