ATLANTA and
MEXICO CITY,
May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeromar, 'The Mexican
executive airline' and one of Mexico's leading regional airlines, and global
travel technology provider Worldspan, L.P. jointly announced Aeromar's
upgraded participation in the Worldspan global distribution system (GDS). The
airline has implemented Worldspan AccessPLUS(SM) connectivity, utilizing an
advanced suite of communications capabilities that provide the airline and
Worldspan travel agencies with interactive connectivity and state-of-the-art
electronic ticketing services on all Aeromar flights.
This new functionality gives Worldspan travel agencies a real-time
connection to Aeromar's internal reservations system for up-to-the-minute
shopping, pricing, booking and e-ticketing services. Benefits to travel
agencies include access to last-seat availability on the airline's flights,
current pricing and rules, seat maps, and instant bookings and confirmations.
"At Aeromar, we are very pleased to provide travel agencies with
technology tools that allow them to streamline customer service. They will be
able to shop, book and issue e-tickets on 120 flights offered on any of the 25
routes in the Mexican Republic," said Ami Lindenberg, Aeromar's executive vice
president and chief financial officer. "Our relationships through Worldspan's
valuable agency network will become stronger through superior connectivity
from Worldspan."
"Aeromar's enhanced services through the Worldspan GDS offer immediate and
substantial benefits to both Aeromar and Worldspan travel agencies," said
Kevin Ficco, Worldspan vice president - Airline Distribution and Business
Development. "The ability to communicate in real-time and issue e-tickets will
create time and cost savings, and enhance the customer buying experience."
About Aeromar
Founded in 1987, Aeromar, 'The Mexican executive airline,' employs more
than 1,000 people and relies on a fleet of 16 ATR-42 planes that safely and
securely transport up to 48 passengers on the airline's short- and medium-haul
flights. Aeromar provides service on more than 25 routes within the Mexican
Republic, and also offers business and leisure packages, with a 99 percent
on-time performance rate on its flights. Aeromar is the only airline to hold
an exclusive terminal in Mexico City International Airport, which enables
passengers to check in only 40 minutes before flight times. Aeromar also
provides cargo and courier Fast Paq service, as well as airplane rental
services.
About Worldspan, L.P.
Worldspan is a leader in travel technology services for travel suppliers,
travel agencies, e-commerce sites and corporations worldwide. Utilizing some
of the fastest, most flexible and efficient networks and computing
technologies, Worldspan provides comprehensive electronic data services
linking thousands of travel suppliers around the world to a global customer
base. Worldspan offers industry-leading Fares and Pricing technology such as
Worldspan e-Pricing(R), hosting solutions and customized travel products.
Worldspan enables travel suppliers, distributors and corporations to reduce
costs and increase productivity with technology like Worldspan Go!(R) and
Worldspan Trip Manager(R) XE.
Worldspan is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information is
available at worldspan.com.
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