Travel technology firm Sabre Corporation has announced that the world’s largest carrier, American Airlines, has renewed and expanded a technology partnership, with the addition of SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS).

In a press statement, Sabre says that the partnership with American Airlines over the past decade has had an important impact on the SabreSonic PSS, ultimately influencing innovations and features that benefit the entire airline industry and travellers alike, including intelligent seat re-accommodation, new capabilities in inventory, and enhanced cabin functionality and rules.

Scott Laurence

“At American, our customers are at the centre of each decision we make. American is focused on leveraging solutions, like SabreSonic, that meet the needs of our customers and our team, and we’re pleased to extend our partnership with Sabre,” says Scott Laurence, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Retailing, American Airlines.

In addition to renewing the SabreSonic agreement, American has also extended its subscription with Sabre PRISM, a corporate travel contract management solution. The said agreements follow last year’s announcement of availability of American’s NDC offers through Sabre’s Global Distribution System (GDS), adds statement. 

Roshan Mendis

“American is a leader in the global airline space, and we are proud our solutions continue to meet and exceed its needs and expectations in the ever-evolving travel industry. American is one of our most valued customers. We look forward to this ongoing partnership and we are committed to supporting American’s commercial and technology strategies and efforts to put customers’ needs front and centre,” says Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer, Sabre Travel Solutions.

The statement adds that the two companies also resolved litigation in connection with a 2011 lawsuit initiated by US Airways, last week.