US Airways Plans Computer Deal With Sabre

US Airways Group Inc. tentatively agreed to turn over most of its internal computer systems to Sabre Group Holdings Inc. in what the companies called a “multibillion-dollar” agreement that would span at least a decade. US Airways said a final agreement could be reached in 90 days. Within two years, Sabre would manage all of US Airways’ computerized airport check-in, aircraft and crew scheduling and electronic ticketing systems. Sabre, a unit of Fort Worth-based AMR Corp., owns the nation’s largest travel reservations network, used by thousands of agents to reserve airline tickets, rental cars and hotel rooms. Arlington, Va.-based US Airways said its deal with Sabre would be limited to its internal computer systems. US Airways would continue to use the Apollo reservations system owned by Galileo International, a Sabre competitor. US Airways owns 7% of Rosemont, Ill.-based Galileo. US Airways shares fell 50 cents to close at $33.81. Sabre shares rose 50 cents to close at $30.25. Galileo rose 38 cents to close at $26.88. All trade on the NYSE.