OREANDA-NEWS. Transaero Airlines, Russia's second largest carrier, and Abacus, Asia Pacific's leading travel technology company, signed a new two-year cooperation agreement. The agreement provides for full access to the airline's fares, timetable and vacant seats on all routes within the Transaero's network for over 20,000 travel agency locations using Abacus systems.

The new agreement expands the cooperation of the two companies to include joint marketing activities. In particular, Transaero Airlines will participate in Abacus Corporate Travel Executive Forum in Kazakhstan, aimed at developing corporate travel in Central Asia where the carrier is a leading brand.

Roman Vdovenko, Deputy Head of Commerce Department, Transaero Airlines said: “Our successful cooperation with Abacus proved that it is a powerful distribution channel reaching 31 markets in Asia Pacific region. We are delighted to continue our joint work that fully meets the interests of our clients and partners.”

Ho Hoong Mau, Vice President, Airline Distribution of Abacus, explained: “There are a lot of synergies in this partnership. Transaero Airlines serves many of the destinations booked in volume by our corporate and leisure travel agents. Where more choice is needed, Transaero Airlines is offering some very compelling prices.”

The overall Transaero's network comprises over 200 routes in Russia, Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. Transaero has about 100 partnership agreements with the world leading airlines that significantly expands its global reach and provides for attractive flight package offerings.