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American Airlines Signs New Agreements With All Three Major Global Distribution Systems

To continue offering simple ways for customers to book travel with American Airlines.

To continue offering simple ways for customers to book travel with American Airlines, the airline has signed new long-term agreements with the three main worldwide distribution platforms, Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport. These new arrangements give customers more possibilities to enjoy contemporary retailing with access to American content, including upgraded offers and auxiliary items through more channels, according to America’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology.

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American’s Senior Vice President of Partnership Strategy Scott Laurence said, “We are thrilled to sign these new agreements and continue strengthening our connections with the three top worldwide distribution systems. We are eager to collaborate with our distribution partners to increase our retailing capacity using NDC technology so that we can offer travel retailers and customers the goods and services that are most important to them.

The airline will be able to provide its finest content, goods, and rates through NDC links and direct channels, such aa.com, starting in 2023 thanks to these new partnerships, which give American content flexibility. The NDC-capable content from America is already accessible with Amadeus and Travelport and will be made available in Sabre in the early months of 2023.

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Travel agencies, corporations, and other clients have more options and easier access to American goods and services due to its NDC-powered retail capabilities. Included in the improved offerings are Main Plus, Main Select, and Flagship® Business Plus rates, carbon offsets through Cool Effect®, and day-of-travel conveniences including seat selection upgrade options, and pre-ordered meals. These are all accessible through NDC connections and on aa.com.

Airlines

Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

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Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.