Beijing, China, 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a new multi-year, global content agreement with China Eastern Airlines (MU), one of the leading carriers in China, and Shanghai Airlines (FM), a fully owned subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines. The agreement ensures travel agents worldwide using Travelport platforms – including Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan – have access to the airlines’ web fares and published inventories.
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have also partnered with Travelport to upgrade its GDS connectivity to the highest level, delivering travel agents with the most accurate inventory information with the ability to view and sell last-seat availability in real time. Both airlines also intend to implement other Travelport functionalities such as Online Check-in, allowing travelers to check-in via Travelport ViewTrip™ – a flexible online itinerary tool that gives access to itineraries, flight status and destination details.
“We are delighted to partner with Travelport to continue expanding our global distribution chain for China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines, as well as enhancing accessibility of our flights to both agents and consumers worldwide,” said Mr. Pu Jian, Senior Manager, System Development Branch, Network and Revenue Management Department at China Eastern.
“One of our key business priorities is delivering unrivaled content to our travel agency subscribers whilst providing airline partners with effective channels to reach out to travelers worldwide,” said Damian Hickey, Travelport’s Vice President, Distribution Sales and Services for Asia Pacific. “China Eastern is one of the leading carrier groups in China, and this agreement provides significant content for our travel agency customers.”
China Eastern Airlines carries close to 70 million travelers each year, servicing 197 destinations across China, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania.
Shanghai Airlines merged with China Eastern in 2009. Its substantial network serves over 170 domestic and international destinations within China, and across Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Thailand.
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About Travelport (www.travelport.com)
Travelport is a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry.
With a presence in over 170 countries, approximately 3,500 employees and 2012 net revenue of more than $2.0 billion, Travelport is comprised of the global distribution system (“GDS”) business, which includes the Galileo and Worldspan brands, its Airline IT Solutions business and a majority joint venture ownership in eNett.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Travelport is a privately owned company.
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About China Eastern Airlines (www.flychinaeastern.com)
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited, (formerly China Eastern Airlines established in 1988), was founded in April 1995 with the headquarters located in Shanghai. As one of the three major Airlines in Mainland China, it operates 49 overseas offices and 10 domestic branches. Moreover, it holds controlling shares of over 20 subsidiaries including Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Yunnan Airlines, China Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd, China United Airlines. In 1997, China Eastern was listed simultaneously in New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai stock market.
China Eastern serves nearly 70 million travelers annually and ranks among the world’s top 10 airlines in passenger transportation volume. Taking Shanghai as the main hub, it serves 197 destinations and operates a world-wide flight network covering China, connecting Asia, Europe, America and Oceania. As an official member of SkyTeam, China Eastern’s flight network will be extended to 926 cities in 173 countries via the close cooperation with SkyTeam member airlines.
About Shanghai Airlines (www.shanghai-air.com)
Incorporated in 1985, Shanghai Airlines is China’s first commercial airline with multiple investments. Shanghai Airlines has a fleet of 66 aircraft, including Boeing 737, 757 and 767 series. As a Shanghai-based carrier, taking the “Safety First, Customer Priority, Quality Service and Excellence Orientation” as its business philosophy and corporate pursuit, Shanghai Airlines offers flights in and out of Shanghai to over 170 domestic and 13 international and regional destinations.
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