First Saudi national carrier to offer full booking services via mobile
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2012--
nasair, the first low-fare airline in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is
making it simpler for customers to manage their travel plans on the go
with the launch of a mobile-optimized website designed and hosted by NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the leading provider of self-service
travel solutions.
nasair flyers can now access www.flynas.com
to reserve and purchase tickets, update reservation details and inquire
about flight schedules. Future plans include mobile check-in and the
text delivery of mobile boarding passes through SMS, as well as web apps
for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android mobile devices.
According to Frost & Sullivan, Saudi Arabia is one of the largest mobile
markets in the Gulf region, with 51.6 million mobile subscribers and
penetration of 186 percent.
“Delivering greater convenience to our valued customers is among our
highest priorities,” said Abdullah Al-Ghanim, Chief of Information
Technology at nasair's holding company, NAS Holding. “Extending mobile
access to nasair supports that commitment by allowing our travelers to
more easily connect with us anytime, anywhere.”
nasair selected NCR for its global expertise in designing, delivering
and supporting multi-channel self-service travel solutions.
“As the demand for global travel steadily grows, so does the challenge
of delivering the seamless control and convenience consumers expect
throughout their journey,” said Tyler Craig, Vice President and General
Manager, NCR Travel. “NCR is committed to helping nasair and other
leading carriers worldwide employ self-service to deliver an exceptional
passenger experience.”
NCR is the leader in mobile check-in, issuing more than 1.6 million
mobile boarding passes per month, as well as the industry leader in
Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) airline kiosks.
About nasair
Launched as the first low fare airline in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in
2007, nasair has grown rapidly with daily flights to popular
destinations throughout the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
The 15 aircraft Airbus and Embraer fleet carries passengers in complete
comfort on over 500 flights a week to 30 destinations within and outside
Saudi Arabia.
About NCR Corporation
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the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s
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