SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation
(NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global
travel industry, has renewed its partnership with Aeromexico –
Mexico's flag carrier that
services 90 destinations in 25 countries. This agreement fortifies
a long-standing partnership between the companies, with an emphasis
on meeting the airline's evolving business and technology needs
while providing access to new capabilities across retailing,
distribution and fulfillment.
"As we started discussing the future of our relationship with
Sabre, we recognized that we were looking for a true business
partner, not just a technology provider. They worked with us
to achieve essential objectives, inclusive of digital
transformation and personalized product offerings that are driving
increased ancillary revenues," said Anko van der Werff,
Aeromexico's chief revenue officer. "Sabre has proven that they are
committed and able to be the strategic partner we're looking for.
Both companies will benefit from the renewed
relationship."
Aeromexico and Sabre have partnered since 2011, when the carrier
implemented the SabreSonic passenger services system. Supported by
Sabre technology, Aeromexico has been one of the fastest growing
full-service airlines in the Americas, with annual passengers
boarded (PBs) increasing from 14 million in 2010 to more than 21
million in 2017. The technology partnership has helped enable
Aeromexico to transform the airport experience, enhance its product
and in-flight experience, and seamlessly and consistently transfer
their best customers across partner and alliance networks globally.
Additionally, Sabre and Aeromexico aligned on business initiatives
and innovation timelines to support the airline's goals and
expectations in a market where low-cost carrier (LCC) competition
is high.
Investment in Sabre's market-leading digital technologies have
enabled Aeromexico to execute a strategy of personalized retailing
to generate new revenue streams. The successful digital
transformation has also contributed to the carrier's strengthened
brand position in a very competitive domestic market. At the
cornerstone of this e-commerce strategy has been intelligent
retailing, a multi-channel distribution approach, and the use of
industry standard fulfillment capabilities for rapid revenue
recognition.
"The industry faces constant change. Carriers expect to leverage
new and innovative technologies that amplify the travel experience
and drive incremental growth through better retailing and
distribution," said Dave Shirk,
president of Sabre Airline Solutions. "Our technology strategy and
renewed collaboration with Aeromexico will support their aggressive
e-commerce transformation and improve their ability to compete
domestically and internationally."
About Sabre
Sabre Corporation is the leading
technology provider to the global travel 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 US$120 billion of global travel
spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers.
Headquartered in Southlake, Texas,
USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the
world.
About Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a
holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation
services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, offers more than 600
daily flights and operates its main hub out of Terminal 2 at the
Mexico City International Airport.
Its route network spans more than 90 cities on three continents
including 43 in Mexico, 23 in
the United States, 15 in
Latin America, four in
Canada, four in Europe and three in Asia.
Grupo Aeromexico's fleet of 126 aircraft includes Boeing 787,
777 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 170 and 190
models. In 2012 the airline announced the most significant
investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase up to 100 Boeing aircraft
including 90 MAX 737 airliners and 10 B787-9 Dreamliners.
As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, which is
celebrating its 17th anniversary, Aeromexico offers customers more
than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam
airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including
access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico
also offers travel options with its codeshare partners Delta Air
Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines and WestJet with
extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
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