Sabre Corporation Celebrates Milestone with Air India Express Partnership

In a significant development for both Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) and the global aviation industry, Air India Express has become the 100th airline to adopt Sabre's Network Planning & Optimization software. This milestone highlights Sabre's position as a leading global travel technology provider, further solidifying its reputation in the rapidly evolving aviation landscape.

Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India and part of the Tata Group, will implement Sabre's Schedule Manager and Slot Manager to optimize its flight schedules and slot utilization. This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency, allowing the airline to better meet passenger demand and maximize revenue.

Rakesh Narayanan, Vice President and Regional General Manager for Asia Pacific at Sabre's Travel Solutions Airline Sales, emphasized the importance of a robust network planning strategy in the current aviation climate. "A smart network planning strategy is vital for any airline no matter where they are in the world. But it's especially critical in India right now where record plane orders, new carriers, new airports, and huge infrastructure investments are changing the shape of the aviation landscape," he stated.

Dr. Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India Express, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We're thrilled to be such a milestone customer for Sabre's advanced network planning technology. As we continue to rapidly grow our capacity, which is nearly 100 aircraft today, expand our footprint, and enhance our services, we're confident Sabre's best-in-class solutions will play a crucial role in helping us to achieve our goals."

Currently, Air India Express operates over 2,800 weekly departures across more than 200 routes and 54 destinations, including domestic locations as well as destinations in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The airline is poised for further growth, thanks to the strategic implementation of Sabre's technology.

Sabre's Schedule Manager enables airlines to create, modify, and publish optimal flight schedules, taking into account market demand, operational constraints, and business objectives. Meanwhile, the Slot Manager facilitates the smooth management of slot requests and allocations, ensuring that airlines can effectively respond to passenger preferences.

Together, these solutions are designed to empower Air India Express to better serve its customers by ensuring they are flying on routes that are in highest demand, ultimately driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Sabre Corporation is a prominent technology company that addresses significant opportunities and complex challenges in the travel industry. With a headquarters in Southlake, Texas, and a workforce spread across the globe, Sabre serves customers in over 160 countries, providing them with the tools needed to retail, distribute, and fulfill travel worldwide.

Air India Express operates over 400 daily flights, connecting 37 domestic and 16 international airports with a fleet of 94 aircraft, consisting of 62 Boeing 737s and 32 Airbus A320s. The airline focuses on enhancing the travel experience with personalized services, including its 'Gourmair' hot meals, comfortable seating, and an award-winning digital experience on its mobile app and website.

As Sabre and Air India Express embark on this partnership, the aviation industry watches closely for the innovations that will emerge from this collaboration, setting new standards for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in the skies.