Hong Kong-Based Carrier and GDS Provider Sign Major Global Deal

Cathay Pacific Airways and Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, announce a marketing agreement that will provide all Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan-connected travel agents with efficient access to the airline's fares and content. 

The five-year deal provides Travelport's extensive network of travel agency customers worldwide access to Cathay Pacific's fares and inventory of flights, with full booking functionality. The agreement takes effect immediately.

"We are delighted to renew our agreement with Cathay Pacific which ensures that all Travelport-connected agents will have unprecedented access to fares from this leading international carrier. The new deal also seals parity for travel agency users in Asia and worldwide," said Simon Nowroz, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Travelport GDS.

"Both parties have been focused in finding a cost-effective arrangement that provides the greatest benefit for our travel agency partners. The latest deal offers comprehensive access to Cathay Pacific's fares, functionality and content available to travel agents today," said Clarence Tai, General Manager Sales & Distribution, Cathay Pacific.