Kingfisher Airlines has engaged Sabre Airline Solutions, a global player of software and services for the airline industry, to provide a full suite of more than 20 enterprise applications to enhance its guest processing functions.

With the implementation of Sabre Airline Solutions' passenger reservations and departure control systems, the SabreSonic Passenger Solutions, Kingfisher Airlines will be able to manage its reservations, pricing, ticketing and reporting efficiently. Kingfisher Airlines is also among the first in India to offer the latest range of check-in options for its guests, including "Web check-in" facilities and "Roving agents".

"We are a full-service, new world carrier, and we need the depth and width of application solutions that Sabre Airline Solutions can provide as quickly as possible. We are also tapping into Sabre Airline Solutions' airline consulting expertise to ensure we are adopting airline management best practices," said Dr Vijay Mallya, chairman & CEO, Kingfisher Airlines.

Kingfisher Airlines is also leveraging other technology from Sabre Airline Solutions to help analyse the market and determine the best approaches to maximise revenue, including Sabre AirMax Revenue Manager, the Quasar passenger revenue accounting system and the Sabre Loyalty Suite. To optimise operations, Kingfisher Airlines is also leveraging the Sabre AirOps Flight Operations Suite and the Sabre Rocade Crew Management System.