TA Connections Provides easyJet with New Re-Ticketing Solution

Rhea-AI Summary

TA Connections, a FLEETCOR company, has partnered with easyJet to enhance its distressed passenger re-ticketing service. This new smart ticketing technology allows easyJet to quickly re-book passengers affected by travel disruptions through an automated system, providing visibility into available flights across multiple channels including GDS and NDC. Mike Appleton, president of TA Connections, stated that this technology reduces the impact of travel disruptions, improves operational efficiency, and enhances customer loyalty. The initiative complements TA Connections' existing offerings, ensuring a streamlined and effective travel management experience.

Positive

• Introduction of automated re-ticketing service improves efficiency.
• Partnership with easyJet enhances customer care and operational efficiency.
• Technology integrated into multiple supply channels for better inventory visibility.
• Potential to improve customer loyalty through effective solutions.

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Smart Technology Considers All Airlines to Re-book Passengers Faster

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TA Connections, a FLEETCOR company and a leading provider of end-to-end solutions for airline operations, today announced an agreement with easyJet, a leading European value airline, to provide its new distressed passenger re-ticketing service. TA Connections’ smart ticketing technology allows easyJet to quickly re-book passengers with travel interruptions on other airlines through an automated system with visibility into available flight inventory.

TA Connections’ intelligent re-ticketing solution connects seamlessly to multiple supply channels including GDS (Global Distribution Systems), NDC (New Distribution Capability), private inventory, airline consolidators and directly to airline reservation systems all through a single interface. It is also integrated within the TA Connections’ TA Disruption Hub giving easyJet and their customers a complete view into all flight options and real-time booking capabilities so displaced passengers can be re-booked to their desired destination faster and easier.

“We’ve had the pleasure of being an extension of easyJet’s crew and distressed passenger lodging and transportation operations for more than a decade and look forward to playing an even bigger role in their customer care with our new re-ticketing solution,” said Mike Appleton, president of TA Connections. “This state-of-the-art technology is really a game-changer when it comes to minimizing the impact of travel disruptions for airline passengers. As an addition to our existing service platform, we can help airlines simplify their operations, control costs and improve customer loyalty even more moving forward.”

TA Connections new smart ticketing technology is the latest initiative to deliver airline customers with unparalleled access to inventory, configurable compliancy and policies, automated pricing/fare optimization and fully digital ticketing experiences for global crew and passenger needs.

About TA Connections

TA Connections, a FLEETCOR company, is the world’s leading provider of technology and services for crew and passenger logistics management providing lodging, transportation and operational efficiency solutions. Our next-gen suite of solutions makes travel management easier and less expensive, while ensuring professional travelers worldwide remain connected, comfortable and secure throughout their journey. We are transforming the way our customers manage their operations, delivering innovative tools that enable them to make smarter, data-driven decisions while delighting the world’s most mobile workforce. TA Connections is headquartered in Miami, FL, with local offices in Scottsdale, Atlanta, London, Chicago, Minneapolis and Singapore.

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Chad Corley

VP Corporate Communications

770.729.5021

chad.corley@fleetcor.com

Source: TA Connections

FAQ

What is the new service launched by TA Connections for easyJet?

TA Connections launched a new distressed passenger re-ticketing service to help easyJet quickly re-book passengers affected by travel disruptions.

How does TA Connections' smart ticketing technology work?

The smart ticketing technology connects to multiple supply channels, allowing for automated re-booking of passengers with visibility into available flight inventory.

What impact does the partnership with easyJet have on FLEETCOR's stock?

The partnership enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, which could positively influence investor sentiment towards FLEETCOR's stock (FLT).

When was the partnership between TA Connections and easyJet announced?

The partnership was announced recently, although the exact date is not specified in the press release.

What are the benefits of TA Connections' new re-ticketing solution?

The re-ticketing solution minimizes travel disruption impacts, simplifies airline operations, and improves customer loyalty.