SABR - Riyadh Air elevates planning efficiency through strategic partnership with Sabre | Benzinga
Airline selects Sabre technology solutions to complement and augment its Network Planning, Commercial and Analytics processes
Riyadh Air is well positioned for future operations as it signs agreements with world class suppliers and moves towards its first flight in 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Riyadh Air, the new national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that's shaping the future of flying, announces a fundamental collaboration with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry. This strategic partnership underscores Riyadh Air's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and driving incremental revenue gains through Sabre's end-to-end Network Planning and Optimization solutions. Sabre Network Planning and Optimization solutions empower collaborative and intelligent decision-making, ensuring airlines can optimally design their networks, accurately forecast demand, and profitably schedule and allocate available capacity.
Under this groundbreaking deal, Riyadh Air has chosen Sabre's comprehensive suite of solutions, including Sabre Schedule Manager, Sabre Slot Manager, Sabre Profit Manager, and Sabre Market Intelligence – Global Demand Data (GDD) to achieve its strategic goals and drive its vision.
"Sabre's technology provides a new level of insight that will enable Riyadh Air to make informed network planning and commercial decisions, ensuring greater revenue returns, allowing us to invest more in enhancing the overall passenger experience," said Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer, Riyadh Air. "We have carefully selected a stable of world class technical suppliers to power Riyadh Air towards its maiden flight in 2025, and this collaboration is a key milestone in our journey to achieve operational excellence and scale our business efficiently."