SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 18, 2006–Sabre Travel Network, the leading provider of innovative travel distribution solutions for travel agencies and suppliers, announced today that all of the flight schedules and fares of Eos Airlines Inc. are available for access and sale to the more than 50,000 subscribers who use the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).
Eos Airlines offers a single premium class service on its daily flights between New York’s JFK airport and London’s Stansted airport. Eos completely redesigned the interior of a fleet of Boeing 757s that are normally configured with 220 seats into a travel space for only 48 guests. Eos is setting the new standard for premium transatlantic travel by offering each guest 40 percent more personal space than ordinary business class and providing uncongested access to London’s business centers via Stansted.
“The fact that Sabre can provide us with outstanding access to the high yield corporate traveler was of great interest to Eos,” said Christopher Frawley, vice president of distribution at Eos. “This is a terrific match for our corporate focused product.”
“Eos is the latest airline that will benefit from Sabre’s efficient marketplace,” said Hugh Jones, senior vice president for Sabre Travel Network. “The depth and breadth of this marketplace gives airlines access to the world’s largest global agency reseller network with more than 50,000 travel agencies and more than 100,000 points of sale in 113 countries selling their products to millions of consumers, and can market an airline’s products in places where they do not have brand recognition.”
About Sabre Travel Network
Sabre Travel Network, a Sabre Holdings company, provides access to the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS). The Sabre GDS is a ready-built efficient marketplace that connects suppliers, including hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotels, with more than 50,000 travel agency locations. Suppliers get access through one single connection; travel agents get real time access to thousands of travel products from multiple suppliers through one source integrated into their businesses; consumers get access to a global supermarket of the world’s greatest travel possibilities.
Key brands of Sabre Travel Network include GetThere, the leading Web-based corporate travel reservation technology, and Jurni Network, the unique leisure travel agency consortium that enables members to sell more products from preferred travel suppliers using sophisticated market intelligence.
Sabre Holdings (NYSE:TSG) connects people with the world’s greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com.
Nexion, Sabre Travel Network, Jurni Network and GetThere are trademarks and/or service marks of an affiliate of Sabre Holdings Corporation. All other trademarks, service marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
About Eos Airlines
Founded in March 2003, Eos is a new single class premium airline dedicated to serving the needs of the international business executive looking for the ultimate in space, comfort, service and convenience. With only 48 seats on our Boeing 757’s, Eos offers an experience that surpasses private jets for comfort and flexibility to work in groups or relax in private. We fly daily between New York and London. For more information visit www.eosairlines.com.
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CONTACT: Sabre Travel Network, Southlake
Kathryn Hayden, 682-605-2252
kathryn.hayden@sabre-holdings.com
SOURCE: Sabre Travel Network
