SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre
Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) was selected by Alaska Airlines (NYSE:
ALK) to provide technology solutions to enable its retailing
strategy in all sales channels, including through some of the
carrier's interline partner airlines.
By late 2015, Sabre's suite of solutions will give Alaska the ability to offer customers
ancillary products and optional services through travel agencies
and some interline airline partners. Sabre's interline ancillary
capabilities will also enable Alaska's interline partners to market and sell
their ancillaries in Alaska's
sales channels. By using Sabre's inventory control features,
Alaska Airlines will be able to efficiently track and monitor
inventory of ancillary products.
"Sabre has been a long-time technology provider for Alaska
Airlines, delivering capabilities to help power their growth," said
Hugh Jones, president of Sabre
Airline Solutions. "Alaska has led
the industry by pioneering new and innovative technologies so
we are thrilled to continue supporting their technology needs."
Alaska Airlines also uses Sabre's reservations system.
"Our top priority is to provide our customers with options so
travelers can purchase the optional products and services they
value most and Sabre has been an important partner in helping
achieve this goal," said Andrew
Harrison, senior vice president of planning and revenue
management for Alaska Airlines.
About Sabre
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) is
a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism
industry. Sabre's software, data, mobile and distribution solutions
are used by hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel properties
to manage critical operations, such as passenger and guest
reservations, revenue management, and flight, network and crew
management. Sabre® also operates a leading global travel
marketplace, processing over $100
billion of estimated travel spend in 2013 by connecting
travel suppliers to their most valued customers, the business
traveler. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices
in approximately 60 countries around the
world.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary
of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional
airlines, serves more than 100 cities through an expansive network
in Alaska, the Lower 48,
Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the
J.D. Power and Associates for seven consecutive years from 2008 to
2014. Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan also ranked highest in the 2014
Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report. For
reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and
information, visit the Alaska Airlines Newsroom at
www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
Media Contact:
Nancy St. Pierre
Sabre
+1 682-605-3864
Nancy.st.pierre@sabre.com
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