Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 17 /Trend/
flydubai, Dubai's innovative low-cost airline, has signed a Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) agreement with The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hahn Air, which enables more travel agents access to the carrier's affordable flights, the company's report said on Monday.
The BSP system will facilitate and simplify the selling, reporting and remittance procedures of accredited sales agents, as well as improve the reach across the globe for flydubai. The contract follows agreements signed last year with global distribution systems (GDS) providers Sabre and Travelport and Amadeus.
"flydubai is always looking for ways to make travel more cost-effective and convenient from booking through to the flight. Partnerships like this BSP agreement allow us to reach out to a wider audience while also simplifying the booking process for both travel agents and passengers," flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said.
Simplification, savings and advanced control of financial risk are the main benefits of BSP for flydubai as there is a central point for agents to report to, one total figure is remitted and one settlement is sent to the airline, covering all agents' sales.
Established in March 2008, flydubai is Dubai's first low-cost airline and the fastest growing start-up airline in the world. Since commencing operations in June 2009, the airline has established an operational route network of more than 50 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Asia and Central & Eastern Europe and has built up fleet of 26 aircraft. Owned by the Government of Dubai, the low-cost carrier supports the city's commercial and tourism sectors by serving all travellers and providing them with affordable air links to a range of destinations.