Worldspan, L.P. announced that it has further enhanced Rapid Reprice, the industry`s automated ticket repricing solution, to include processing of international itineraries…
Worldspan, L.P. announced that it has further enhanced Rapid Reprice, the industry`s automated ticket repricing solution, to include processing of international itineraries. Traditional and online travel agencies reporting to ARC can now experience all the benefits of Rapid Reprice, including significantly faster transactions and better customer service, when exchanging international tickets purchased and reissued in the U.S.
Rapid Reprice cuts ticket exchange times from 20 minutes or longer to less than one minute, reducing the hassle-factor and sending clients quickly on their way. Because the system stores 13 months of comprehensive historical fares and rules data and fully automates the reissue process, Worldspan agencies are assured of accurate and complete transactions. Industry-wide response to Rapid Reprice has been enthusiastic. This year alone, more than 7.5 million exchanges have been successfully made and the number continues to grow.
Delivering a wider selection of international fares is another advancement in the evolution of Rapid Reprice, our industry first solution launched in 2000, said Ninan Chacko, senior vice president – e-Commerce and Product Planning. Worldspan is the only Global Distribution System that offers such a robust, fully automated solution to travel agencies, airlines, corporations and e-commerce sites. Rapid Reprice enhances the value our customers provide to their clients, improving service levels and growing loyalty. Our solution significantly saves time and associated costs while protecting against expensive errors that can easily occur during manual ticket repricing.
Exchanging tickets is one of our top customer requests, and Rapid Reprice has been an essential solution for us to meet this demand, said Barbara Prestage, owner of Classic Cruise and Travel, an established leisure agency with over 75 years of combined expertise, located in Missouri. Now with expanded access to include international fares, the power of Rapid Reprice has been decidedly
enhanced, giving us greater confidence that we are providing fast, accurate ticket recalculations. Worldspan has delivered a solution that automates complicated processes, enabling us to manage our costs better and improve customer service.
Rapid Reprice has also been enhanced to incorporate Worldspan`s state-of-the-art XML messaging solution, a leading data exchange tool that facilitates and manages Web-based communications between different companies` systems. Now, any U.S. travel agency or online Web site reporting through ARC can quickly and easily implement Rapid Reprice regardless of which GDS provider they use.
Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines and United Airlines are among the carriers that have integrated Rapid Reprice technology within their internal operating systems. Carriers participating in Rapid Reprice for distributors include Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways.
Rapid Reprice is also accessible through Worldspan Trip Manager(R) XE, the company`s newly enhanced online corporate self-booking tool.
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