FASTJET SIGNS DEAL WITH CHINESE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTOR ‘QUNAR’
(Posted 28th October 2014)
Fastjet just announced a major distribution deal with Chinese company Qunar, aimed at attacting more Chinese travelers who are either planning to come to or already are in Tanzania to book their flights.
With over 75 million hits on the Qunar website every month and nearly 35 million Qunar apps users will under the new deal Fastjet’s schedules and booking platforms be accessible by those combined 110 million potential passengers at the click of a button.
Commenting on this latest innovation of what is fast becoming Africa’s first multi country low cost carrier Ellis Cain-Jones, Head of Commercial at Fastjet, said: ‘This is an extremely exciting venture, with passenger traffic from Asia and particularly China realising significant year-on-year growth. We already have agreements with a number of travel agents specialising in ticket sales to the Chinese market, but this represents a firm step to increase numbers and direct sales. The number of Chinese passengers flying into East Africa is already significant and offering Fastjet fares and schedules to this growing market will only be positive for the airline’.
Fastjet is also accessible through all major global CRS’ in addition to passengers being able to make bookings, confirm and pay for flights through www.fastjet.com
