| Amadeus named World's Leading CRS/GDS for third year at 2009 World Travel Awards Posted: Amadeus has been named the World's Leading CRS/GDS System for the third time at the 2009 World Travel Awards ceremony, held recently in London. Amadeus also won this prestigious title in 2007 and 2006. In its 16th year, the World Travel Awards continues to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the travel and tourism industry. As the world's most comprehensive travel awards ceremony, votes are cast by travel professionals from more than 160 countries around the world. <br><br>David Brett, President, Amadeus Asia Pacific said, “We are proud that Amadeus has once again been named as the World's leading CRS/GDS in 2009. This award recognises that our technology is second to none, and our commitment to the industry remains stronger than ever. Amadeus processes more bookings globally and in Asia Pacific than any other distribution system, and this award further acknowledges of our leadership position. We are proud to provide technology that drives the industry's success, particularly as we emerge from a challenging year and focus on growth in 2010.” <br><br>Despite the slump in regional travel due to the low global economy, Amadeus has performed strongly in Asia Pacific in 2009. |
| Travelport GDS selects OAG as long term partner for airlines data supply Posted: OAG, one of the industry's most accurate single source of airline information, announced that it has signed a long term contract to provide its consolidated global airline schedule and Minimum Connect Time (MCT) data to Travelport, one of the world's leading providers of global distribution systems (GDS). This extends and enhances the established partnership between OAG and Travelport. <br><br>Travelport's Galileo and Worldspan GDS platforms will continue to have full access to OAG data under the terms of the licensing agreement. The information will be used by the GDS provider's network of customers across the globe including on and offline travel agencies, corporations and travel suppliers. OAG will also provide regular feeds of reference information along with a special data file tailored specifically for Travelport's Business Intelligence Suite. OAG already has a separate agreement to supply data to online travel company Orbitz Worldwide, which is part─owned by Travelport. |
| Global airline capacity up by four per cent in December 2009: OAG report Posted: Global airline capacity for December 2009 shows positive growth compared to December 2008, reports OAG, one of the world's leading aviation data business with its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline flights and seats. There are 294.8 million seats available this month, a rise of four per cent over December 2008 levels. Global frequencies are up one per cent compared to December 2008, with a total of 2.4 million flights scheduled for December 2009, despite an average North American frequency decline of two per cent. Worldwide, frequencies and capacity in the low cost sector are both up by ten per cent compared to a year ago, accounting for 444,539 flights (18 per cent) and 65.6 million seats (22 per cent).<br><br>Analysis of major routes reveals that frequency and capacity on certain routes reflect positive growth, while others are showing strong decreases. Leading the growth is traffic between Western Europe and Africa with an increase of 19 per cent (3,883) in the number of flights and an 18 per cent increase in seats (710,129). |
| Jet Airways launches JetEscapes for international travellers from Malaysia and Thailand Posted: Jet Airways has launched its exclusive holiday product – JetEscapes for discerning international travellers from Malaysia and Thailand. Travellers will for the first time be able to book custom─made holidays through JetEscapes packages. This also marks Jet Airways' entry into the highly lucrative South Asian market after its launch in India. <br><br>JetEscapes offers international travellers a complete range of holiday packages, including theme based options to choose from, such as Honeymoon, Beach, Adventure, Cultural, Wildlife, Corporate Travel, Family and Pilgrim packages. Priced competitively, it caters to a range of price points with hotel categories ranging from three─star to five─star hotels at most holiday destinations in India and overseas. <br><br>These packages also offer travellers the flexibility to customise their travel experience by enabling them to book travel packages with hotel check─in / check─out dates that do not necessarily correspond with their flight dates, at no additional cost. The new JetEscapes also offers travellers the option of selecting their choice of flights to their destinations, |
| Amadeus named World's Leading CRS/GDS for third year at 2009 World Travel Awards Posted: Amadeus has been named the World's Leading CRS/GDS System for the third time at the 2009 World Travel Awards ceremony, held recently in London. Amadeus also won this prestigious title in 2007 and 2006. In its 16th year, the World Travel Awards continues to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the travel and tourism industry. As the world's most comprehensive travel awards ceremony, votes are cast by travel professionals from more than 160 countries around the world. <br><br>David Brett, President, Amadeus Asia Pacific said, “We are proud that Amadeus has once again been named as the World's leading CRS/GDS in 2009. This award recognises that our technology is second to none, and our commitment to the industry remains stronger than ever. Amadeus processes more bookings globally and in Asia Pacific than any other distribution system, and this award further acknowledges of our leadership position. We are proud to provide technology that drives the industry's success, particularly as we emerge from a challenging year and focus on growth in 2010.” <br><br>Despite the slump in regional travel due to the low global economy, Amadeus has performed strongly in Asia Pacific in 2009. |
| Amadeus named World's Leading CRS/GDS for third year at 2009 World Travel Awards Posted: Amadeus has been named the World's Leading CRS/GDS System for the third time at the 2009 World Travel Awards ceremony, held recently in London. Amadeus also won this prestigious title in 2007 and 2006. In its 16th year, the World Travel Awards continues to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the travel and tourism industry. As the world's most comprehensive travel awards ceremony, votes are cast by travel professionals from more than 160 countries around the world. <br><br>David Brett, President, Amadeus Asia Pacific said, “We are proud that Amadeus has once again been named as the World's leading CRS/GDS in 2009. This award recognises that our technology is second to none, and our commitment to the industry remains stronger than ever. Amadeus processes more bookings globally and in Asia Pacific than any other distribution system, and this award further acknowledges of our leadership position. We are proud to provide technology that drives the industry's success, particularly as we emerge from a challenging year and focus on growth in 2010.” <br><br>Despite the slump in regional travel due to the low global economy, Amadeus has performed strongly in Asia Pacific in 2009. |
| Amadeus named World's Leading CRS/GDS for third year at 2009 World Travel Awards Posted: Amadeus has been named the World's Leading CRS/GDS System for the third time at the 2009 World Travel Awards ceremony, held recently in London. Amadeus also won this prestigious title in 2007 and 2006. In its 16th year, the World Travel Awards continues to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the travel and tourism industry. As the world's most comprehensive travel awards ceremony, votes are cast by travel professionals from more than 160 countries around the world. <br><br>David Brett, President, Amadeus Asia Pacific said, “We are proud that Amadeus has once again been named as the World's leading CRS/GDS in 2009. This award recognises that our technology is second to none, and our commitment to the industry remains stronger than ever. Amadeus processes more bookings globally and in Asia Pacific than any other distribution system, and this award further acknowledges of our leadership position. We are proud to provide technology that drives the industry's success, particularly as we emerge from a challenging year and focus on growth in 2010.” <br><br>Despite the slump in regional travel due to the low global economy, Amadeus has performed strongly in Asia Pacific in 2009. |
| Global airline capacity up by four per cent in December 2009: OAG report Posted: Global airline capacity for December 2009 shows positive growth compared to December 2008, reports OAG, one of the world's leading aviation data business with its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline flights and seats. There are 294.8 million seats available this month, a rise of four per cent over December 2008 levels. Global frequencies are up one per cent compared to December 2008, with a total of 2.4 million flights scheduled for December 2009, despite an average North American frequency decline of two per cent. Worldwide, frequencies and capacity in the low cost sector are both up by ten per cent compared to a year ago, accounting for 444,539 flights (18 per cent) and 65.6 million seats (22 per cent).<br><br>Analysis of major routes reveals that frequency and capacity on certain routes reflect positive growth, while others are showing strong decreases. Leading the growth is traffic between Western Europe and Africa with an increase of 19 per cent (3,883) in the number of flights and an 18 per cent increase in seats (710,129). |
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