Loganair stikes Travelport distribution deal

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Loganair is to distribute to the trade via Travelport GDS through a multi-year global content deal.

The distribution agreement was revealed as the Scottish regional airline confirmed a code share with British Airways from September 1.

Loganair will promote its full inventory of branded content and ancillaries to Travelport-connected agencies in 180 countries.

The carrier’s commercial director Kay Ryan said: “The signing of this agreement and partnership with Travelport strategically coincides with a new era of advanced operations for Loganair.

“To that end, Travelport’s innovative technology and solutions will greatly support our business to optimise its value proposition, maximize growth and strengthen its brand name in the UK and overseas.”

Travelport EMEA air commerce vice president Philip Saunders said: “The inauguration of our collaboration with Loganair highlights how more and more airlines see the value that Travelport’s unique technology brings to their businesses.

“Travelport Rich Content and Branding has now established itself within the European and international market, and we’re delighted that Loganair will benefit from its great merchandising capabilities.”