Bookings via Amadeus’ global distribution system increased 4.4
per cent year over year to 117.5 million in the third quarter, continuing
the trend of “steady booking growth” for the year, the company
reported.
The growth, similar to the 4 per cent increase in global bookings reported by Sabre last week, helped
push Amadeus’ air distribution revenue up 8.6 per cent year over year to
€724.4 million for the quarter. For the first nine months of the year,
bookings have increased 3.4 per cent year over year.
Amadeus
reported that it signed 13 new contracts or distribution agreement
renewals with airlines during the quarter, part of 45 signed throughout
the year so far. It also reported its New Distribution Capability
strategy…












