TripCase joins Apple Watch bandwagon

TripCase joins Apple Watch bandwagon

Sabre Corporation has announced that it is bringing its TripCase app to the Apple Watch party.

The Apple Watch is set to be released on Friday, and according to eTN, Sabre will bring with it its newest version of its travel management app to allow travellers to access their most relevant, time sensitive trip info just by glancing at their wrist.

“Sabre is a global leader in developing travel services across the emerging spectrum of wearable technology, preparing for the dramatic impact wearables will have on the way consumers shop for and experience travel,” Sabre’s president and CEO Tom Klein said, according to eTN.

“Now with TripCase on the Apple Watch, travel suppliers and buyers can rely on Sabre to help them serve travellers through this new device.”

In addition to real-time flight alerts, travellers can access flight and hotel details from the Apple Watch, including flight status and gate number as well as hotel address, phone number and confirmation code.

With a quick tap of a button, TripCase users can save great restaurants, shops or activities they find along their journey, as well as view maps and find directions for each activity in the trip.

“TripCase is a perfect fit for the Apple Watch because of the time sensitive and glanceable information we provide,” TripCase’s senior VP John Samuel said to eTN.

“Millions of travellers rely on TripCase every day for real-time, accurate updates to their trips. Now with the Apple Watch, we can make travel even easier as travellers receive these messages on their wrist.”

With TripCase finding that 70% of air travel experienced a flight change within 72 hours of departure, the addition of the app to Apple Watch is set to make life easier for travellers.

“This analysis underscores the importance of the real-time updates that TripCase provides and shows how wearable technology will take the concept of real-time traveller interactions to another level,” Samuel added.

“The integration of travel services with wearable technology will drive more relevant and frequent touch points with the traveller and TripCase is leading the way.”

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