Vistara has signed a deal with Sabre that will
allow the airline to optimize its partnerships with other carriers
while enhancing its scheduling capabilities using components of
the Sabre Commercial Platform.
The full-service carrier, which operates on
domestic India routes as well as international flights to
Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Colombo and Kathmandu, has adopted
Sabre Codeshare Manager and partner solution Sabre Schedule
Manager.
“Vistara has achieved significant growth in recent
years, and we want to build on this success by continually
expanding our fleet, boosting passenger numbers, growing our
network and commencing long haul international flights. To do all
of this, it is essential that we partner with industry leaders who
can aid in our growth,” said Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial
Officer of Vistara. “Sabre’s scheduling suite will equip Vistara
with the insight required to deploy optimized schedules while
working with our code-share airline partners. We’re thrilled to be
working with Sabre as we enter a phase of transition to become a
mid-sized global airline.”
Under the new agreement, Sabre solutions will help Vistara:
- deliver schedules
in a rapidly changing market environment while minimizing
schedule duplication and enhancing productivity;
- better manage partnerships with other airlines
by synchronizing and automating marketing and flight information;
and
- proactively evaluate codeshare flight connection
opportunities, helping Vistara to grow revenue alongside its
geographic footprint.
Vistara already has an existing GDS
agreement with
Sabre.
“Vistara has solid and exciting plans for rapid
growth. As it strengthens and enters into partnerships with other
airlines, it needs a strong technology partner to drive these
ambitions forward. We are thrilled to be working with Vistara,
which selected Sabre after a thorough evaluation of the relevant
market solutions,” said
Rakesh Narayanan, vice president and
regional general manager, South Asia and Pacific airline sales,
Sabre Travel Solutions. “Sabre’s scheduling and codeshare
solutions are designed to help airlines increase operating
profitability and productivity, and we look forward to supporting
Vistara in its impressive growth trajectory targets.”
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