Ethiopian Airlines renews agreement with Travelport

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a renewed agreement with Travelport International Operations to distribute Travelport+, the world’s leading distribution system, and other related products of Travelport in Ethiopia until end of 2026..

Ethiopian Airlines and Travelport International Operations Ltd. have been working together in distributing Travelport’s Galileo for more than 15 years. a decade. The renewed agreement includes Travelport’s new features and products to be deployed in Ethiopia’s agency market.

Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group said: “We are very happy to strike a renewed deal with Travelport to distribute Travelport+ and other related products in Ethiopian market. Our long-standing journey with Travelport remains very fruitful and useful for both parties and Travel Agencies in Ethiopia. Travelport’s new products, in addition to the main GDS Travelport+, are very important to simplify the business transactions in the market for both the Airline and Travel Agencies. I am very delighted that Ethiopian and Travelport decided to continue working together for the better future ahead. And I want to say congratulations to Travelport and to all Travel Agencies.”

Mark Meehan, Global Vice President and Managing Director for Global Operators at Travelport, said: “We are delighted to renew our valued partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. Travelport and Ethiopian have a very strong growth record during our many years together, and the next 4 years will continue that success.

“Travelport+ is the world’s leading distribution system, and together with Ethiopian’s growth with travel agencies in Ethiopia and beyond, this is a winning partnership. I’m confident that this strategic partnership will continue to increase value for our customers through a wider range of choice and enhanced retailing tools.” – TradeArabia News Service