Thread: AMR signs LOI with HP to develop Jetstream Passenger Service System

Quote: Originally Posted by Herb687 I'm unclear on that too. The article says AA is replacing the "current Passenger Service system" and describes functions of that supposed system as "reservations, pricing and ticketing, inventory, flight information and check-in." Having some basic knowledge on how these systems work, I think it is basically the mainframe reservation system - the heart of the...

document.write(' '); This is going to be a mess. EDS' 'Jetstream' is a paper airplane pipedream at this point. The AAdvantage for AA here is that it will have a ton of influence in the direction the product goes. However, whatever date is set for implementation, add 5 more years to that especially with EDS at the helm. The Amadeus system is already up and running with several [Oneworld] carriers end-to-end (QF, AY,...

document.write(' '); AMR Corporation, parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, took another step today in implementing its technology vision and expanding its information technology leadership position by announcing it has signed a letter of intent with HP to develop a next-generation Passenger Service System. This effort is the continuance of the company's focus on enhancing its customers' travel...

Quote: Originally Posted by cltvff2 OK.. I'll admit it.. when I saw "HP" in the thread title, I assumed America West and shuddered. You can't put that poor excuse for an airline and "service" in the same sentence!! That was my immediate reaction, as well. Glad it didn't happen.

Quote: Originally Posted by username All that said, it is still not clear to me what they are trying to replace. There are tons of systems an airline uses. I'm unclear on that too. The article says AA is replacing the "current Passenger Service system" and describes functions of that supposed system as "reservations, pricing and ticketing, inventory, flight information and check-in." I can vouch for...

Quote: Originally Posted by ratnamg HP a consulting firm? My bet 2015 at the earliest. Well, anyone hiring another company to perform a work/project would technically count as consulting. Quote: Originally Posted by username ... All that said, it is still not clear to me what they are trying to replace. There are tons of systems an airline uses. From the article, it seems that the focus is on the reservations and check-in process which may in...