Rowe to leave United for Apple
17th April 2012
Southwest Airlines and Amadeus IT Group have entered into a joint contract for Amadeus’ Altéa reservations solution to support the carrier’s international service.
The two companies will work closely together to implement Amadeus’ technology to allow Southwest to operate international flights in 2014. AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines, currently serves international destinations. As the AirTran international flights transition to Southwest, Amadeus will support Southwest’s international flying.
While the Amadeus IT Group agreement focuses on the international element of Southwest's reservation system, the contract also provides the option for Southwest to convert its domestic business to Amadeus in the future.