Technology solutions provider Accelya today announced that
it has completed its acquisition of Farelogix after the latter’s previous deal
with Sabre fell through earlier this year.
Accelya said the acquisition will allow it to accelerate its
customers’ digital transformations and will provide a next-generation,
end-to-end airline commerce platform that includes a full suite of retailing,
distribution and fulfilment solutions.
The two companies’ management teams will be fully
integrated, with Farelogix CEO Jim Davidson (pictured) being appointed chief product
officer of the expanded Accelya Group. The current Farelogix team will continue
to operate from Miami.
Accelya and Farelogix announced their intent to merge last
month after Sabre and Farelogix said they would abandon an acquisition that was
troubled by regulatory hurdles in the US and UK. Despite receiving approval to
go ahead from a district court in Delaware, the UK Competition and Markets
Authority blocked the deal over fears it would limit innovation for airlines
and passengers. The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has since agreed
to vacate the district court’s decision, though the ruling did not include any
opinions on the merits of the case, according to The Beat.
Commenting on the new deal, John Johnston, chief executive
of Accelya, said: “Accelya is growing its global footprint and capabilities,
welcoming over 300 skilled Farelogix employees while strengthening our
leadership team in critical roles. We look forward to working with the talentd
Farelogix team to deliver on our shared vision.”
Davidson added: “There has never been a greater need in our
industry for creativity, rapid innovation and new technology choices for
airlines as they work through this time of Covid-19, recovery and the future of
airline retailing. We have had tremendous interest and support from across the
industry and with the completion of the acquisition by Accelya, we can execute
our vision to deliver these essential, pro-airline solutions needed by our current
and future airline customers.”