Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd. (MTT), a major mobile apps, mobile web and mobile technology products provider for airlines, has reached a strategic partnership agreement with Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, to develop its mobile apps for iPhone and Android as well as mobile web offerings. This contract is the latest in a long line of airline wins for MTT.

As one of the largest carriers in the Middle East and member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Saudia operates more than 500 domestic and international flights daily to over 90 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.

Saudia has decided to migrate its mobile services to MTT in order to better meet the demands and expectations of its increasingly mobile-centric customers. By leveraging its sophisticated product suite and extensive expertise in the airline industry, MTT will deliver 5-star mobile apps with great user experience and increased mobile engagement over time.

The apps will be rolled out in multiple phases, using agile development approach, to ensure quality and fast time to market.

“New mobile apps are a strategic direction for Saudia to improve our services, expand customer reach and augment Saudia’s sales and service channels via mobile both to meet customer expectations and business goals“ says Muhammad Albakri, CFO & CIO of Saudia. “We have chosen to partner with MTT to enable us to bring a different approach to mobile and we believe that MTT will deliver on our mobile aspirations.”

Gerry Samuels, CEO of MTT, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Saudia as a highly valued customer. This contract is a significant endorsement of MTT’s expertise and innovative mobile travel products, which enable airlines to meet the demands of today’s and tomorrow’s always connected traveler.”