Riyadh Air Moves Towards First Flight in 2025 with Sabre Travel Technology
Riyadh Air, the newest national airline of Saudi Arabia, recently announced a collaboration with Sabre Corporation, a leading software and travel technology provider.
Expected to launch operations in 2025, Riyadh Air will aim to achieve Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision to put Riyadh on the global map as a destination.
The partnership with Sabre underscores Riyadh Air’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and driving incremental revenue gains through the travel technology provider’s end-to-end Network Planning and Optimization solutions.
Sabre Network Planning and Optimization solutions empower collaborative and intelligent decision-making, ensuring airlines can optimally design their networks, accurately forecast demand, and profitably schedule and allocate available capacity.
“We have carefully selected a stable of world class technical suppliers to power Riyadh Air towards its maiden flight in 2025, and this collaboration is a key milestone in our journey to achieve operational excellence and scale our business efficiently,” said Riyadh Air Chief Commercial Officer Vincent Coste,
Under the deal, Riyadh Air has chosen Sabre’s comprehensive suite of solutions, including Sabre Schedule Manager, Sabre Slot Manager, Sabre Profit Manager, and Sabre Market Intelligence – Global Demand Data (GDD) to achieve its strategic goals and drive its vision.
“Sabre’s technology provides a new level of insight that will enable Riyadh Air to make informed network planning and commercial decisions, ensuring greater revenue returns, allowing us to invest more in enhancing the overall passenger experience,” Coste said.
According to a company announcement, the alliance between Riyadh Air and Sabre signifies a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for sustainable growth, improved efficiency, and enhanced profitability.
“Sabre has a strong reputation for driving results through our innovative solutions that enable airlines to respond swiftly to competitor changes, identify new market opportunities, and optimize flight times for incremental revenue gains,” said Garry Wiseman, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Sabre Travel Solutions.
For over two decades, Sabre’s Network Planning and Optimization solutions has been innovating and transforming commercial planning, with more than 90 global customers, including prominent airlines around the world. The suite addresses the end-to-end planning and scheduling lifecycle, supporting airlines of all types and sizes.