Hahnair Appoints Travelsla as Official Service Partner in India

In a move that strengthens its presence in India’s growing aviation and travel ecosystem, global distribution specialist Hahnair has announced the appointment of Travelsla as its official service partner in India. The partnership is designed to enhance support for travel agencies, offering guidance on Hahnair’s extensive suite of ticketing services and providing access to more than 350 partner airlines worldwide.

Travelsla’s Market Expertise

Travelsla, led by aviation veteran Salil Nath, is a representation company and GSA (General Sales Agent) known for its strong partner-first approach. With decades of leadership experience in both airlines and travel management companies, Nath brings invaluable insights into the Indian travel landscape.

By combining global expertise with deep local knowledge, Travelsla is well-positioned to help agencies connect with new global opportunities, thereby creating stronger links between India and international aviation markets.

Hahnair’s Commitment to Indian Travel Agencies

Hahnair has long been recognised for its dedication to empowering travel agencies through innovative distribution solutions. Speaking on the partnership, Kimberley Long, Vice President of Agency Distribution at Hahnair, said: “We are very happy to collaborate with Travelsla. Their service and deep understanding of the Indian market will be invaluable in strengthening our support to travel agencies across the region,”

In this new role, Travelsla will serve as the general point of contact for Indian travel agencies, with responsibilities including:

• Providing up-to-date information about Hahnair’s ticketing services
• Conducting presentations and training sessions for agencies
• Facilitating ticketing authority requests to Hahnair’s partner airlines

Additionally, Bharat Kapoor, Regional Vice President at Hahnair, will continue to provide direct support, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the Indian travel industry.

A Shared Vision for Growth

Both Hahnair and Travelsla see this collaboration as a pathway to expand opportunities for Indian travel agents. Bharat Kapoor emphasized:

“We trust Travelsla to be an extension of Hahnair in India. Their market expertise, commitment to service, and close relationships with the travel trade make them the ideal partner for representing us locally.”

Looking ahead, Salil Nath, Founder & CEO of Travelsla, emphasised the benefits for travel agencies: “We are proud to represent Hahnair in India. For travel agents, Hahnair’s leading airline network, along with secure processes and reliable support, will open up new opportunities for Indian agencies and help them better serve their clients.”

Strengthening India’s Aviation Ecosystem

As India’s aviation and tourism markets continue to expand, this partnership between Hahnair and Travelsla reflects a shared vision of growth, innovation, and service excellence. By providing Indian travel agencies with access to a global airline network and robust support mechanisms, the collaboration is set to create new opportunities for both outbound and domestic travel.

With this strategic move, Hahnair reinforces its position as a trusted global partner for travel agencies, while Travelsla cements its role as a key facilitator of international aviation opportunities in India.