SOUTHLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2004--
ATA Joins a Growing Number of Low-Cost Carriers Using the Sabre
Streamline Resource Management Suite to Efficiently and
Cost-Effectively Manage Resources
ATA Airlines, the 10th largest U.S.-based airline, recently selected the Sabre Streamline Resource Management Suite from Sabre Airline Solutions, the industry leader in airline operations technology, to increase its operational efficiency by optimally planning and allocating employee resources.
ATA will utilize the following modules of the Streamline suite: the Sabre StaffPlan staff forecasting and planning system, Sabre StaffAdmin employee tracking and assignment system, and the Sabre StaffManager automated staff allocation system.
“We wanted a complete resource management system that could help us plan and manage employee resources,” said Doug Yakola, vice president of station operations for ATA. “The solution had to be flexible and adaptable not only to address our current needs, but also our future business goals. Our primary goal was to find a partner that had the experience and ability to tailor a product for our needs, yet still meet our absolute requirement to do so in the most cost efficient way possible. After an intensive evaluation, the Streamline suite was proven to offer the solution that best fits our needs.”
The Streamline suite represents a comprehensive solution for staff resource management. The suite helps airlines continue to grow while maintaining cost leadership through operational efficiency, integrated systems, and optimal resource planning and allocation. The Streamline suite helps airlines automate staffing processes so that airline personnel can focus on making faster, more accurate decisions rather than spending time processing data.
Currently, more than 35 customers around the world — including the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, bmi and Cathay Pacific Airways — utilize tools from the Streamline suite. In the last six months, low-cost carriers such as Frontier Airlines and WestJet have selected modules of the Streamline suite to help automate their resource allocation process.
“The necessity to improve operational efficiencies as they relate to resource planning is increasingly evident as the LCCs continue to grow their business,” said Steve Clampett, president of Airline Products and Services for Sabre Airline Solutions. “Growth can bring new challenges, and the LCCs are seeking proven, integrated technology like the Streamline suite to continue to drive improved resource utilization to maintain their cost advantage without introducing complexity.”
The Streamline suite has proven return on investment for existing customers, which include:
-- The StaffPlan system: reduces staffing requirements by up to
25 percent through improved shift schedules and improves staff
utilization by up to seven percent through increased
cross-utilization.
-- The StaffAdmin system: provides improvements of up to five
percent in staff utilization through improved rostering and
improves administrative staff productivity by up to 20
percent.
-- The StaffManager system: reduces flight delay costs by up to
five percent and improves utilization of staff and resources
by up to 25 percent.
“The need for carriers to incorporate technology to help them work smarter and faster in an extremely competitive environment will only continue,” Clampett said. “The Streamline suite has proven its value to help companies focus resources on the tasks that matter most and bring the best value to their traveling customers.”
About ATA Airlines
Now celebrating its 31st year of operation, ATA is the nation’s 10th largest passenger carrier (based on revenue passenger miles) and is one of the nation’s largest low fare carriers. ATA has one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets among the major carriers, featuring the new Boeing 737-800 and 757-300 aircraft. The airline operates significant scheduled service from Chicago-Midway, Hawaii, Indianapolis, New York and San Francisco to more than 40 business and vacation destinations. Stock of the company’s parent company, ATA Holdings Corp., is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the symbol “ATAH.” For more information about the company, visit the Web site at http://www.ata.com.
About Sabre Airline Solutions
Sabre Airline Solutions, a Sabre Holdings company, is the world’s largest provider of software products; reservations, departure control systems and other passenger management systems; and consulting services that help airlines simplify operations and lower costs. Sabre Airline Solutions’ proven leadership is demonstrated by the growing number of airlines that leverage the technology and services: More than 200 airlines worldwide use Sabre Airline Solutions’ broad portfolio of smart solutions for decision-support tools to increase revenues and improve operations. More than 100 airlines worldwide rely on Sabre Airline Solutions for passenger management solutions, with 15 new carriers added and nine carrier renewals for SabreSonic Res advanced reservations in 2003. In the first half of 2004, six new carriers signed up the new generation passenger solution, and another three carriers renewed contracts. In addition, more than 100 clients worldwide have turned to Sabre Airline Solutions consulting group for strategic, commercial and operational consulting. More than 500 contracts worldwide were signed in 2003 within Sabre Airline Solutions and nearly 400 have been signed in the first half of 2004.
Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE:TSG) is a world leader in travel commerce, retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at http://www.sabre-holdings.com/.
Sabre Airline Solutions, the Sabre Airline Solutions logo, Sabre Streamline Resource Management Suite, Sabre StaffPlan, Sabre StaffAdmin, Sabre StaffManager and SabreSonic are trademarks and/or service marks of an affiliate of Sabre Holdings Corporation. All other trademarks, service marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. (C) 2004 Sabre Inc. All rights reserved.
CONTACT: Sabre Airline Solutions, Southlake
Kathryn Hayden, 682-605-2252
kathryn.hayden@sabre-holdings.com
SOURCE: Sabre Airline Solutions
