Travelport and Azerbaijan Airlines Renew Partnership to Enhance Travel Agent Access to AZAL’s Retail-Ready Content
(IN SHORT) Travelport and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) have renewed their content distribution agreement, allowing travel agencies using Travelport+ to continue accessing AZAL’s full range of retail-ready content and ancillary services. The deal enables agents to view and compare AZAL’s fares in a single, AI-powered interface, making it easier to identify and book the best offers for travelers. Damian Hickey, Global Head of Air Partners at Travelport, emphasized that the partnership supports AZAL’s growth strategy by enabling agencies to access the airline’s latest offers and routes.
(PRESS RELEASE) LANGLEY UK, 2025-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading global technology provider for travel bookings, and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the national airline of Azerbaijan, have confirmed the renewal of their content distribution partnership. This renewed agreement ensures that travel agencies utilizing Travelport+ will continue to benefit from seamless access to AZAL’s full suite of retail-ready content, including an extensive range of ancillary services.
Jamil Manizade, Chief Commercial Officer at AZAL, commented, “Travelport has played a key role in supporting our impressive growth by ensuring that our content is easily accessible and standardized for travel agencies. The extension of this agreement reflects our shared dedication to equipping travel retailers with the tools needed to provide superior experiences for customers.”
Travel agents using Travelport+ can now access and compare a complete selection of AZAL’s fares and services in one convenient view, streamlining the booking process and enhancing their ability to secure the best deals for travelers. Through Travelport’s advanced AI-driven search features, known as the Content Curation Layer (CCL), agents can quickly identify and compare the most relevant flight options from AZAL. CCL utilizes artificial intelligence to aggregate and normalize content, making it simpler for agents to navigate and select offers from AZAL.
Damian Hickey, Global Head of Air Partners at Travelport, added, “This extended partnership ensures that agencies using Travelport+ will continue to enjoy access to AZAL’s enriched, retail-ready content. We are proud to support AZAL’s growth strategy, as our agency customers leverage Travelport+ to search for and book the latest offerings and routes, while providing the tools necessary to deliver exceptional travel experiences.”
About Travelport
Travelport is a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide. Buyers and sellers of travel are connected by the company’s next generation marketplace, Travelport+, which simplifies how brands connect, upgrades how travel is sold, and enables modern digital retailing. Headquartered in the United Kingdom and operating in more than 165 countries around the world, Travelport is focused on driving innovation that simplifies the complex travel ecosystem.
About Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the national air carrier of Azerbaijan, is one of the leading aviation companies in the CIS region. Since its inception in 1992, AZAL has maintained exceptional standards, as recognized by Skytrax. In 2024, the airline was honored with the prestigious title of “Best Regional Airline in Central Asia / CIS” at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. AZAL is committed to expanding its network, frequently introducing new seasonal and charter flights. With a modern fleet of 26 aircraft, including Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer models, the airline connects over 50 destinations. For up-to-date flight information, visit Azerbaijan Airlines’ website at www.azal.az.
Media Contact:
Katie Cline
Senior Director, Global Head of External Communications
katie.cline@travelport.com
Source: Travelport
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