Pamela Burns Thomas
About Pamela Burns Thomas
Pamela Burns Thomas serves as the Head of Global Product Management for Airline Bookability, Pricing, and Search at Travelport, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in the airline industry, she has worked in various roles at Worldspan and Trans World Airlines over several decades.
Current Role at Travelport
Pamela Burns Thomas serves as the Head of Global Product Management for Airline Bookability, Pricing, and Search at Travelport. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the airline sector. Her role involves overseeing product management functions that enhance airline bookability and pricing strategies. Pamela is based in Berks, West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in the Industry
Prior to her current role, Pamela held various positions at Travelport and Worldspan. She worked as a Senior Product Manager for Airline Availability and Bookability, Schedules, and Interactive GDS Products at Travelport from 2012. Her earlier roles at Worldspan included Technical Relations Manager for Orbitz and Manager of Client Relations in E-commerce. She also served as a Technical Sales Specialist and Project Manager at Worldspan, accumulating extensive experience in airline-related product management.
Educational Background
Pamela studied French at L'institut De Touraine and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her educational background supports her career in the travel and airline industry, providing her with valuable language skills and cultural insights.
Career History Overview
Pamela's career spans several decades, beginning as an Instructor at Trans World Airlines from 1979 to 1987. She then transitioned to Worldspan, where she held multiple roles from 1990 to 2007, including Senior Product Specialist and Technical Sales Specialist. Her extensive experience at Worldspan laid the foundation for her subsequent roles at Travelport, where she has been instrumental in product management since 2007.