Riyadh Air, the flagship carrier of Saudi Arabia, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation, a leading travel technology company based in the United States. This collaboration aims to leverage Sabre's cutting-edge solutions to optimize flight operations and drive revenue growth as Riyadh Air prepares for its inaugural flight in 2025.
1. Comprehensive Solutions Selection: Riyadh Air has selected a suite of Sabre Corporation's services to streamline its operations and maximize revenue potential. These include Schedule Manager, Slot Manager, Profit Manager, and Market Intelligence.
2. Schedule Manager: This solution facilitates the entire development process, from planning to distribution, enabling Riyadh Air to increase its revenue streams effectively.
3. Slot Manager: Automating the slot process and efficiently managing critical slot portfolios will enhance asset utilization and operational efficiency for Riyadh Air.
4. Profit Manager: By accurately forecasting demand and profitability, Riyadh Air anticipates up to a 2% increase in revenues. This tool will empower the airline to design profitable network plans and optimize its hub structure.
5. Market Intelligence: Riyadh Air will utilize Sabre's Market Intelligence suite to identify new revenue opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.
6. Enhanced Decision-making: Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer of Riyadh Air, emphasizes that Sabre's technology will provide invaluable insights for informed decision-making, leading to greater revenue returns and an enhanced passenger experience.
7. Integration and Global Assistance: Sabre's solutions seamlessly integrate with third-party systems and have a proven track record globally, helping airlines achieve incremental operating margins and increased productivity while maintaining feasible schedules.
8. Competitive Advantage: The partnership with Sabre will enable Riyadh Air to respond swiftly to competitor changes, identify emerging market opportunities, and optimize flight schedules for incremental revenue gains.
