Etihad Airways, Amadeus Form JV

ABU DHABI - Etihad Airways and Amadeus IT Group have launched Amadeus Gulf, a joint venture company to provide a global distribution system for travel companies and travel agents in the UAE, Bahrain and Oman.

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By Staff Report

Published: Thu 18 Dec 2008, 12:05 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 11:26 AM

Etihad has the majority 51 per cent shareholding in Amadeus Gulf, with three members on the board, including the chairman, Wayne Pearce, the airline’s executive vice-president strategy and planning.

The Amadeus Reservations System will offer travel agents in these markets access to a database of Etihad’s full range of air fares. In addition to accessing data on Etihad, Amadeus Gulf will offer travel agencies a wealth of information on more than 740 other airlines, nearly 80,000 hotels, 17 cruise lines, 22 car rental companies, 190 tour operators and 87 travel insurance companies across the world.

Staff Report

Published: Thu 18 Dec 2008, 12:05 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 11:26 AM

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