MAHE, Seychelles and
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Seychelles, the national airline of the
Republic of Seychelles, has
selected global technology provider Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:
SABR), to provide a full suite of technology that will support the
carrier's global business as well as enhance the Air Seychelles
guest experience and revenue-generating capabilities.
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The agreement will see Air Seychelles move to SabreSonic, an
integrated suite of applications that automates critical processes
such as Reservations, Inventory, and Departure Control enabling a
unique differentiated customer experience.
Using Sabre's robust and flexible software, Air Seychelles will
be able to further optimise daily operations, drive incremental
revenues and ancillary revenue opportunities and provide guests
with a more personal travel experience through tailored services,
delivering an overall more consistent guest experience, with a
faster, smoother check-in process.
The agreement was signed by Roy
Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer of Air Seychelles, and
Shane Batt, Senior Vice President,
Strategic Clients, Sabre.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport and Chairman of
Air Seychelles, Joel Morgan,
welcomed the agreement with Sabre.
"The introduction of SabreSonic is a signal the airline is
maintaining its pace of growth and development with other airlines
in the Etihad Airways Partners group, as it assumes its place as a
leading airline in the world.
"The decision to implement SabreSonic is in line with the five
year business plan as it lays the foundation for the on-going
evolution of the business. This is an exciting and important step
for Air Seychelles," Minister Morgan said.
Mr Kinnear said: "Air Seychelles has grown its network and
passenger numbers strongly over the past three years. With a more
complex business and more airline partners, the timing is right to
introduce a technology solution which is focused on enhancing the
guest experience.
"This is the next step in facilitating the continued and planned
expansion of the business.
"SabreSonic first and foremost means happier guests. When
implemented, SabreSonic will provide our team with more complete
information on our guests' bookings at each touch point in their
journey. Simpler processes will also mean our team will have more
time to provide the support our guests expect.
"Guests will also have more control and flexibility as it will
be possible to book tickets for travel on Air Seychelles and manage
itineraries on a smartphone, as well as check-in online for both
domestic and international flights.
"This proven technology is also good for the financial success
of the business, because with the tools made available we will be
able to grow revenue in an innovative, sustainable and
customer-focused way.
"SabreSonic is being used by many of our codeshare partners,
including Etihad Airways and Jet Airways, with Alitalia and
airberlin also migrating to the platform. Having a common platform
will enhance customer service for guests travelling with multiple
airlines in the Etihad Airways Partners' group," Mr Kinnear
said.
Shane Batt said: "Air Seychelles
is entering an exciting period of expansion and we are proud to be
selected as the technology partner that will help enable this.
Sabre's deep experience across the global aviation sector will
ensure that, in partnership with Air Seychelles, it implements
technology solutions that enable the airline to meet its
commercial, customer service and business performance objectives.
We will work closely with Air Seychelles in the coming years to
support its business and unlock innovation opportunities,
leveraging the latest data, mobile and personalisation trends.
"Under the project our business consultants will work side by
side with the Air Seychelles team, transferring knowledge and skill
to ensure a smooth implementation of the new systems with maximum
benefit to the airline and its guests."
Sabre's technology is favoured by 225 airlines worldwide
including most of the world's largest carriers. Its flexible and
scalable software allows airlines to operate how they want to, and
adapt their business to changing needs and requirements. It
optimises day-to-day airline operations and ultimately helps
airlines solve their biggest challenges – to increase revenues,
reduce costs and deliver better travel experiences.
About Air Seychelles
Air Seychelles was established in 1978 and began
long-haul service in 1983. The airline currently offers
international flights to Abu
Dhabi, Antananarivo, Dar es
Salaam, Johannesburg, Mauritius, Mumbai and Paris. Air Seychelles also offers more than 200 domestic
scheduled flights a week throughout the archipelago, including
domestic charter services. As the national airline of the Republic
of Seychelles, Air Seychelles is a
pillar of tourism, the island nation's strongest and growing
economic sector. The airline maintains a strategic partnership with
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and 40 per cent
stakeholder. For more information, please visit:
www.airseychelles.com
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre® Corporation
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, including passenger and guest
reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew
management. Sabre also operates a leading global travel
marketplace, which processes more than $110
billion of estimated travel spend annually by connecting
travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices
in approximately 80 countries around the world.
Media inquiries
Jack Rigby
Manager Corporate Communications
Air Seychelles
Tel: +248 439 1072
Email: jrigby@airseychelles.com
Jess Matthias
Principal, Public Relations, Airlines EMEA
Sabre
Tel : +44 208 538 8617
Email : jess.matthias@sabre.com
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