Vietnam Airlines Expands Global Network with Sabre’s Planning Technology

Vietnam Airlines has selected Network Planning and Optimisation technology from Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, as the airline sets its sights on global growth.

With ambitious plans for international expansion, Vietnam’s flag carrier has recently added routes to the US, Germany, India, Italy, and the Philippines, and is also exploring new destinations across Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and Asia.

“As we prepare to expand our global network, having the right technology to guide  smart, data- driven decisions is essential,” said Mr Nguyen  Quang Trung, Director of Corporate Planning and Development  at Vietnam Airlines. “Sabre’s Network Planning and Optimisation tools will help us pinpoint profitable routes, create optimised schedules, and stay agile in a dynamic environment – enabling us to deliver greater value for both our passengers and our business.”

Vietnam Airlines has chosen Sabre’s Fleet Manager to match capacity and aircraft type  with demand, Profit Manager to accurately forecast and maximise network  profitability, Network Manager to achieve hub optimisation and enhanced codeshare planning, and Schedule Manager to deliver revenue-driven schedules across its network. The airline also already distributes its fares and offers through Sabre’s global travel marketplace.

“We’re excited to support Vietnam Airlines to enable their ambitious growth  and operational success,” said Rakesh Narayanan, Vice President, Regional General Manager, Asia Pacific, Travel Solutions Airline Sales. “This new agreement underscores the strength of Sabre’s technology in addressing the increasingly complex challenges faced by the world’s top airlines when it comes to creating optimum plans. We look forward to helping Vietnam Airlines unlock further geographic and revenue growth.”