COLOGNE: “In these times of uncertainty, it is important for us to inform you in a timely and transparent manner about current developments. Today we would like to communicate that the GDS Sabre (1S) has terminated the distribution agreement with the airlines of the Lufthansa Group (Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Brussels Airlines) effective June 30, 2020. This termination also affects the GDS Abacus (1B).” announced Lufthansa Group on Tuesday, May 12.
“The Lufthansa Group is open to constructive, solution-oriented discussions and is engaged in amicable talks with Sabre in the interest of Sabre and Abacus users,
Beyond that, however, the Lufthansa Group airlines continue to work on making the distribution of flight tickets more innovative, attractive and more customer-oriented, for you and our joint customers. Nevertheless, we are currently evaluating alternatives and will provide you with the best possible support,” the group further added.
Of course, we will keep you informed about further developments in the distribution channels of the Lufthansa Group airlines in the coming weeks. Lufthansa wrote in a message to its trade partners.
