- Omani flagship carrier will continue to use SabreSonic
Passenger Service System (PSS) to manage core operations and drive
growth
- Airline will continue to offer its content through Sabre's
extensive global travel marketplace
- Oman Air and Sabre are discussing future collaboration on
digital transformation including retailing and distributing NDC
content
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 1 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading
software and technology company that powers the global travel
industry, and Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate
of Oman, announced, today at the
World Passenger Symposium (WPS), a renewed long-term agreement to
help the airline reach its strategic goals.
The agreement includes a multi-year renewal of Oman Air's
SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS) and a further multi-year
extension of its global distribution system agreement. This
will ensure Oman Air continues to utilize Sabre's technology,
retailing capabilities and global scope to push forward its digital
transformation.
By renewing its exclusive PSS agreement and investing in Sabre's
Digital Connect APIs, Oman Air aims to advance its digital
retailing strategy, drive revenue growth and increase self-service
capabilities. Digital Connect will also help Oman Air accelerate
its digital transformation and bring products to the marketplace
quickly, providing scalability and flexibility across its digital
touchpoints, such as its website and mobile app.
"A new approach of retailing is required for all players in the
travel ecosystem to succeed in a highly competitive landscape,"
said Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial
Officer, Sabe Travel Solutions. "This intelligent retailing
approach allows Oman Air to differentiate its brands and
personalize its offerings through all channels. It also
enables agencies to efficiently shop and compare increasingly
sophisticated offers, which will also bring greater choice and
transparency to Oman Air's travelers. As Sabre focuses on
delivering more intelligent retailing solutions to meet changing
traveler expectations, I'm proud that we are able to help Oman Air
realize its transformation vision."
The renewed distribution agreement enables Oman Air to continue
to reach Sabre's valuable network of global buyers, while ensuring
that Sabre-connected travel buyers have access to the airline's
comprehensive fares and content – including ancillaries.
"We are pleased to announce the renewal of our PSS as well as
the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) agreements with Sabre," said
Aboudy Nasser, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Oman Air. "Oman
Air is working with Sabre to advance intelligent retailing
capabilities, which will enable our passengers to take advantage of
highly personalized offers and products that Oman Air has designed
for them. Sabre has also been instrumental in digitizing our
business processes in line with current global trends and helping
to ensure that our guests enjoy a smooth and seamless booking
experience."
"On the distribution side, our proposed NDC API integration with
Sabre's GDS would allow our travel partners to make optimal
decisions for our guests. This renewal comes at an exciting time
for Oman Air as travel continues to expand post COVID-19. We look
forward to further enhancing our collaboration with Sabre in the
future to support the ever-evolving needs of the airline and our
passengers," Nasser added.
Oman Air has recently announced that it will join the Oneworld®
Alliance by 2024.
"The intelligent nature of the SabreSonic PSS offers the
scalability and flexibility to support Oman Air's expansion for its
future integration to Oneworld®, and we will be working together to
pave the way for this transition," added Mendis.
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 Oman Air
Oman Air (WY), the national airline of
the Sultanate of Oman, began
operations in 1993. Initially founded to serve important domestic
routes, it has since undergone rapid growth and is today recognized
as a major international carrier connecting cities around the world
to Oman's celebrated natural
beauty, captivating charm and genuine openness. A Five-Star
COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating from Skytrax and two consecutive
(2021 and 2022) Five-Star Major Airline Ratings from the Airline
Passenger Experience Association (APEX) are among its many industry
accolades.
The airline has been instrumental in transforming Muscat into a
popular travel destination in the Middle
East, supporting adjacent commercial, industrial and tourism
activities. With a fleet comprising, among others, ultra-modern,
fuel-efficient Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft which feature
luxuriously appointed interiors, Oman Air is renowned for its
exceptional products and services, both in the air and on the
ground, and for the signature Omani hospitality available to guests
on every flight.
Continuous investments in new technologies, innovative products
and enhanced guest services have solidified its position as a
premium, multi-award-winning airline of outstanding repute. Both
Oman Air and Oman Air Holidays proudly display the Safe Travels
stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for best
practices relating to standardized global health and hygiene
protocols.
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