As our valuable trade partner, we would like to inform you of the latest developments which will influence your ability to sell Emirates tickets on Sabre and Abacus GDS from 1st July 2021.
The distribution agreement between GDS Sabre (1S) and Abacus (1B) and Emirates is due to expire on 30th of June 2021.
For more than a year, Emirates has attempted to reach a successor agreement with Sabre on similar terms and conditions as those we have reached with our other GDS partners. Due to Sabre’s lack of progress in these discussions, we would like to inform you that Emirates is now operating on the basis that no distribution agreement will be in place between Emirates and Sabre effective 1st July 2021. This means that Emirates content will no longer be available in Sabre and Abacus for sale and servicing from that date.
We recognize that, in case you are a Sabre user, this change will cause a significant inconvenience and disruption to you, our valued trade partner and we have made every possible preparation to minimize the impact on you. Please contact your Emirates Sales team to discuss options available to you now and alternative ways to book Emirates tickets.
Of course, Emirates would have preferred to agree to participate in the Sabre GDS on reasonable terms, and we regret that this has not been possible; not least because of the inconvenience and disruption this might cause our agency and corporate partners, and our passengers.
Emirates remains open to constructive and solution-oriented discussions with Sabre to find a path forward. We will keep you informed on the further developments.
Emirates - India
9 June 2021
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