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AFRICA

TAAG ANGOLA

AIRLINES PARTNERSHIP

partners, thus increasing its international reach.
Furthermore, Amadeus travel agencies booking

AAG Angola Airlines has strengthened the airline will enjoy the unique benefits of
Tits partnership with Amadeus through booking an Altéa carrier, including shared PNR

a new agreement, which will provide the and real-time information.
airline with a full range of passenger service The airline will be able to make faster, more

system solutions as well as the latest loyalty accurate and intelligent recommendations on
prices thanks to Amadeus' advanced revenue
and digital capabilities. management technology powered by artificial

As the aviation industry navigates its great- intelligence.
est challenge to date, many carriers are using With all the correct data at its fingertips,

this time to prepare for the future. TAAG will be able to effortlessly sell the right

TAAG Angola Airlines, the flag carrier of the seat for the right price at the right time. Cou-

Republic of Angola, is turning this challenge pled with Amadeus Revenue Accounting, the

into an opportunity by making sure it has the carrier will be able to ensure that expected

cutting-edge technology needed for the next revenue is obtained and accounted for in real
decade of air travel. time, while recognising and forecasting the

The carrier, with an 80-year history, will financial benefits and supporting their leaders

adopt the full Amadeus Altéa PSS in addition to with customised business recommendations.

a host of digital solutions designed to enhance In addition, the Amadeus Digital Experience

the passenger experience. The agreement rep- suite will enable the carrier to connect with

resents a significant milestone for an extended Amadeus and third-party providers to develop
relationship between the two companies. and share technology in a simple, agile, and

Carrying more than 1.5 million passengers open way.
per year, TAAG has established a powerful and “In these times of uncertainty, we are reas-

unique hub in Angola’s capital Luanda. From sured by dependable partners like Amadeus,
this geographically advantageous airport, that we can rely on to take our airline to its
the carrier has regional and international next stage of growth. Thanks to Amadeus'

connections to destinations in Africa as leading technology, we will not only stream-

well as Europe and South America. In order line our operations, we will also provide our

to strengthen its regional and global pres- customers with a digital and personalized
ence, TAAG has partnered with Amadeus to travel experience. We look forward to getting

transform its digital retailing capabilities and back to flying and continuing our expansion

customer service. drive in the region and internationally with

The Amadeus Altéa PSS is a ground-breaking Amadeus at our side," said chief executive

solution that will allow TAAG to streamline its officer for TAAG Angola airlines Rui Carreira.

mission-critical systems, including reservations, “We are proud to partner with TAAG Angola

inventory, ticketing and departure control. Airlines and look forward to getting hands-on

The Amadeus Altéa PSS will enable the airline and assist the airline in its journey to offer

to deliver more consistent and personalised cus- passengers the best customer service and
tomer service, pursue additional revenue-gen- the most innovative digital solutions,” said

erating opportunities and improve operational Maher Koubaa, executive vice-president of

efficiency. Through Altéa, TAAG will also be able airlines for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa

to achieve closer integration with its code share at Amadeus. Q

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