· The first online travel agency in the Saudi Arabia and MENA region, Flyin.com, has integrated Amadeus services into their online booking systems
Jeddah, KSA: 10 January, 2016 -Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has announced the adoption of its services by Flyin.com, the first Online Travel Agency from the Saudi Arabia and MENA region.
As part of the partnership, Amadeus Saudi Arabia will provide its advanced solutions to support an updated, newly developed platform hosted by FLYIN.com. This platform integrates ancillary services such as; chargeable seats and waitlist seats on light ticketing carriers. These applications are now updated on the Amadeus ticket changer which also feature other applications such as up-selling with low fares for eligible carriers
Flyin.com is the first "Online Travel Agency" in Saudi Arabia that offers an integrated travel services and innovative solutions for people residing in Saudi Arabia, across the Middle East and around the world.
Faisal AlHomaidhi, CEO, Flyin.com, commented: "By incorporating Amadeus' ancillary services, we aim to ensure that travellers will find what fits their needs, and can travel however they want, with satisfaction and peace of mind. The host of services by Amadeus allows us to perform as efficiently as traditional travel agencies, if not more, with the objective of delivering a convenient and customized travel booking experience."
Nashat Bukhari, General Manager of Amadeus Saudi Arabia, said: "Amadeus prides itself on the ability to understand the needs of our key stakeholders and make the right solutions available that will benefit the travel industry.
"Flyin.com shares the Amadeus mission of ensuring that travellers enjoy a better experience, from start to finish. We are dedicated to helping them alter the shape of the travel industry in the region, by providing them the ability to maintain a competitive edge, coupled with exceptional customer service and ongoing innovations in our products and solutions."
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About
Amadeus is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (e.g. airlines, hotels, rail and ferry operators, etc.), travel sellers (travel agencies and websites), and travel buyers (corporations and travel management companies).
The Amadeus group employs around 13,000 people worldwide, across central sites in Madrid (corporate headquarters), Nice (development) and Erding (operations), as well as 71 local Amadeus Commercial Organisations globally.
The group operates a transaction-based business model.
Amadeus is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under the symbol "AMS.MC" and is a component of the IBEX 35 index.
To find out more about Amadeus please visit www.amadeus.com, and www.amadeus.com/blog for more on the travel industry.
Contact details:
Bilawal Shaikh
APCO Worldwide
Mob: +971 52 985 0903
Email: bshaikh@apcoworldwide.com
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