New British airline signs deal with Trivandrum city company

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Flybe, the new UK regional airline, has entered into an agreement with IBS Software, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, for its user-friendly next-generation iFly Res solution, which would serve as the backbone of the airline’s business operations.
The launch of the airline will generate hundreds of jobs in Birmingham, Belfast and elsewhere in the UK. The iFly Res platform will support Flybe with a series of customer-centric facilities, including an airline portal, a modern consumer booking engine, and a single, comprehensive portal to drive indirect sales through a profitable channel. with merchandising opportunities.
The airline’s Passenger Service System (PSS), offering sophisticated offer and order management capabilities, will be compatible with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) standard.
“We are excited to work with IBS Software to achieve our goal of launching our new airline, developing and delivering a customer-focused system that merges retail capability with modern technology solutions,” said Dave Pflieger. , CEO of Flybe.
“The flexibility of this reservation system, along with a great partnership, made iFly Res the perfect choice for us,” he said. David Friderici, Senior Vice President and Head of Aviation Passenger Solutions at IBS Software, said: “We are delighted to support one of the UK’s newest airlines on its flight path to the heavens.