MTT inks deal for mobile web and apps with Lan and Tam Airlines

Mobile Travel Technologies has signed a deal to develop apps for South America’s biggest airline.

Mobile Travel Technologies has signed a deal to develop apps for South America’s biggest airline.

Lan and Tam Airlines, which merged in 2012 to form the Latam Airlines Group, together fly over 60 million passengers a year to over 135 destinations in 22 countries.

As part of the deal, Dublin-based MTT will create both iPhone and Adroid apps as well as a mobile web offering.

Eli Senerman, senior vice-president direct channels for Latam Airlines Group said: “A key objective of the Latam Airlines Group is to provide a superior travel experience for our passengers.

“Delivering a comprehensive, customer-focused mobile channel is integral to this strategy as we continue to grow and meet the needs of our customers across the region and worldwide. We look forward to working with MTT, the pioneer in mobile solutions for the airline industry.”

Gerry Samuels, MTT chief executive added: “We are delighted to announce that MTT has been selected by the prestigious Lan and Tam Airlines to deliver sophisticated mobile channels for the Latam Airlines Group.

“As the airline group continues to grow, we as their mobile partner will support their expansion and customer needs with great mobile apps and mobile web solution.

“MTT will deliver an innovative mobile roadmap to Lan and Tam to ensure world class mobile airline services for its customers and we will also provide on-going consultancy to support the development of Latam mobile strategy.”