17 May 2007
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, today announced that it has facilitated electronic ticketing for Kuwait Airways allowing the airline to process e-tickets via travel agencies.
Amadeus Electronic Ticketing allows authorised agents to transmit the ticketing information directly to the airline's database quickly and easily, so that the passenger can check in and board the flight without holding a paper ticket.
"Thanks to our partnership with Amadeus, we are striving towards the IATA target to become 100% e-ticket compliant by the end of 2007. Amadeus Electronic Ticketing has proved to be a quick and efficient solution for us to deploy e-ticketing around the globe", commented Fuad AlSharedah, Head of Reservations System Development, Kuwait Airways.
Amadeus is the undisputed world leader in e-ticket distribution having enabled e-ticketing for 198 airlines and 142 markets, far ahead of its nearest competitor. Today, more than 70% of tickets issued through the Amadeus System are e-tickets.
Hazem Hussein, Regional Director, Middle East & Africa, Amadeus Airline Business Group, commented: "It is important airlines implement solutions that will allow them to make the most of the efficiency gains provided by e-ticketing. We are committed to ensuring that all airlines, irrespective of their size and geography, are able to meet the IATA deadline at the end of this year."
Amadeus' rate of implementation of e-ticketing for airlines is predicted to get faster as the year progresses. The company is an IATA preferred supplier for achieving paperless travel by 2007, and is well on track to complete its part in achieving this key milestone for the industry.
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About Amadeus Ticketing portfolio
It comprises 3 main solutions:
Amadeus Ticketing Platform: a hosted solution which provides full ticketing functionality, that allows airlines to issue, cancel, exchange, refund and revalidate any type of tickets - paper and electronic- together with full financial reporting.
Amadeus e-Ticket Server: an outsourced platform that provides full management of e-ticketing activity including ticket issuance and follow-up transactions, interface to check-in systems, interline e-ticketing and ground-handling.
Amadeus e-Ticket Gateway: provides outsourced, interline e-ticketing connectivity between interline partners that use their own e-ticket database.
About Kuwait Airways
After formation in 1954, Kuwait Airways has developed from a regional carrier to a leading international Airline reflecting the true essence in Kuwaiti hospitality with state of the art facilities and high quality of service for its passengers coupled with the latest technological advances in its fleet, infrastructure and services.
KAC's worldwide services are supported by a fully integrated infrastructure, which includes comprehensive engineering, training, reservation and catering facilities.
Although Traffic growth and operations suffered with the drop in oil prices and Gulf War in 1991, the Corporation recovered, re-launched and adopted a master plan to expand its operations worldwide.
With regard to the policy of refurbishment and renewal of its fleet, KAC took delivery of 17 aircrafts. KAC's fleet now comprises: three A320-200, three A310 - 300, five A300- 605R, four A340-200 and two B777, all equipped with the latest entertainment systems. Kuwait Airways has also successfully attained the IATA Operational Safety Audit -IOSA in September 2006 and has become the first IOSA Operator in Kuwaiit.
For more details, visit www.kuwaitairways.com
About Amadeus
Amadeus is the chosen technology partner for providers, sellers, and buyers of travel. The company provides distribution, IT and point-of-sale solutions to help its customers adapt, grow and succeed in the fast changing travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies, railway companies, ferry lines, cruise lines, insurance companies and tour operators), travel sellers (travel agencies) and travel buyers (corporations and travellers). Solutions are grouped in four solution categories - Distribution & Content, Sales & e-Commerce, Business Management and Services & Consulting.
Amadeus has central sites in Madrid (corporate headquarters & marketing), Nice (development) and Erding (operations - data processing centre) and regional offices in Miami, Buenos Aires and Bangkok. At market level, Amadeus maintains customer operations in 76 countries covering more than 215 markets.
The company is owned by WAM Acquisition, whose shareholders are BC Partners, Cinven, Air France, Iberia and Lufthansa. Amadeus employs some 7,600 employees worldwide, representing 95 nationalities.
More information about Amadeus is available at: www.amadeus.com
For more information,please contact:
Amadeus Media Relations
Corporate & Marketing Communication
Tel : +34 91 582 7809
Fax : +34 91 582 0188
E-mail : mediarelations@amadeus.com
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, today announced that it has facilitated electronic ticketing for Kuwait Airways allowing the airline to process e-tickets via travel agencies.
Amadeus Electronic Ticketing allows authorised agents to transmit the ticketing information directly to the airline's database quickly and easily, so that the passenger can check in and board the flight without holding a paper ticket.
"Thanks to our partnership with Amadeus, we are striving towards the IATA target to become 100% e-ticket compliant by the end of 2007. Amadeus Electronic Ticketing has proved to be a quick and efficient solution for us to deploy e-ticketing around the globe", commented Fuad AlSharedah, Head of Reservations System Development, Kuwait Airways.
Amadeus is the undisputed world leader in e-ticket distribution having enabled e-ticketing for 198 airlines and 142 markets, far ahead of its nearest competitor. Today, more than 70% of tickets issued through the Amadeus System are e-tickets.
Hazem Hussein, Regional Director, Middle East & Africa, Amadeus Airline Business Group, commented: "It is important airlines implement solutions that will allow them to make the most of the efficiency gains provided by e-ticketing. We are committed to ensuring that all airlines, irrespective of their size and geography, are able to meet the IATA deadline at the end of this year."
Amadeus' rate of implementation of e-ticketing for airlines is predicted to get faster as the year progresses. The company is an IATA preferred supplier for achieving paperless travel by 2007, and is well on track to complete its part in achieving this key milestone for the industry.
- Ends -
About Amadeus Ticketing portfolio
It comprises 3 main solutions:
Amadeus Ticketing Platform: a hosted solution which provides full ticketing functionality, that allows airlines to issue, cancel, exchange, refund and revalidate any type of tickets - paper and electronic- together with full financial reporting.
Amadeus e-Ticket Server: an outsourced platform that provides full management of e-ticketing activity including ticket issuance and follow-up transactions, interface to check-in systems, interline e-ticketing and ground-handling.
Amadeus e-Ticket Gateway: provides outsourced, interline e-ticketing connectivity between interline partners that use their own e-ticket database.
About Kuwait Airways
After formation in 1954, Kuwait Airways has developed from a regional carrier to a leading international Airline reflecting the true essence in Kuwaiti hospitality with state of the art facilities and high quality of service for its passengers coupled with the latest technological advances in its fleet, infrastructure and services.
KAC's worldwide services are supported by a fully integrated infrastructure, which includes comprehensive engineering, training, reservation and catering facilities.
Although Traffic growth and operations suffered with the drop in oil prices and Gulf War in 1991, the Corporation recovered, re-launched and adopted a master plan to expand its operations worldwide.
With regard to the policy of refurbishment and renewal of its fleet, KAC took delivery of 17 aircrafts. KAC's fleet now comprises: three A320-200, three A310 - 300, five A300- 605R, four A340-200 and two B777, all equipped with the latest entertainment systems. Kuwait Airways has also successfully attained the IATA Operational Safety Audit -IOSA in September 2006 and has become the first IOSA Operator in Kuwaiit.
For more details, visit www.kuwaitairways.com
About Amadeus
Amadeus is the chosen technology partner for providers, sellers, and buyers of travel. The company provides distribution, IT and point-of-sale solutions to help its customers adapt, grow and succeed in the fast changing travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies, railway companies, ferry lines, cruise lines, insurance companies and tour operators), travel sellers (travel agencies) and travel buyers (corporations and travellers). Solutions are grouped in four solution categories - Distribution & Content, Sales & e-Commerce, Business Management and Services & Consulting.
Amadeus has central sites in Madrid (corporate headquarters & marketing), Nice (development) and Erding (operations - data processing centre) and regional offices in Miami, Buenos Aires and Bangkok. At market level, Amadeus maintains customer operations in 76 countries covering more than 215 markets.
The company is owned by WAM Acquisition, whose shareholders are BC Partners, Cinven, Air France, Iberia and Lufthansa. Amadeus employs some 7,600 employees worldwide, representing 95 nationalities.
More information about Amadeus is available at: www.amadeus.com
For more information,please contact:
Amadeus Media Relations
Corporate & Marketing Communication
Tel : +34 91 582 7809
Fax : +34 91 582 0188
E-mail : mediarelations@amadeus.com
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