SAS Group signs technology agreement with Braathens IT Solutions

SAS Group and Braathens IT Solutions, a Norwegian provider of IT solutions for the
airline industry, have signed an agreement for the provision of a new Ticketless
Travel Platform (TP/TPC). The TP/TPC product is a competitive product for SAS,
providing flexibility and efficiency for the Corporate Traveler. The new TP/TPC
platform will be integrated with the Amadeus Altéa suite of solutions and become
part of SAS New Distribution Platform, which is planned to be implemented in 2012.
"We are pleased to have signed an agreement with Braathens IT Solutions for our new TP/TPC platform", says Magnus Rosén, V.P. SAS New Distribution Platform
Implementation.

Braathens IT Solution offers solid and extensive experience from the aviation and
travel sector. Its proven successful ticketless solutions have been embraced by
corporate travelers in the Scandinavian market. The company was founded in 2002 by
former employees of the airline Braathens and is part of corporate group Braathens
Aviation.

"We are very proud to be selected, and are committed to be working with SAS to
deliver a competitive and cost-effective ticketless platform", says Svein Bjørnstad,
CEO, Braathens IT Solutions.
 

Source: Transportweekly