Travelport recently signed a new global full content airline agreement with EgyptAir that will give all of Travelport’s Galileo, Worldspan and Apollo-connected travel agents worldwide access to the carrier’s full range of published fares and inventory.

The new multi-year agreement aims to actively promote Egypt to the travel trade, whilst leveraging Travelport’s extensive worldwide travel agency network to support long-term growth.

Additionally, EgyptAir has enhanced its connectivity to the global distribution system, upgrading to the highest level of GDS functionality. As a result, bookings between EGYPTAIR and Travelport retailers are seamless and delivered in real-time.

Captain Hossam Kamal, chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company said: “We aim to offer products and services via global travel trade that encourage travellers to fly with us.“

Adding further Rabih Saab, president and managing director for Travelport Middle East and Africa said: “We look forward to working with Travelport maximize their exposure to travel agents and increase accessibility of their fares.”

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