Bhutan Airlines joins Amadeus GDS platform for global distribution and Launches Inflight Entertainment

Press Release: Bhutan Airlines joins Amadeus GDS platform for global distribution and Launches Inflight Entertainment (IFE) for enhanced customer experience.

Feb 21, 2023. Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air Pvt. Ltd) carrier of Bhutan, has announced the launch of its new In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system and Global Distribution System (GDS) with Amadeus on 21st February, 2023 coinciding with the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King.

The GDS platform, which connects travel agents and online booking platforms to Bhutan Airlines' inventory, will make it easier for travellers to book flights and access real-time information on flight schedules, availability, and pricing.?By joining the Amadeus GDS platform, Bhutan Airlines expects the sales and distribution of its flights to increase significantly as its flight will now be visible across the globe and agents will be able to issue tickets 24/7, offering pricing transparency for customers.?While Bhutan Airlines flights will be visible globally but initially, tickets can be issued only from around 4000 travel agents in India who are on the Amadeus platform including the biggest Online Travel Agents (OTAs) in India like MakeMy Trip, Yatra, Clear Trip, Via.com etc.?In the next phase, Bhutan Airlines will progress with joining the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) for other countries, thereby enabling Bhutan Airlines flight tickets to be issued globally.

"We are excited to launch our new IFE and GDS systems, which will significantly enhance the overall travel experience for our passengers," said Pema Nadik, Chief Executive Officer of Bhutan Airlines. "These new systems are part of our ongoing efforts to improve our services and provide our customers with the highest level of comfort and convenience."?

The wireless IFE system, which will be available on all Bhutan Airlines' flights, will offer a wide selection of regional and international movies, documentaries, TV shows, music, podcast, magazines and games, along with live flight tracking. Air-map?has become the most popular element of in-flight entertainment systems, capturing passengers’ attention by posting live updates about their journey. In addition to displaying the position and direction of the plane, the map also displays the altitude, airspeed, elapsed time, and remaining time to give passengers the sense of movement. Passengers will be able to access the IFE system through their personal devices very easily.?

Bhutan Airlines is committed to offering top-notch services and amenities to its passengers. With the launch of the IFE and GDS systems, Bhutan Airlines aims to provide passengers with a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.

About Bhutan Airlines

Bhutan Airlines, established in 2011, is a private airline based out of Paro, Bhutan. The airline operates a fleet of modern Airbus A319 aircraft, and offers scheduled and charter flights to various international destinations. Bhutan Airlines is committed to providing safe, reliable, and comfortable air travel, and is dedicated to promoting the unique culture and traditions of Bhutan.?

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