Tag: Travelport
X marks non-binary gender booking option on Travelport
Travelport will roll out a new booking code for non-binary gender airline passengers beginning June 1.
The new code offers the option to choose “X”,...
State of play of NDC standard around the world
Ian Heywood, Travelport's global head of new distribution, takes a look at how the new NDC standard brings diverse concerns and opportunities across different regions worldwide, and why industry players should get on board to collectively benefit from changes in distribution.
Travelport partners HKIA on multi-modal transport services
Travelport has signed an agreement with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to promote multi-modal connectivity services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to travel...
JAL, Travelport join forces to launch GDS tailored for Japanese market
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Travelport Worldwide will establish a joint venture to take ownership of Travelport Japan KK and JAL's fully owned subsidiary, Axess...
Travelport campaigns use of code that alerts airlines to disability needs
With the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019 round the corner, Travelport has launched a campaign to improve awareness and use of the DPNA...
Air India’s exclusive distribution deal with Travelport draws flak from agents
Indian travel agents and associations have taken offence to the recent decision of national carrier Air India to make Travelport its exclusive GDS provider...
US investment firms to take Travelport private in US$4.4b acquisition
Travelport will be acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$4.4 billion, expected...
Demand for digital travel tools on the up: Travelport
Mobile devices remain vital while demand for new technologies such as voice search, e-payment and digital room keys grows, according to Travelport's 2018 Digital...
Travelport announces senior appointments to commercial team
Travelport has named senior appointments within its commercial team led by chief commercial officer Stephen Shurrock.
Effective October 29, Nick Dagg is the new head...
Travelport claims a first in GDS NDC booking
Travelport says it is the first GDS operator to manage the live booking of flights using IATA's New Distribution Capability (NDC) technical standard.
The first...
