Sabre reports Q1 revenue, air bookings gains

Sabre reported Q1 2026 revenue of $760 million, up 8% YoY; adjusted EBITDA rose 21% to $159 million. Air distribution bookings increased 6%. The company renamed its business units to marketplace and airline technology. Marketplace revenue grew 9% to $618 million, with bookings of 101 million, up 5%. Airline technology revenue increased 7% to $142 million. CEO Kurt Ekert expects air bookings recovery through summer and fall if the Middle East conflict subsides in Q2. AI developments include partnerships with Mindtrip and PayPal.