Delta Signs New Distribution Agreement with Travelport

Delta Air Lines has signed a new multi-year distribution agreement with Travelport.

The deal gives travel buyers simplified access to Delta’s enriched content through the Travelport+ platform, with enhanced retailing capability to better understand, compare and customize offers for travelers.

“Our transformative new agreement with Travelport is another big step in elevating retailing in the indirect channel ecosystem for the benefit of all customers and stakeholders,” said Jeff Lobl, managing director of global distribution for Delta Air Lines. “In addition to the value-based commercial model, we thank Travelport for their partnership and commitment to continually enhancing their agency workspace. This ensures customers have easier access to all products, whether they are a corporate traveler shopping within travel policy or a leisure traveler finding the right itinerary for their holiday.”

Delta’s omni-channel, customer-centric approach invests across all channels to provide consumers with an elevated shopping experience within their preferred channel.

“This new agreement emphasizes the shared commitment of both Travelport and Delta to improve the way airline products are retailed and make it easier for agents to help travelers choose offers that deliver the most value to them,” said Jason Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Travel Partners at Travelport. “We look forward to continually evolving and delivering the tools that Delta and all of our travel partners need to effectively reach and engage the entire spectrum of buyers.”

Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta serves nearly 200 million people every year, taking customers across its global network to more than 300 destinations in over 50 countries.

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