SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre
Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider at
the center of the business of travel, announced a multi-year
renewal agreement with longstanding customer JetBlue Airways
Corporation, a global airline that serves 42 million customers
annually across a thousand daily flights.
The agreement, subject to final terms, to renew the carrier's
passenger service system (PSS) with Sabre will include
implementation of components of the Sabre Commercial Platform.
"We are pleased to extend our technology partnership with Sabre,
particularly given its increased focus on innovation," said
Michael Stromer, vice president
technology and digital products, JetBlue. "Sabre laid out a
seamless plan to modernize our PSS technology footprint and upon
completion will provide our crewmembers with faster, more
user-friendly tools and give us new options to further innovate the
customer experience."
The Sabre Commercial Platform is industry-first technology that
enables complete digital transformation through intelligent
retailing, including next-generation revenue optimization
capabilities, a flexible and open API hub, and a mobile-first,
consumer-grade workspace for airport agents. Together, these
solutions help empower airlines to deliver on their brand promise,
maximize revenue streams and enhance the airline employee user
experience.
"At Sabre, our customers and, in turn, their customers, are
without a doubt our biggest priority," said Dave Shirk, president, Sabre Travel Solutions.
"When we launched the Sabre Commercial Platform, our goal was to
offer airlines a holistic approach to retailing, distribution and
fulfillment, while also allowing the implementation of quick and
easily customizable solutions. We are thrilled that JetBlue
recognizes the value of this approach for their customers and
crewmembers, and has chosen to extend and expand our ongoing
relationship."
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.
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Media Contact:
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