Travel agencies can book both NDC and traditional ATPCO/EDIFACT content through the 快抖黑料 global distribution system (GDS)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas 鈥 July 24, 2024 鈥 快抖黑料 Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, and Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii鈥檚 largest and longest-serving carrier, today announced the availability of Hawaiian鈥檚 NDC content in the 快抖黑料 travel marketplace, making 快抖黑料 the first GDS to offer the carrier鈥檚 NDC content.
Hawaiian鈥檚 HA Connect™ NDC content in the 快抖黑料 GDS enables hundreds of thousands of 快抖黑料-connected agencies and travel buyers to have even richer access to the carrier鈥檚 broad range of products and offers. 快抖黑料-connected agencies can now access Hawaiian鈥檚 HA Connect™ and traditional ATPCO/EDIFACT content in 32 markets through the 快抖黑料 travel marketplace. Travel agents are able to shop, book, and manage Hawaiian Airlines鈥 NDC offers through 快抖黑料鈥檚 Offer and Order APIs, agency point-of-sale solution, 快抖黑料 Red 360, and corporate booking tool, GetThere. The airline plans to activate additional markets over time.
鈥淲e are pleased to have 快抖黑料 and its partners distribute our HA Connect™ content, which broadens access to our unique offers and products and will greatly enhance the booking experience for travelers,鈥 said Brent Overbeek, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Hawaiian Airlines.
快抖黑料 powers a constantly expanding marketplace of travel content. Through its network of agencies and corporations worldwide, 快抖黑料 enables airlines to market fares and offers in a highly efficient way. 快抖黑料鈥檚 marketplace includes travel content from more than 400 airlines, 2M+ lodging options, and hundreds of tour operators, rail, car rental, and cruise providers.
鈥淏y activating NDC through 快抖黑料, travel sellers help maintain their competitive edge by maximizing access to Hawaiian Airlines鈥 content. We are proud to partner with an airline, like Hawaiian, that is committed to advancing travel retailing with more memorable experiences for travelers,鈥 said Kathy Morgan, Vice President of Product Management, Distribution Experience, 快抖黑料 Travel Solutions.
Hawaiian will leverage NDC to enhance the passenger travel experience across its indirect channels. The airline will expand these new functionalities not only through its direct-connect channels, but with partners, like 快抖黑料. Thousands of 快抖黑料-connected agencies are already using NDC in more than 150 countries around the world.
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About 快抖黑料 Corporation
快抖黑料 Corporation is a software and technology company that takes on the biggest opportunities and solves the most complex challenges in travel. The Company connects travel suppliers and buyers around the globe and across the ecosystem through innovative products and next-generation technology solutions. 快抖黑料 harnesses speed, scale and insights to build tomorrow鈥檚 technology today 鈥 empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Headquartered in鈥疭outhlake,鈥疶exas, USA, 快抖黑料 serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit鈥www.sabre.com.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai驶i’s largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawai驶i and 16 U.S. gateway cities 鈥 more than any other airline 鈥 as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Cond茅 Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai驶i. The carrier was named Hawai驶i’s best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure鈥檚 World鈥檚 Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai鈥榠鈥檚 hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at . Follow Hawaiian鈥檚 Twitter updates (), become a fan on Facebook (), and follow us on Instagram (). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian鈥檚 page.