Riyadh Air achieves new heights with Sabre Collaboration

Monday, February 12, 2024

Riyadh Air, the new national carrier for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is setting new standards in aviation and has embarked on a key partnership with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a prominent software and technology company in the global travel sector. This alliance highlights Riyadh Air’s dedication to improving operational effectiveness and boosting revenue through Sabre’s comprehensive Network Planning and Optimization solutions. These solutions offer airlines the ability to make cooperative and informed decisions, enabling them to strategically plan their networks, predict demand with accuracy, and manage scheduling and capacity in a profitable manner.

In a move that marks a significant milestone, Riyadh Air will utilize Sabre’s all-encompassing package of tools, including Sabre Schedule Manager, Sabre Slot Manager, Sabre Profit Manager, and Sabre Market Intelligence – Global Demand Data (GDD), to fulfill its ambitious objectives and advance its mission.

“Sabre’s technology provides a new level of insight that will enable Riyadh Air to make informed network planning and commercial decisions, ensuring greater revenue returns, allowing us to invest more in enhancing the overall passenger experience,” said Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer, Riyadh Air. “We have carefully selected a stable of world class technical suppliers to power Riyadh Air towards its maiden flight in 2025, and this collaboration is a key milestone in our journey to achieve operational excellence and scale our business efficiently.”

Sabre Schedule Manager is a premier scheduling tool that boosts aircraft usage by refining the entire schedule development cycle, from initial planning to final distribution, thus enhancing revenue opportunities. This solution is designed to work in harmony with a broad spectrum of third-party systems and has supported airlines worldwide in improving operating margins and productivity levels, all while ensuring the creation of reliable and operationally viable schedules.

Sabre Slot Manager plays a crucial role within Sabre’s offerings by automating the management of an airline’s essential slot holdings, leading to better utilization of assets. Recognized as the most thorough slot management tool in the industry, it helps airlines with intricate slot allocations at some of the world’s most slot-restricted airports to operate more efficiently.

Sabre Profit Manager offers precise demand and profitability forecasts, with airlines seeing up to a 2% revenue increase on average. This tool enables Riyadh Air to craft profitable network strategies and optimize hub configurations. Profit Manager stands out by integrating the sector’s leading models for partnerships and alliances, uncovering new revenue streams.

Sabre Market Intelligence – GDD provides Riyadh Air access to extensive market data and superior data analytics capabilities, enhancing decision-making in Network Planning and Optimization. It bolsters data effectiveness, allowing Riyadh Air to uncover fresh revenue possibilities and secure a competitive edge through comprehensive analyses of booking, shopping, and market trends for their commercial strategy teams.

This strategic partnership between Riyadh Air and Sabre marks a commitment to adopting advanced technology for sustainable development, operational excellence, and increased profitability.

“Sabre has a strong reputation for driving results through our innovative solutions that enable airlines to respond swiftly to competitor changes, identify new market opportunities, and optimize flight times for incremental revenue gains,” said Garry Wiseman, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Sabre Travel Solutions. “Our end-to-end Network Planning and Optimization suite has been a cornerstone of commercial planning for over two decades, supporting brand differentiation and operational excellence.”

Sabre’s Network Planning and Optimization offerings are renowned for pioneering and revolutionizing commercial planning, serving over 90 customers worldwide, among them leading global airlines. This comprehensive suite caters to the full spectrum of planning and scheduling needs, accommodating airlines across various types and sizes.

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