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.
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 optimize 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 traveling 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
personalization 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 favored 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
optimizes 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
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
serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Jack Rigby
Manager Corporate Communications
Air Seychelles
Tel: +248 439 1072
Email: jrigby@airseychelles.com
Daniel Duarte
Principal, Corporate Public Relations
Sabre
Tel : +1 214-236-9473
Email : daniel.duarte@sabre.com
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