Sabre lands bigger role with Bahrain airline

Sabre Corp., which has provided technology solutions to Gulf Air for two decades, recently signed an agreement with the airline to not only continue its services but also to expand them.

"It is clearly evident that Gulf Air is enjoying much greater success and has a clear path for continued growth over the coming years," Dino Gelmetti, vice president of Airline Solutions at Sabre, said. "Sabre is proud to have played an integral role in its turn-around strategy by providing robust, reliable and flexible technology that forms an essential foundation for streamlining its operations, reducing costs and increasing revenue."

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has asked Sabre to increase its technological oversight in reservations, departure controls and any aspect that affects fliers directly, such as re-accommodation, mobile concierge services and ancillary inventory software.

"We continue to invest in and focus on enhancing the passenger experience, and are doing so via a multifaceted approach that includes cutting-edge technology solutions to make the entire travel experience more convenient and comfortable for Gulf Air passengers," Ahmed Janahi, chief commercial officer of Gulf Air, said.