US Helicopter Chooses Worldspan for Long-Term Full Content Distribution and Advanced E-Ticketing Solutions
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ATLANTA, July 9 / -- Global travel technology provider Worldspan, L.P. announced a new multi-year participating carrier agreement with US Helicopter, through which Worldspan provides US Helicopter with marketing and distribution of its full content to points of sale globally, along with industry-leading e-ticketing and interline e-ticketing (IET) services.
As part of the agreement, US Helicopter will upgrade its participation to Worldspan Airline Source® for optimum GDS connectivity and performance. US Helicopter's comprehensive schedules, availability and fares, as well as e-ticketing and IET capabilities became available to Worldspan customers worldwide in March, in conjunction with the carrier's launch as an ARC participating airline. Also activated earlier this year were Worldspan e-ticketing services for itineraries that involve connecting flights between US Helicopter's eight-minute airport shuttle and its interline partners, Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines.
"Our partnership with Worldspan allows us to provide travel buyers worldwide with efficient access to our inventory, and the highest levels of security, accuracy and reliability for every transaction," said Jerry Murphy, chief executive officer and president of US Helicopter. "Extending our offerings through Worldspan enables US Helicopter to be a state-of-the-art distributor and travel service provider for our growing customer base."
In 2006, US Helicopter established a long-term agreement with Worldspan for comprehensive hosting and related IT solutions. US Helicopter relies on Worldspan Meridian(SM) airline hosting technologies for daily operations, including reservation and inventory management, flight operations, global fares and pricing requirements, and more. The carrier also uses Worldspan's proprietary Internet Booking Engine (IBE) for hosted airlines, and related technologies to ensure online travel buyers at www.flyush.com/ have the latest shopping, booking, transaction processing and e-ticketing services.
"Worldspan is pleased to expand its relationship with US Helicopter and to add them to our group of valued customers," said Kevin Ficco, vice president -- Airline Distribution and Business Development for Worldspan. "Worldspan's distribution reach connects US Helicopter to more businesses and travel agencies around the world, offering valuable new content to our subscribers and added revenue opportunities for US Helicopter."
US Helicopter (BULLETIN BOARD: USHP) is the first scheduled airline helicopter service between Manhattan, JFK and Newark Airports in more than two decades. Presently, US Helicopter operates 285 weekly flights to/from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Atlantic Metroport at East 34th Street, JFK International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, as well as service to/from Bridgeport Sikorsky Memorial Airport serving Fairfield and New Haven counties.
Founded in 2003, US Helicopter provides scheduled, reliable, fast and affordable helicopter transportation designed to meet the needs of time- sensitive business travelers. All flights utilize state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-76 helicopters configured for eight passengers and staffed with two pilots. US Helicopter Scheduled Airline Service is designed for business travelers ... "because you're too important to wait."
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®, 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® XE. Worldspan is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information is available at worldspan.com.
Source: Worldspan, L.P.
CONTACT:Erin Hadaway of Worldspan, L.P., +1-770-563-6545, erin.hadaway@worldspan.com
Web site: http://worldspan.com/
http://www.flyush.com/
