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Sabre Direct Access Interactive

DESCRIPTION

Sabre® Direct Access Interactive combines the best features of the Sabre® Direct Connect Availability^SM and the Sabre® Direct Access connectivity participation levels by using standard EDIFACT messaging instead of terminal emulation. As a result, airlines can have the Direct Connect functionality, yet still be able to choose which flights to display to Sabre Connected^SM travel agencies.

key benefits

Integrates with your yield management system
Provides better control over inventory displays
Provides IATA standard point-of-sale information

Features

With the Direct Access Interactive feature, you can:

Decide which flights to list on availability and schedules displays
Apply Direct Connect Availability logic to all availability displays in the Sabre® global distribution system regardless of the entry (Sabre system display or Direct Access display)
Have access to point-of-sale information in the Direct Access environment
Enable additional options such as: operational text messages, agency identifiers, airline information, frequent traveler numbers and more

Where Available

Direct Access Interactive is available to carriers worldwide.

requirements

To participate in Direct Access Interactive, carriers must:

Support IATA EDIFACT messaging
Be a Sabre® Direct Connect Sell^SM connectivity participant
Sign the Total Access Optional Services Addendum

training and support

Training and support are available 24/7 through our Airline Customer Support site.