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Galileo
International has received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) to offer
Electronic Ticketing in Taiwan and Thailand.
In Taiwan, Galileo agencies have commenced e-ticketing with Northwest
Airlines. In Thailand, Galileo agencies have started with United Airlines and
Northwest Airlines. It is expected a number of other carriers will be added
soon.
"We are firmly committed to expanding our e-ticketing capability to as many
Asia Pacific markets as possible," said Janie Kaung, executive vice president and managing director of Galileo's Asia Pacific region. "E-tickets
are clearly growing in popularity and we look forward to quickly bringing the
substantial operational and cost benefits to our airline vendors and travel
agent subscribers in Taiwan and Thailand."
Steve
Skilbeck, General Manager of Galileo Thailand, said: "We are delighted to launch e-ticketing for Galileo users in Thailand. This will improve travel
agency efficiency and reduce costs for airlines. We have many agents who
are keen to start e-ticketing as quickly as possible."
Keller
Mak, General Manager of Galileo Greater China, added: "Taiwan's travel sector has been quick to exploit e-commerce generally and Galileo
users will certainly welcome the addition of e-ticketing to our solutions
portfolio in this market."
In Asia Pacific, Galileo
offers this capability in Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and Thailand on 18 airlines in total. |
