Indian to implement Amadeus Electronic Ticket Server

Indian has partnered with Amadeus to implement an electronic ticketing solution to help further strengthen its position in the Indian aviation market. The airline will implement Amadeus Electronic Ticket Server (ETS) to fully manage and distribute electronic tickets, including interlining.

The agreement is in relationship with IBM, who will undertake the upgrade of processes and systems at Indian to IATA e-ticketing standards.

“Indian has moved a step forward and will offer e-tickets by the end of this year,” said Mr. Anil Goyal, Director Commercial for the airline, which expects to become fully compliant with IATA’s objective to achieve 100% paper-less air travel by end 2007. “We are pleased to partner with Amadeus for the support and e-ticketing solution. Amadeus' commitment to deliver tailored technology solutions that best meet our needs is clear. Its cutting edge e-ticketing system is able to deliver direct business benefits and considerable cost savings to Indian, ensuring the smooth ticketing of flight itineraries.”

In addition to drastically cutting Indian’s ticketing costs, Amadeus ETS will help the carrier increase operational efficiency and aid travel agents by reducing the workload associated with the issuing, storage and distribution of traditional tickets. E-ticketing also makes life easier for travellers; check-in is quicker and smoother, travellers can enjoy the speed and convenience of internet check-in or self-service and lost tickets can be quickly and easily replaced. A stand-alone solution, Amadeus ETS will be seamlessly integrated into Indian’s reservations and departure control systems, enabling the carrier to interline efficiently with airlines already part of the Amadeus e-ticketing community, as well as with others on demand.

Amadeus’ Vice President, Airline Business Group, Frédéric Spagnou, said, “We are proud to have been selected by Indian to implement their e-ticketing solution. This deal is especially important to us because of the huge potential of the Indian market and the significant influence of Indian in it. Amadeus will deliver a state-of-the-art solution, supporting future profitable growth for Indian.”

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