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Aeromexico announces move to Sabre technology platform
Aeroméxico, Mexico’s largest transcontinental airline, has announced that it will migrate its reservations and airport check in systems to its new Sabre technological platform between 9 a.m. and 12 midnight Mexico City time this coming Sunday, May 22nd.
Vision Airlines signs up with Sabre
Vision Airlines has signed a deal with Sabre to offers its fares, flights and schedule through its global distribution system. Based on the south-east United States, Vision flies predominately out of Northwest Florida Regional Airport.
US Airways to take on Sabre
US Airways has confirmed it will sue Sabre Holdings, arguing the operator of reservations systems shuts out competition to protect monopoly pricing power. The airline is the latest to tackle the global airline distribution system, stating the fees paid to third party distributors are too high.
Travelclick and Sabre renew long-term agreement
Travelclick and Sabre announced today the renewal and strengthening of an agreement whereby Travelclick will serve as a reseller of Sabre travel agent media to hoteliers worldwide.
Sabre reshuffles top brass
Sabre Holdings has appointed Hugh Jones, current president and chief executive officer of Travelocity, to president of Sabre Airline Solutions. Jones will be replaced by Carl Sparks, current president of Gilt Groupe and a former online travel executive, who will assume the role of Travelocity president and chief executive.
China Eastern lauds new technology for greater efficiency
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s largest airlines, has reported greater efficiency after automating its fleet planning and scheduling processes with the industry’s leading, flexible technology from Sabre Airline Solutions.
President Obama taps Sabre chief for MAB
President Obama has appointed Sabre Holdings chief executive Sam Gilliland to a board of private sector executives that will advise the Management Council on best business practices related to productivity, the application of technology and customer service.
Regent Hotels sign on to Sabre
Regent Hotels have selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions to help revitalise the hotels’ brand using Sabre’s marketing and distribution solutions.
Sabre, Deutsche Bahn expand partnership
Sabre Travel Network and transport provider Deutsche Bahn are expanding their existing partnership to other European and international markets including Italy, UK, Brazil and Thailand.
Sabre employees donate more than $1.3 Million through Give Together Campaign
As part of Sabres 10th annual Give Together Campaign, employees from around the world worked to raise more than $835,000 for more than 750 charities that they care most about.
Sabre’s Solution to drive preferred airline sales delivers significant savings and benefits
Sabre Travel Network, the leading provider of high performance solutions for the travel industry, today revealed strong customer feedback for its Contract Optimisation Services, launched last year.
Sabre President tapped by U.S. Commerce Secretary to Encourage Tourism to the United States
Tom Klein, President of Sabre Holdings, one of the world’s largest travel technology companies, has been appointed to the Corporation for Travel Promotion (CTP) Board of Directors by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.