AirTran Airways partnered with G2 SwitchWorks to distribute its ticket inventory to travel agencies and corporate clients. As part of the arrangement, AirTran agreed to pre-pay certain distribution fees in order to secure additional discounts on transaction costs and the opportunity to acquire a minority stake in G2. According to the airline, the deal offers more than 80% savings in distribution costs versus traditional GDS fees.
AirTran Airways partnered with G2 SwitchWorks to distribute its ticket inventory to travel agencies and corporate clients. As part of the arrangement, AirTran agreed to pre-pay certain distribution fees in order to secure additional discounts on transaction costs and the opportunity to acquire a minority stake in G2. According to the airline, the deal offers more than 80% savings in distribution costs versus traditional GDS fees.
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