Final Launch Expected In September
Jetbird, a Pan-European, private jet airline, has begun testing
an on-line booking system. This represents the first phase of the
launch of the on-line flight booking system ahead of commercial
launch in September, 2009.
The on-line booking system is powered by Coastal Aviation
Software's real-time optimization, booking and pricing platform and
by Jetbird's business and flight safety regulatory rules. It will
become an end-to-end quote and booking confirmation internet-based
booking service in the European private jet industry. Coastal
Aviation Software (CAS) is a technology provider to the general
aviation market, bringing an unprecedented, integrated real-time,
low-cost scheduling, booking, pricing and optimization
solution.
Customers can obtain a quote, book and pay to fly on Jetbird's
website similar to existing services provided by scheduled
commercial airlines. As the booking engine allows instant bookings
and removes the need for intermediaries (such as brokers) thus
further reducing the cost for the customer. The system also
provides complete price transparency for the customer detailing all
charges which may arise including the flight cost, taxes, airport
charges and landing fees.
Stefan Vilner, Jetbird CEO, commented "We are delighted to
unveil the first phase of our flight booking system. We are very
pleased to have appointed Coastal Aviation as our partner. They
provide the most cost-effective booking, scheduling, real-time
pricing and optimization systems available in the market. In
addition, their system can scale effortlessly as the Jetbird
operation expands to 100 aircraft over the next 5 years."
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Darrell McCrone, Jetbird CIO, commented "After a comprehensive
due diligence process from a technical, operational and financial
perspective, we are delighted to announce Costal Aviation as our
chose partner for our booking engine and our fleet and crew
optimisation systems. The Costal Aviation system, .CHOPIN. ensures
Jetbird can operate a low-cost pay-as-you-operate model and can
manage our fleet, crew, and customer requirements efficiently. It
supports our game-changing model showing flight availability,
booking & confirmation in real-time to customers supported by
an integrated online fleet & crew management solution."
Richard Kane, Coastal Aviation Software CEO and Founder, said
"From the beginning, we saw great promise in the Jetbird business
model. With a proven management team and a clear strategy, CAS was
delighted for the opportunity to work with Jetbird to help them
launch their European operations. CAS is thrilled to play such an
integral role in helping Jetbird bring a true low cost private jet
airline to the European market".