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Sabre Reaffirms Benefits of Farelogix Acquisition and Will Challenge DOJ Lawsuit
"Over the past two years, Sabre has embarked upon a strategy with an entirely new executive management team focused on evolving the underlying technology of the travel ecosystem we support. To meet travelers' changing expectations while increasing profitability, airlines need a technology partner that is ready to deliver tomorrow's technological solutions today," said
The DOJ's claims lack a basis in reality and reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of the industry. The DOJ claims that Sabre and Farelogix compete head to head for airline bookings in
Sabre has committed to its airline customers and to the DOJ that for a period of time after the transaction, it will continue to offer Farelogix products at the same prices available today or lower, and to support and invest in those products at the same level or higher. In addition, Sabre has committed to offer to extend any existing Sabre GDS or Farelogix contract on the same terms, including price, for a period of at least three years.
"These commitments underscore that Sabre's goal in acquiring Farelogix is to strengthen our ability to provide our airline and agency customers with the next-generation retailing, distribution, and fulfillment products and services they need," said Menke.
Sabre and Farelogix have extended the termination date of their acquisition agreement to
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