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IAG and Sabre Sign New Distribution Agreement

George Taylor·

Aviation News

·January 9, 2024

IAG and Sabre Sign New Distribution Agreement

Sabre-connected customers can now sell traditional EDIFACT content and access NDC offers from British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling.

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