RAK Airways Launches Ras Al Khaimah Service with Sabre Airline Solutions' Flight Planning System
06 December 2006 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
Ras Al Khaimah-based RAK Airways, the United Arab Emirates� newest
carrier, and Sabre Airline Solutions, the global leader of software
and services for the airline industry from planning to execution,
today announced that RAK Airways will launch its service in the
first quarter of 2007 using the Sabre� Dispatch Manager dispatch
and flight planning system. The software helps produce and maintain
optimized flight plans for flights to and from destinations in the
Middle East and elsewhere. By selecting Dispatch Manager to provide
business-critical functionality, RAK Airways joins more than 200
carriers worldwide that rely on the long track record of Sabre
Airline Solutions for providing fully automated and integrated
flight operations solutions. �RAK Airways selected Dispatch Manager
because of the flexibility of the system and the potential for fuel
savings and increased payloads,� said Jack Romero, CEO of RAK
Airways. Dispatch Manager offers a sophisticated computerized tool
that enables the air carrier to save fuel and other operating costs
for each flight by optimizing the horizontal route definition, the
vertical profile and the aircraft speed. �As a start-up airline,
RAK Airways has to ensure that critical business areas will be
ready to go on the first day of operations,� said Murray Smyth,
Sabre Airline Solutions� senior vice-president, EMEA. �The market
in the Middle East is growing fast, particularly in the UAE, after
the successful launch of several regional carriers. The dynamics of
the region are key elements that will contribute to the success of
the Value Focused Carrier business model in the region, and our
solutions and services are perfectly suited to contribute to this
region with phenomenal growth.� About Sabre Airline Solutions Sabre
Airline Solutions, a Sabre Holdings company, is the world's largest
provider of products to help airlines market, sell, serve and
operate from planning to execution. More than 200 airlines use its
broad portfolio of decision-support tools to increase revenues and
improve operations, while more than 500 use its leading operational
technology. More than 100 airlines rely on Sabre Airline Solutions
for passenger management solutions, while a similar number have
turned to the company�s consulting group for strategic, commercial
and operational advice. Sabre Holdings (NYSE:TSG) connects people
with the world�s greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel
products and providing distribution and technology solutions for
the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is
available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com. Sabre Airline
Solutions, the Sabre Airline Solutions logo, SabreSonic, CargoMax,
AirFlite, AirMax, AirOps, AirServ, AirCrews and Sabre Travel
Network are trademarks and/or service marks of an affiliate of
Sabre Holdings Corp. All other trademarks, service marks and trade
names are the property of their respective owners. (C) 2006 Sabre
Inc. All rights reserved. About RAK Airways RAK Airways is the
fourth national airline of the United Arab Emirates, established in
February 2006 under an Emiri Decree proposed by H.H. Sheikh Saud
bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al
Khaimah. The objective of RAK Airways is to support the economic
development of the Emirate of Ras al Khaimah as it embarks upon an
ambitious expansion program. The developments include economic free
zones to attract businesses as well as residential, leisure and
tourism projects. RAK Airways will operate both charter and
scheduled services to meet the demand of the various markets that
the airline will serve. The airline will provide a high level of
service to passengers whether scheduled or charter, aligned with
the best service standards in the industry. This will open up the
possibility of co-operation with other world class airlines in
future to widen our passenger�s choice horizons further. The
services will be delivered in a cost effective manner, ensuring
that RAK Airways will provide value for money to our customers,
whether scheduled airline passengers or tour operators. For more
information please visit www.rakairways.com or contact Rima
Darmanda on rima.darmanda@rakairways.com. Ras Al Khaimah-based RAK
Airways, the United Arab Emirates' newest carrier, and Sabre
Airline Solutions, the global leader of software and services for
the airline industry from planning to execution, today announced
that RAK Airways will launch its service in the first quarter of
2007 using the Sabre(R) Dispatch Manager dispatch and flight
planning system. The software helps produce and maintain optimized
flight plans for flights to and from destinations in the Middle
East and elsewhere. By selecting Dispatch Manager to provide
business-critical functionality, RAK Airways joins more than 200
carriers worldwide that rely on the long track record of Sabre
Airline Solutions for providing fully automated and integrated
flight operations solutions. "RAK Airways selected Dispatch Manager
because of the flexibility of the system and the potential for fuel
savings and increased payloads," said Jack Romero, CEO of RAK
Airways. Dispatch Manager offers a sophisticated computerized tool
that enables the air carrier to save fuel and other operating costs
for each flight by optimizing the horizontal route definition, the
vertical profile and the aircraft speed. "As a start-up airline,
RAK Airways has to ensure that critical business areas will be
ready to go on the first day of operations," said Murray Smyth,
Sabre Airline Solutions' senior vice-president, EMEA. "The market
in the Middle East is growing fast, particularly in the UAE, after
the successful launch of several regional carriers. The dynamics of
the region are key elements that will contribute to the success of
the Value Focused Carrier business model in the region, and our
solutions and services are perfectly suited to contribute to this
region with phenomenal growth." About Sabre Airline Solutions Sabre
Airline Solutions, a Sabre Holdings company, is the world's largest
provider of products to help airlines market, sell, serve and
operate from planning to execution. More than 200 airlines use its
broad portfolio of decision-support tools to increase revenues and
improve operations, while more than 500 use its leading operational
technology. More than 100 airlines rely on Sabre Airline Solutions
for passenger management solutions, while a similar number have
turned to the company's consulting group for strategic, commercial
and operational advice. Sabre Holdings (NYSE:TSG) connects people
with the world's greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel
products and providing distribution and technology solutions for
the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is
available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com. Sabre Airline
Solutions, the Sabre Airline Solutions logo, SabreSonic, CargoMax,
AirFlite, AirMax, AirOps, AirServ, AirCrews and Sabre Travel
Network are trademarks and/or service marks of an affiliate of
Sabre Holdings Corp. All other trademarks, service marks and trade
names are the property of their respective owners. (C) 2006 Sabre
Inc. All rights reserved. About RAK Airways RAK Airways is the
fourth national airline of the United Arab Emirates, established in
February 2006 under an Emiri Decree proposed by H.H. Sheikh Saud
bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al
Khaimah. The objective of RAK Airways is to support the economic
development of the Emirate of Ras al Khaimah as it embarks upon an
ambitious expansion program. The developments include economic free
zones to attract businesses as well as residential, leisure and
tourism projects. RAK Airways will operate both charter and
scheduled services to meet the demand of the various markets that
the airline will serve. The airline will provide a high level of
service to passengers whether scheduled or charter, aligned with
the best service standards in the industry. This will open up the
possibility of co-operation with other world class airlines in
future to widen our passenger's choice horizons further. The
services will be delivered in a cost effective manner, ensuring
that RAK Airways will provide value for money to our customers,
whether scheduled airline passengers or tour operators. For more
information please visit www.rakairways.com or contact Rima
Darmanda on rima.darmanda@rakairways.com.
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