Cathay Pacific broadens customer reach with Sabre

Airline signs multi-year distribution agreement with GDS

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay Pacific Airways and Sabre Travel Network have reached a new multi-year distribution agreement, offering Sabre-connected travel agents a comprehensive range of content, fares, schedules and inventory.

“Cathay Pacific and Sabre have a very strong long-term relationship. Sabre fully supports the airline’s strategies and focus on business and premium travelers. We look forward to continuing our work with Cathay Pacific to implement this new distribution agreement towards our mutual future growth”

“Cathay Pacific is always looking for ways to work more effectively with its agency partners. This agreement with Sabre will further support our travel agents with a wider range of fares and functionality,” said Simon Ng, Manager – Distribution, Cathay Pacific Airways.

The distribution agreement includes real-time access to all fares and inventory including Cathay Pacific’s web fares. In addition to participation in the Sabre global distribution system (GDS), Cathay Pacific also uses Sabre’s AirCentre Flight Plan Manager and Movement Manager, Sabre AirVision Revenue Integrity and Qik Development Tool to improve the operational efficiency and optimize revenue.

“Cathay Pacific and Sabre have a very strong long-term relationship. Sabre fully supports the airline’s strategies and focus on business and premium travelers. We look forward to continuing our work with Cathay Pacific to implement this new distribution agreement towards our mutual future growth,” said Hans Belle, vice president of Sabre Travel Network – Asia-Pacific.

About Sabre Travel Network

Sabre Travel Network provides technology solutions to the global travel industry. It operates the world’s largest travel marketplace, connecting travel buyers and sellers through the Sabre global distribution system (GDS). Its innovative software connects more than 350,000 travel professionals to more than 400 airlines, 93,000 hotels, 25 car rental brands, 50 rail providers, 13 cruise lines and other global travel suppliers. More than 300 million people purchase airline tickets through this channel annually.

Sabre Travel Network is part of Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company serving the world’s largest industry- travel and tourism. Its innovative technology is used by more than a billion people around the world to plan, book and get to their destination at a time and price that's right for them. For more information, please visit: www.sabre.com