for NETWORK CARRIERS
For airlines, distribution has been more of a hurdle than an enabler to meet customer demand and product offering at the right price. Network carriers have consistently faced the challenge to control offline, online and interline distribution, sometimes sacrificing profit and customer loyalty due to the lack of technological innovation.
HAYSTACK aims at serving as a technology enabler for network carriers. Built as an independent shopping solution, HAYSTACK allows network carriers to power their websites by offering a highly customizable solution for each preferred channel and booking environment. HAYSTACK enables the relationship between the carrier and the reseller - for example, if an airline wants to favor a direct connect or any third party connect for an online travel agency, that relationship is enabled by HAYSTACK.
What are some of the benefits for an AIRLINE?
By providing deeper and better results, HAYSTACK allows airlines to display additional inventory they would like to distribute in the market. Airlines that provide availability data directly to EVERBREAD are able to show real-time up-to-date availability and ensure that customers see the price point that the airline intends for them to see. HAYSTACK's one-stop shopping solution and sourcing data directly from the carrier can reduce costs for the airline.
HAYSTACK processes ATPCO Category 15, 25 and 35 fares by handling existing agency credentials to handle security: airlines DO NOT need to include HAYSTACK/EVERBREAD in the security tables or re-file the fares.