Cathay Pacific Airways and Travelport have announced 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.

Speaking on the occasion, Marco Gorin, Chief Commercial Officer, InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) said, “The renewal of this global deal with Cathay Pacific Airways is a clear authentication of the value that Travelport’s Galileo and Worldspan GDS provide to both airlines and travel agents across the globe. This includes Indian travel agencies as they play an ever increasing role in the industry globally. ITQ constantly looks for content and solutions that work for the benefit of both, our agency partners, as well as the Indian consumer.”

Clarence Tai, General Manager Sales & Distribution, Cathay Pacific Airways said, “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.”