SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation
(NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global
travel industry, today announced that it has extended its long-term
relationship with Aeromexico – Mexico's global airline that serves 88 cities
in three continents. Aeromexico will continue utilizing Sabre's
passenger service system (PSS), expand its use of the Sabre
Commercial Platform and enhance its utilization of Sabre's
global distribution system.
Through this technology and distribution expansion, Aeromexico
will have the flexibility to truly support its omni-channel
strategies while also delivering enhanced customer satisfaction
through new, innovative products like Sabre's Digital
Workspace – a recently launched solution that enables airport
agents to deliver a seamless and personalized airport experience to
customers via mobile devices. Additional upgraded solutions will
allow the airline to improve its personalized offer management,
passenger self-service interface and data and analytics reporting.
In addition, Sabre will deliver new technologies to enable a more
seamless customer experience between Aeromexico and its partner
Delta throughout the traveler journey from passenger recognition to
day of departure at the airport. Also, this expansion will allow
Aeromexico to reduce costs, improve competitive position and
transform the distribution landscape.
"We are pleased to be extending our strategic relationship with
Sabre as we strive to deliver an unmatched, personalized experience
for our customers through digital transformation, since this has
been a top priority for Aeromexico. Sabre is a true business
partner and through our expanded utilization of the Sabre
Commercial Platform and Sabre's distribution system, Mexico's global airline is poised to
profitably grow," said Benjamín Hernández, chief information
officer and SVP. "Sabre has proven that they are committed to help
us grow through this partnership."
Aeromexico and Sabre have partnered since 2011, when the carrier
implemented the SabreSonic passenger services system. Supported by
Sabre technology, Aeromexico has been one of the fastest growing
full-service airlines in the Americas. As a founding member of the
SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers flight
options to more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by
the SkyTeam airline partners across the globe.
"Carriers need innovative technologies like ours that enhance
the travel experience and drive incremental growth through better
retailing, distribution and fulfillment capabilities. Aeromexico's
investment in Sabre's market-leading digital technologies is an
important part of its transformation. Using these technologies,
Aeromexico can deliver a personalized retailing experience and
generate new revenue streams, all with an eye toward meeting the
heightened demands of today's traveler," said Dave Shirk, president of Sabre Airline
Solutions. "Aeromexico's successful digital transformation
strengthened the carrier's brand position in a very competitive
domestic market. At the cornerstone of this e-commerce strategy has
been intelligent retailing, a multi-channel distribution approach,
and the use of industry standard fulfillment capabilities for rapid
revenue recognition."
The carrier's technology partnership with Sabre has enabled
Aeromexico to transform its airport, product and in-flight
experiences, and helped deliver the seamless transfer of the
carrier's best customers across partner and alliance networks
globally. Additionally, Sabre and Aeromexico have aligned on
business initiatives and innovation timelines to support the
airline's goals and expectations.
About Sabre
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.
About Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is
a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial
aviation in Mexico and the
promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline operates more than 600
daily flights and its main hub is in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its
destinations network features 88 cities on three continents;
including 43 destinations in Mexico, 19 in the
United States, 15 in Latin
America, 5 in Europe, 3 in
Canada and 3 in Asia.
The Group's operating fleet of 122 aircraft is comprised of
Boeing 787 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 170
and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant
investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft
including 90 MAX B737 jet airliners and 10 B787-9 Dreamliners.
As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico
offers customers more than 1,150 destinations in 177 countries
served by the 19 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with
benefits including access to over 750 premium airport lounges
around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare
partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, EL
AL, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Japan Airlines and WestJet, with extensive
connectivity in countries like the United
States, Brazil,
Canada, Central America, Colombia, Israel or Peru.
www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com
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