Sabre, a leading global travel technology company, has signed its 100th Network Planning & Optimisation deal, as Air India Express becoming its milestone customer.
In a press statement, the American company says that Air India Express, a Tata Enterprise and a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, will be using Schedule Manager and Slot Manager from Sabre’s Network Planning and Optimisation suite to streamline its flight schedules and optimise slot utilisation to create plans that maximise revenue and passenger demand.
Rakesh Narayanan
“A smart network planning strategy is vital for any airline no matter where they are in the world. But it is 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,” says Rakesh Narayanan, Vice President, Regional General Manager, Asia Pacific, Travel Solutions Airline Sales of Sabre.
“This milestone underscores the trust airlines like Air India Express place in Sabre’s ability to deliver technology that optimises their operations, reduces complexity, and drives better decision-making,” Narayanan adds.
Ankur Garg
“We are 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 aircrafts today, expand our footprint, and enhance our services, we are confident Sabre’s best-in-class solutions will play a crucial role in helping us to achieve our goals,” says Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India Express.
The statement adds that 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 airport slot requests and allocations. It adds that with the Sabre software, together, these solutions will help Air India Express ensure they are flying the routes their passengers most want. The carrier currently flies over 2800 weekly departures on more than 200 routes and 54 destinations, which include domestic, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
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