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How airlines can scratch the traveling itch and recoup revenues
Opinion / Technology
How airlines can scratch the traveling itch and recoup revenues
By Mike Slone - PROS | November 11, 2021
Airlines are feeling empowered to recoup the revenues that they lost during the pandemic. But challenges remain and a major shift in the way airlines leverage technology is required. Read More
Airline ancillary revenue expected to top $65.8B in 2021
News / Distribution
Airline ancillary revenue expected to top $65.8B in 2021
By Jill Menze | November 9, 2021
According to a report from CarTrawler, 2021 passenger traffic gains and consumer support for à la carte services could lead to a 13% increase over 2020. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for aviation executives
News / Distribution
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for aviation executives
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on airline retailing and distribution, features Cory Garner (T2RL), Vajid Jafri (Onriva), Traci Mercer (Sabre) and Alex Zoghlin (ATPCO). Read More
The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero
News / Technology
The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2021
The accommodations industry is responsible for 10% of the total tourism sector's annual emissions. Read More
Post-lockdown - new revenue streams for travel through digital services
From Our Partners / Technology
Post-lockdown - new revenue streams for travel through digital services
By Marisa Garcia | November 8, 2021
Travel brands must identify and adopt the best practices of online retailers and service apps which have been keeping their would-be customers satisfied and connected during this period of social... Read More
VIDEO: How transformation is vital for a new travel industry
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: How transformation is vital for a new travel industry
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2021
Change is a constant, but the COVID-19 pandemic has given many companies a pause for thought as to how far they want to go in their transformation to be smarter brands. Read More
Amadeus revenues up 77%, secures first profit since onset of pandemic
News / Distribution
Amadeus revenues up 77%, secures first profit since onset of pandemic
By Kevin May | November 5, 2021
The revenue boost year-over-year masks what is still a 47% lag behind revenues achieved in the corresponding quarter in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
American Airlines fails to stop Sabre from using new display
News / Distribution
American Airlines fails to stop Sabre from using new display
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | November 4, 2021
The airline sued Sabre in June, contending that its New Airline Storefront, which the GDS developed with Delta, biases search results toward Delta in violation of Sabre's contract with American.  Read More
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News / Online
Amazon to offer travel in India via MakeMyTrip
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2021
The deal is part of Amazon Pay’s bid to add value by offering more services to consumers in the country. Read More
Sabre third-quarter revenues more than double, losses drop significantly
News / Distribution
Sabre third-quarter revenues more than double, losses drop significantly
By Kevin May | November 2, 2021
The company says it will narrow its product portfolio and intensify focus on the core customer revenue-generating retailing, distribution and fulfillment units. Read More
VIDEO: Growth trends and challenges for travel startups
News / Startups
VIDEO: Growth trends and challenges for travel startups
By PhocusWire | November 2, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Trippers CEO Charlotte Franzellin explains why the travel planning app launched amid the pandemic and the challenges of entering the travel tech space. Read More
Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior
News / Online
Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021
A report coinciding with the COP26 Summit found consumers often can't find or didn't realize sustainable travel options are available. Read More
Airline leaders debate NDC, digitalization, sustainability
News / Technology
Airline leaders debate NDC, digitalization, sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells | November 1, 2021
Panelists at an IATA event in Madrid included leaders from IATA, Lufthansa and Iberia. Read More
REPORT: Harness the power of the latest cache technology
From Our Partners / Technology
REPORT: Harness the power of the latest cache technology
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2021
There is pressure on the systems that work to ensure buyers and sellers are able to complete their shopping and booking experience efficiently and accurately. It's time for a new form of cache. Read More
Sabre offloads AirCentre airline operations to CAE for $392M
News / Technology
Sabre offloads AirCentre airline operations to CAE for $392M
By Jill Menze | October 29, 2021
The $392.5 million agreement includes the Sabre AirCentre product portfolio, related technology and intellectual property as well as a transfer of AirCentre’s 500-person workforce to CAE. Read More
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