08 Dec 2017

Ryanair to end distribution partnership with Amadeus

Ryanair has said it is ending its distribution partnership with Amadeus from December 15.

The low-cost airline says in a statement that the pair failed to reach a new agreement.

Ryanair began discussing GDS distribution at the beginning of 2014, signing first a deal with Travelport and then with Amadeus in September.

The move to third party distribution marked a big departure in the carrier’s strategy at the time as Ryanair had consistently pushed its web-only message.

The statement says it will continue to distribution through Sabre and Travelport.

It adds that the Ireland-based carrier will continue to work with Navitaire, which is owned by Amadeus.

A statement from Amadeus simply says it looks forward to continuing “our partnership through Navitaire.”