Fastjet sees flurry of bookings following Hahn Air Systems deal

Fastjet (LON:FJET) has seen a “flurry” of bookings since it went live on the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) platform, which allows travel agents to sell its flights.

On Friday Jan 17, its integration with Hahn Air Systems’ e-alliance product was successfully completed, the Africa-focused low-cost airline said.

Chief commercial officer Richard Bodin said: “Since going live on Friday we have already seen a flurry of bookings via the new system, with sales enquiries coming in from as far afield as China, Australia and the United States.”

As reported earlier this month, Fastjet can now access over 91,000 travel agencies through all key Global Distribution Systems (GDS), including Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport.

Bookings via travel agents currently account for around 22% of Fastjet’s sales; however, as with other low cost carriers, the cost of sale via third parties is distributed in such a way as to ensure that the airline maintains a low distribution cost.

It has also struck a deal with award-winning flight comparison company Skyscanner, which will allow consumers to compare Fastjet’s flight schedules and prices against those of other African carriers.