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RAK Airways Launches Ras Al Khaimah Service with Sabre Airline Solutions' Flight Planning System.


RAK Airways Turns to Sabre Airline Solutions Sabre Airline Solutions is a subsidiary of Sabre Holdings. The main product of Sabre Airline Solutions is the SabreSonic system. This provides departure control, reservations, and, inventory management.  for Optimized Flight Planning Capabilities

SOUTHLAKE, Texas and RAS (1) See network access server.

(2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server.
 AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.  -- Ras Al Khaimah-based RAK Airways, the United Arab EmirateseIU newest carrier, and Sabre Airline Solutions, the global leader of software and services for the airline industry from planning to execution, today announced that RAK Airways will launch its service in the first quarter of 2007 using the Sabre[?] Dispatch Manager dispatch and flight planning system.

The software helps produce and maintain optimized flight plans for flights to and from destinations in the Middle East and elsewhere. By selecting Dispatch Manager to provide business-critical functionality, RAK Airways joins more than 200 carriers worldwide that rely on the long track record of Sabre Airline Solutions for providing fully automated and integrated flight operations solutions.

"RAK Airways selected Dispatch Manager because of the flexibility of the system and the potential for fuel savings and increased payloads," said Jack Romero, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of RAK Airways.

Dispatch Manager offers a sophisticated computerized tool that enables the air carrier to save fuel and other operating costs for each flight by optimizing the horizontal route definition, the vertical profile and the aircraft speed.

"As a start-up airline, RAK Airways has to ensure that critical business areas will be ready to go on the first day of operations," said Murray Smyth, Sabre Airline SolutionseIU senior vice-president, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. .

"The market in the Middle East is growing fast, particularly in the UAE (Uninterruptible Application Error) The name given to a crash in Windows 3.0. In subsequent versions of Windows, a crash was called a "General Protection Fault," "Application Error" or "Illegal Operation." See crash in Windows and abend. , after the successful launch of several regional carriers. The dynamics of the region are key elements that will contribute to the success of the Value Focused Carrier business model in the region, and our solutions and services are perfectly suited to contribute to this region with phenomenal growth."

About Sabre Airline Solutions

Sabre Airline Solutions, a Sabre Holdings company, is the world's largest provider of products to help airlines market, sell, serve and operate from planning to execution.

More than 200 airlines use its broad portfolio of decision-support tools to increase revenues and improve operations, while more than 500 use its leading operational technology. More than 100 airlines rely on Sabre Airline Solutions for passenger management solutions, while a similar number have turned to the companyeIUs consulting group for strategic, commercial and operational advice.

Sabre Holdings (NYSE NYSE

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) connects people with the worldeIUs greatest travel possibilities by 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, SabreSonic, CargoMax, AirFlite, AirMax, AirOps, AirServ, AirCrews and Sabre Travel Network Sabre Travel Network (STN) is the line of technology developed by Sabre Inc. that services travel agencies directly. Sabre Travel Network began when the Sabre Computer reservations system was installed in Briarcliff Manor, New York in 1960.  are trademarks and/or service marks of an affiliate of Sabre Holdings Corp. All other trademarks, service marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. (C) 2006 Sabre Inc. All rights reserved.

About RAK Airways

RAK Airways is the fourth national airline of the United Arab Emirates, established in February 2006 under an Emiri Decree proposed by H.H. Sheikh sheikh
 or shaykh

Among Arabic-speaking tribes, especially Bedouin, the male head of the family, as well as of each successively larger social unit making up the tribal structure. The sheikh is generally assisted by an informal tribal council of male elders.
 Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr al Qasimi is the crown prince of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, holding this position since June of 2003. , Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

The objective of RAK Airways is to support the economic development of the Emirate e·mir·ate  
n.
1. The office of an emir.

2. The nation or territory ruled by an emir.

Noun 1. emirate - the domain controlled by an emir
 of Ras al Khaimah as it embarks upon an ambitious expansion program. The developments include economic free zones to attract businesses as well as residential, leisure and tourism projects.

RAK Airways will operate both charter and scheduled services to meet the demand of the various markets that the airline will serve. The airline will provide a high level of service to passengers whether scheduled or charter, aligned with the best service standards in the industry. This will open up the possibility of co-operation with other world class airlines in future to widen our passengereIUs choice horizons further.

The services will be delivered in a cost effective manner, ensuring that RAK Airways will provide value for money to our customers, whether scheduled airline passengers or tour operators. For more information please visit www.rakairways.com or contact Rima Darmanda on rima.darmanda@rakairways.com.
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