SYDNEY, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam
Airlines and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) are delighted to
announce an expanded agreement which reaffirms their long-term
partnership. The carrier will leverage the breadth of SabreSonic,
Sabre's passenger service system (PSS) that Vietnam Airlines is now
operating on, to improve its retailing, distribution and fulfilment
capabilities.
"It was an obvious choice to continue our multi-year
collaboration with such an innovative technology provider as Sabre,
allowing us to offer an enhanced experience to our customers,"
said Trinh Hong Quang – Executive
Vice President of Vietnam Airlines. "By integrating Sabre's
advanced solutions to an already robust platform, Vietnam Airlines
will be well-equipped to address the fast-changing air travel
landscape," he added.
With the use of Sabre's innovative technology solutions,
customers will be provided with a seamless experience, from flight
search, online booking, check-in, purchasing ancillaries on
websites, and after-sales service. This differentiated experience
will be powered by Sabre's powerful passenger service system, with
enhanced functionalities that will provide increased revenue
opportunities by tailoring offers and experiences to meet the needs
of every traveller.
Committed to supporting the airline in meeting the International
Air Transport Association (IATA) standards for distribution
technology, Sabre will also provide Vietnam Airlines with advanced
technology that will enhance the development of mobile
applications.
"By implementing this breadth and depth of Sabre innovation,
Vietnam Airlines will increase their competitive advantage in the
Asia Pacific market," said
Dave Shirk, president, Sabre Airline
Solutions. "Our two companies have generated impressive results
over the course of our lengthy relationship. With our
customer-centric retailing, distribution and fulfilment
capabilities, Sabre will continue to bring significant value to
Vietnam Airlines as they strive to become one of the region's
largest carriers," he added.
This announcement comes shortly after Sabre and Vietnam Airlines
renewed a long-term content distribution agreement through the
Sabre global distribution system (GDS), further strengthening the
results-driven partnership that has developed between the two
corporations.
About Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines- a member of SkyTeam alliance- is the national
flag carrier of Vietnam and the
major carrier in the Mekong sub-region, operating 90 routes to 20
domestic and 29 international destinations with an average of 400
flights per day, connecting the world's major cities to mesmerizing
travel destinations in Vietnam,
Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
In 2017, Skytrax- the world's leading airline and airport rating
organization- has ranked Vietnam Airlines as a 4-Star Airline for 2
consecutive years and 14th among the 20 best premium class airlines
in the world. At the 2017 CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation &
Corporate Travel Summit, Vietnam Airlines was awarded Asia Pacific
Airline of the Year. This achievement is the result of the
organization's tireless devotion and commitment to improve the
quality across a range of products and services.
Positioning itself as a modern carrier whose brand is
characterized by Vietnamese traditional culture and internationally
recognized, Vietnam Airlines is operating world's most modern,
environment-friendly aircraft, such as Boeing 787 and Airbus
A350-900 and making constant efforts to improve its service
quality. The airline is striving to become a favourite airline in
Asia.
About Sabre Corporation
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.
Media Contact
Vietnam Airlines
Public Relations
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Maxime-Elisabeth
Illick
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Hotline: +84
903242577
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Public Relations
Manager
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Email:
public-relations@vietnamairlines.com
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Email:
maxime.illick@sabre.com
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Telephone: +65
6426 0088
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