Amadeus Announces Content Agreement with Dana

Amadeus, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry has announced full content agreement with Nigeria’s domestic carrier, Dana Air.

The company said that under the agreement, all Amadeus subscribers in Nigeria and worldwide could now access Dana Air’s full product range, schedules and availability under the same terms and conditions as Dana Air’s website, call centres or ticket offices.

Furthermore, to facilitate and simplify the selling, reporting and remitting procedures of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) accredited travel agents in Nigeria when processing Dana Air bookings, the airline has become a participant in IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP).

“We are delighted that Dana Air has selected Amadeus as its global distribution partner. Our strategy is to provide our travel agencies across West Africa with access to superior and relevant content which can be booked in an efficient and smart way. Moreover Dana Air can be booked and paid for using a credit card as Amadeus is the first Global Distribution System (GDS) to accept credit card payments in Nigeria and Ghana. The implementation of credit cards through Amadeus as a form of payment is a significant milestone for Nigerian travel agents and travelers alike,” Amadeus General Manager, Nigerian and Ghana, Yann Gilbert, said.

Also speaking on the new partnership, the Chief Operating Officer, Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, said: “The travel agency channel is a critical component to support our distribution strategy as we seek to attract leisure and business travellers from within and outside Nigeria with affordable regional air transport services focused on innovation, quality and service excellence. We are pleased to partner with Amadeus and to give Nigeria’s largest network of travel agencies access to our full range of schedules and fares.”