THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA: Integrated reservations, ticketing, and departure operations at Canadian charter airline Enerjet will now be managed by Thiruvananthapuram-based IBS Software's passenger services software iFly.

IBS is a leading provider of software and services to the global travel, transportation, and logistics industries.

According to an IBS spokesperson, the iFly Passenger Services System is designed to address passenger reservations, inventory control, fares and ticketing, and departure control functions supporting the needs of sophisticated full-service carriers as well as low-cost operators.

The system helps airlines enhance service quality, reduce cost of ownership, and improve economies revenues and profitability.

Confirming the deal, Darcy Morgan, Enerjet's vice president of Business Performance and Integration, said that Enerjet is happy to align its operations with IBS "as they offer the best solution for our business and ultimately for our customers".

Enerjet began workforce transportation and charter operations in December of 2008. It plans to launch leisure travel and tour operation in 2009.

Enerjet is said to have chosen IBS' solution for its cost-effectiveness, optimum fit, short implementation time, and flexible features that include web distribution, GDS, and credit card payment gateways. Through its open architecture, iFly PSS will enable Enerjet to broaden its customer service offering by integrating with any number of distribution channels.

In the meantime, IBS will also work alongside Enerjet to combine the iFly solution with the IBS iLogistics workforce supply chain management software. This will enable Enerjet charter customers to gain full visibility into their workforce travel plans and activities, resulting in lower costs and improved service.

"We are keenly aware that major capital projects in Canada need help in reducing their capital and operating costs. Together with IBS we are seeking new ways to enable their cost reduction strategies," added Morgan.

Talking on the agreement, IBS iFly PSS vice president Kevin Haskins said that IBS's software applications will enable Enerjet to differentiate itself from their competitive set and it is very honored to have been chosen as their partner.

V K Mathews, chairman and CEO, IBS Group, added: "The airline industry is moving to change from decades-old legacy technology to new-generation systems that help airlines redefine the way they do their passenger business. We are proud to be the driving force behind such a movement that will make the airlines' passenger business more profitable.

iFly PSS is an integrated, multi-hosting system that addresses passenger reservations, inventory control, fares and ticketing, and departure control functions of commercial airlines. The functional coverage and packaging of the product is such that it supports the needs of all airlines, from sophisticated full service carriers to low cost operators, said an IBS official here.

iFly PSS is designed to help airlines improve economies, enhance service quality, and improve revenues and profitability whilst actually reducing the cost of ownership of the system. The object oriented, component architecture of iFly PSS makes it scalable and easily customizable to suit the diverse business needs of airlines.

Technologically, iFly PSS marks the beginning of a new era of opportunities for airlines' passenger services business that will help them migrate from the decades old legacy paradigm. With its multi-hosting capability, iFly PSS also becomes an attractive option for hosting service providers, the official added.