Atlanta -- 11 Jan., 2007 -- Windward
Islands Airways International (Winair), a leading passenger airline
serving destinations in the northeast Caribbean, has advanced its
technology platform using comprehensive solutions from global travel
technology provider Worldspan, L.P. Through a new airline hosting and
technology agreement, Winair has adopted Worldspan Meridian(SM), an
end-to-end technology platform for airlines hosted in Worldspan's
global data center.
"After reviewing the offerings of seven providers, we determined
Worldspan's solutions and signature flexibility would best meet our
requirements," said Edwin Hodge, managing director for Winair.
"Worldspan's strong record in hosting airlines globally ensures we will
have the expertise and strategic technologies to operate and manage
costs more effectively in the years to come."
"We welcome Winair as our newest hosting partner and are committed
to helping them increase operating efficiencies and grow their
business," said Kevin Ficco, Worldspan vice president -- Airline
Distribution and Business Development.
Meridian technology provides Winair with all core systems required
for around-the-clock operations on the ground and in the air. These
include complete departure control, inventory and reservations
management systems; global fares and pricing capabilities; automation
of global reservations and sales processes, and airport passenger
operations; and much more. Meridian includes Worldspan FareSource(R),
one of the most comprehensive and accurate solutions for distributing
flights, fares and rules worldwide.
In addition to the Meridian platform, Winair utilizes several other
Worldspan technologies, including the Worldspan Interchange(SM), an
interline e-ticketing hub that supports the exchange of electronic
ticket messages between airlines that hold Electronic Interline Traffic
Agreements. The airline has also activated Worldspan Ticket to
Confirm(SM), an automated inventory and revenue protection tool that
takes action when bookings are not ticketed by the date and time
designated in airfare rules. Additionally, Winair has adopted Worldspan
SecuRate(R) Air Plus, an industry-leading, Web- based solution for
managing private and negotiated fares.
About Worldspan, L.P.
Worldspan is a leader in travel technology services for travel
suppliers, travel agencies, e-commerce sites and corporations
worldwide. Utilizing some of the fastest, most flexible and efficient
networks and computing technologies, Worldspan provides comprehensive
electronic data services linking thousands of travel suppliers around
the world to a global customer base. Worldspan offers industry-leading
Fares and Pricing technology such as Worldspan e-Pricing(R), hosting
solutions and customized travel products. Worldspan enables travel
suppliers, distributors and corporations to reduce costs and increase
productivity with technology like Worldspan Go!(R) and Worldspan Trip
Manager(R) XE.
Worldspan is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information is available at worldspan.com.
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