Travelport, a global technology company for travel bookings for travel suppliers worldwide, has inked a distribution agreement with US Bangla Airlines to enable modern airline retailing and technology innovation that will support the airline’s growth plans.

Travelport is the first Global Distribution System (GDS) partner of US Bangla Airlines, and as part of the agreement, will provide agency customers access to the airline’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content via Travelport+, Travelport’s next-generation travel retailing platform.

Mohammed Abdullah Al Mamun, Managing Director of US Bangla Airlines said,” We have been extremely impressed with the collaborative spirit and flexibility demonstrated by Travelport. We are confident Travelport+ will provide US Bangla Airlines and agencies the highest quality air content retailing experience.”

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As market recovery in Bangladesh is reaching pre-pandemic levels, this new relationship will solidify the value of modern, indirect channel retailing for airlines and agencies alike.

Sue Carter, Head of Air Partners Asia Pacific at Travelport, says:” We are honored and excited to be the first GDS partner of US Bangla Airlines and to be a part of the airline’s ambitious growth plans. This strategic partnership will provide customers with more attractive and customized offers, such as continuous pricing and tailor-made bundles.”

Daraz Mahmud, Chief Commercial Officer at Galileo Bangladesh Ltd. which is the Independent Official Partner for Travelport in Bangladesh and a subsidiary of MGH Group, said,”Travelport in Bangladesh, represented by MGH Group, is always at the forefront of introducing innovative technology and content to make customers lives easier and efficient by providing both new products and services. “

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