SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre
Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and
technology company that powers the global travel industry, and
WestJet Airlines, one of Canada's
largest airlines, today announced the expansion of their
long-standing partnership with the renewal of the SabreSonic
passenger service system (PSS) agreement and the adoption of
additional offer, order and data management solutions.
Sabre's airline IT solutions will equip WestJet with the
technology necessary to facilitate its business model
transformation and future plans in key markets. In addition to
SabreSonic, WestJet will also adopt Sabre's Dynamic Availability,
Digital Connect and Intelligence Exchange solutions. Together,
these products can help WestJet move toward a more flexible and
modern environment, while driving operational efficiencies.
"At WestJet we are always looking for ways to innovate and
modernize our operations to become more efficient and better meet
the changing needs of our guests," Arved
von zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer from WestJet
Airlines. "We are confident that Sabre is the right technology
partner to support both our current business model and enable our
future transformation. Our partnership with Sabre is all about our
future and putting our airline in the best position to succeed in
the long term."
WestJet will also benefit from the following Sabre
solutions:
- Sabre's Dynamic Availability will help WestJet earn incremental
revenue by enabling the airline to proactively respond to
ever-changing market conditions in real time.
- Sabre's Digital Connect will allow the airline to improve
efficiencies by simplifying technical complexities across their
platform.
- Sabre's Intelligence Exchange will allow the airline to gain
better insights to make more informed business decisions by
centralizing disparate data sources in real time.
"We have a long-standing partnership with WestJet since 1998.
This new multi-year agreement strengthens our partnership, and we
are excited to provide industry-leading technology that provides
airlines like WestJet with broader possibilities and insightful
information about their guests, so they can personalize their
offerings," said Roshan Mendis,
chief commercial officer for Sabre Travel Solutions. "SabreSonic,
coupled with Sabre's advanced offer management products, provide
the functionality and capabilities airlines need today to succeed
in this ever-evolving market."
Sabre recently announced the development of an Artificial
Intelligence (AI)-driven technology, known as Sabre Travel
AI TM. This new technology will help airlines
deliver highly-relevant and personalized content more quickly that
better meets the demands of today's traveler, enabling them to
expand revenue and margin growth opportunities. Sabre is
integrating Sabre Travel AI into certain products in its existing
portfolio, with the new Smart Retail Engine™ being the first
product powered by Sabre's new AI-powered technology. These
important steps will help Sabre achieve its long-term vision of
building a new marketplace for personalized travel by 2025.
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a
leading software and technology Company that powers the global
travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including
airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The
Company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions
that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and
offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel
marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from
around the globe. Sabre's technology platform manages more than
$260B worth of global travel spend
annually. Headquartered in Southlake,
Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160
countries around the world. For more information visit
www.sabre.com.
About WestJet
Since the start of the pandemic the WestJet Group of Companies has
built a layered framework of safety measures to ensure Canadians
can continue to travel safely and responsibly through the
airline's Safety Above All hygiene program. During this
time, WestJet has maintained its status as one of the top-10
on-time airlines in North America as named by Cirium. For
more information about everything WestJet, please
visit westjet.com.
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sabre.investorrelations@sabre.com
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