Qantas has extended its long-term distribution agreement with software and technology provider Sabre.
This multi-year agreement between Qantas and Sabre aims to deliver a breadth of content to travel agencies worldwide with flexible options, including comprehensive access to Qantas’ new distribution capability (NDC) content.
“At Qantas, we’re focused on enhancing our retailing capabilities to meet the dynamic needs of both travellers and travel agencies,” said Kathryn Robertson, Qantas executive manager, global sales & distribution.
Robertson continued: “Our continuing collaboration with Sabre is central to our distribution strategy, helping ensure our customers can seamlessly shop, book, and service a comprehensive range of Qantas content via NDC. We’re excited to be able to offer agencies more flexibility and choice in the coming months through Sabre’s global marketplace.”
Under the renewed agreement, Sabre-connected agents will continue to be able to access a range of traditional electronic data interchange for administration, commerce, and transport (EDIFACT) and NDC offers made available by the airline.
Chris Wilding, senior vice president, air distribution, Sabre Travel Solutions commented: “We also want to empower travel agents with enhanced flexibility and personalization in the way they do business. This renewed agreement highlights the joint commitment of Qantas and Sabre to creating a comprehensive marketplace that seamlessly meets the demands of a rapidly evolving travel ecosystem.”
The two companies have a long-standing distribution relationship, with Sabre being among the first global distribution systems to distribute the airline’s NDC offers in 2021.