Air India Express becomes 100th airline to choose Sabre’s network planning software
Milestone underscores Sabre’s position as the leading provider of Network Planning & Optimization solutions for airlines of all sizes
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, has signed its 100th Network Planning & Optimization deal, with Air India Express becoming its milestone customer.
Air India Express, a Tata Enterprise and a subsidiary of Air India, will be using Schedule Manager and Slot Manager from Sabre’s Network Planning & Optimization suite to streamline flight schedules and optimize slot utilization to create plans that maximize revenue and passenger demand.
“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,” said Rakesh Narayanan, Vice President, Regional General Manager, Asia Pacific, Travel Solutions Airline Sales. “This milestone underscores the trust airlines like Air India Express place in Sabre’s ability to deliver technology that optimizes their operations, reduces complexity, and drives better decision-making.”
“We’re thrilled to be such a milestone customer for Sabre’s advanced network planning technology,” said Dr. Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India Express. “As we continue to rapidly grow our capacity, which is nearly 100 aircrafts 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.
Sabre’s Schedule Manager helps airlines create, modify, and publish optimal schedules based on market demand, operational constraints, and business goals, while Slot Manager allows carriers to seamlessly manage their slot requests and allocations. Together, these solutions will help Air India Express ensure they are flying the routes their passengers most want. The carrier currently flies 2800+ weekly departures across 200+ routes and 54 destinations, which include domestic, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
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