BRIGHTLINE NOW AVAILABLE ON GDS NETWORK THROUGH ACCESRAIL PARTNERSHIP

MIAMI (Sept. 9, 2024) – Brightline, seamlessly connecting travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida, is partnering with AccesRail, the world leader in the distribution of seamless air-rail intermodal solutions. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the rail service connecting Miami and Orlando, bookings can now be made from around the world, combining a comprehensive Florida vacation across the state’s most visited tourism regions.

 

The partnership utilizes AccesRail’s innovative expertise to enable Brightline to make its train tickets available on all important GDS sales platforms for the first time. Using booking code - 9B - travel partners from around the world can now easily book rail segments between South Florida and Orlando in a similar fashion to flights on all GDS systems including Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport. The Brightline Orlando Station presented by Orlando Health is located directly within Orlando International Airport and shuttles to Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airports can now be booked for a seamless connection from respective downtown stations.

 

“Brightline connects travelers from around the world to two of the most popular tourism regions in the United States that attract millions of visitors from around the world each year,” said Julie Sharenow, vice president of sales, Brightline. “Our partnership with AccesRail enables travel partners from across the globe to easily reserve seats with effortless efficiency on the standard network by simply using code 9B.”

 

Brightline expanded service to Orlando in September 2023, connecting thousands of guests each day between the “Theme Park Capital of the World” and “Cruise Capital of the World.” The intercity rail service with South Florida downtown stations in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami makes it easy to travel between Orlando International Airport and these city centers and their many attractions. Cruise Ports near Brightline stations include Port Miami, Port Everglades and Port of Palm Beach. Cruisers sailing from Port Canaveral can connect to transportation at Orlando International Airport. Travelers from across the globe can book the hospitality-driven rail service to connect to their favorite Central or South Florida destination.

 

AccesRail is a distribution company enabling Partner Railways to distribute their products via the Global Distribution System (GDS) primary screen using the same booking and ticketing method as airlines. All fund collection and reconciliation are done through IATA BSP. Travel agents don’t need any special contracts to book and ticket rail products on the airline display of their favorite GDS.

 

Brightline is known for its guest experience, innovative station design, spacious lounges and comfortable train sets. Meticulously built through the lens of today’s modern traveler, stations and trains are packed with amenities including Starlink Wifi, chargers and outlets at every seat, and a selection of food, beverage and cocktails available for purchase for SMART and complimentary for PREMIUM. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of light bites, beverages and cocktails throughout the day at one of Brightline’s signature in-station Mary Mary Bars.

 

The Brightline Orlando station in partnership with Orlando Health, is located at MCO’s 37,350 square foot Train Station adjacent to its new Terminal C. MiamiCentral is strategically located on an 11-acre complex in downtown Miami and represents Brightline’s southern flagship terminus. MiamiCentral is a unique live-work-play destination featuring luxury rental residences, commercial offices and dynamic retail and entertainment space.

 

AccesRail 9B is excited about Brightline’s addition to the rail portfolio it brings to the travel agent community. Equally, this partnership opens up new opportunities for our airline partners wishing to develop or expand their network shares Andrew Hannan vice president business development.

 

To name just a few, AccesRail 9B facilitates booking and ticketing of BritRail, Trenitalia, Renfe (Spanish Rail), Swiss Railways, Via Rail Canada, Dutch/Belgian Rail, Korean Railways and the Airport Express/Airport feeder trains that connect airports to the main railway stations. All AccesRail partners benefit from the 100+ airlines that can sell 9B combined with their own air sectors. With AccesRail 9B customers and travel agents have more options to choose from and they can book and travel more ecologically in a seamless fashion.

 

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ABOUT BRIGHTLINE

Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida. The company serves Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando with future stops in Stuart and Cocoa. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies of 2024. It is also recognized by Inc. 5000 Regionals as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast for 2023 and is one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company in 2024. Brightline offers a guest-first experience designed to reinvent train travel and take cars off the road. The company plans to bring its award-winning service to additional city pairs and congested corridors across the country that are too close to fly and too long to drive, with immediate plans to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

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