Sichuan Airlines signed a full-content deal with Sabre Travel Network ahead of planned international expansion,

according to Sabre. The global distribution system operator said the carrier this month will initiate flights between its base in Chengdu, China, and Vancouver, followed by services to Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Melbourne. Sabre described the full-content deal as "long-term," and said "all" Sichuan Airlines fares and inventory will be available to "all" Sabre-connected travel agents.