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Sabre Airline Solutions Powers Air Andaman's Regional Growth Strategy with SabreSonic

Strategic Insights

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Air Andaman, a Thai-based carrier, has selected Sabre Airline Solutions' SabreSonic passenger solution to fuel its regional growth strategy. The SabreSonic solution will run Air Andaman's reservations management, inventory, ticketing, and departure control functions, enabling the airline to adapt quickly as its business model evolves. With the implementation deadline set for July 30, 2004, Sabre Airline Solutions is committed to helping Air Andaman go to market rapidly. The six-year contract includes a bundled package of SabreSonic Res, SabreSonic Check-In, SabreSonic Web, SabreSonic Ticket, Sabre Air Ops Load Manager Interface to SabreSonic, and the Qik-Schedule schedule change system.

Key Takeaways:

  • Air Andaman has selected Sabre Airline Solutions' SabreSonic passenger solution to power its regional growth strategy, with the implementation deadline set for July 30, 2004.
  • The SabreSonic solution will run Air Andaman's reservations management, inventory, ticketing, and departure control functions, providing flexibility and scalability for the airline's operations.
  • The Sabre Airline Solutions contract includes a six-year term, with a bundled package of SabreSonic Res, SabreSonic Check-In, SabreSonic Web, SabreSonic Ticket, and other solutions.
  • Air Andaman has adopted a multichannel distribution policy, making its inventory available to travel agents exclusively through Abacus International Global Distribution System (GDS).
  • Sabre Airline Solutions offers its technology solutions at a price point that's based on a passenger boarded basis, which is particularly critical for emerging players like Air Andaman.
  • According to Sabre Airline Solutions, airlines using their passenger management solutions achieve bankable results of up to 40% in cost savings.
  • Air Andaman plans to re-launch its operations with dedicated flights from Bangkok to India, Singapore, and China mainland in April 2004, with significant passenger volumes expected due to interline and codeshare partnerships.
  • Sabre Airline Solutions will host Air Andaman's reservations and departure control on the SabreSonic solution, eliminating the need for the carrier to develop, host, and maintain its own systems.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 airlines worldwide use Sabre Airline Solutions' passenger management solutions.
  • More than 100 airlines worldwide rely on Sabre Airline Solutions for passenger management solutions, with 15 new carriers added and nine carrier renewals for SabreSonic Res advanced reservations in 2003.
  • In 2003, Sabre Airline Solutions signed over 500 contracts worldwide.
  • Sabre Airline Solutions' Asia Pacific region signed 70 system contracts with airlines in 2003.
  • Sabre Airline Solutions achieved market share gains in 2003 across all areas, including airline software applications, airline reservations, and airline consulting engagements.

Sources:

  • "Sabre Airline Solutions Signs Agreement with Air Andaman to Provide SabreSonic Passenger Solution" (PRNewswire, April 8, 2004)
  • Sabre Airline Solutions - Asia/Pacific (APAC) overview
  • Sabre Holdings Corporation website: http://www.sabre-holdings.com/
  • About Sabre Airline Solutions
  • About Sabre Airline Solutions - Asia/Pacific (APAC)
  • Sabre Airline Solutions contact information: Kathryn Hayden, +1-682-605-2252, or kathryn.hayden@sabre-holdings.com, or Hans Belle, +61-2-8923-5234

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