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Southwest Airlines adds content to two GDSs
News / Distribution
Southwest Airlines adds content to two GDSs
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | August 7, 2019
Southwest Airlines at long last will provide content and full booking capabilities in global distribution systems via agreements with Travelport and Amadeus. Read More
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News / Startups
Airport app FLIO - a tale of four phases, investor impatience and a sale
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2019
Founder Stephen Uhrenbacher describes the various phases FLIO went through to try and make it in the airport world - but his investors were not aligned. Read More
TripActions new consultant-led services
News / Online
TripActions takes on legacy TMCs with new consultancy services
By Mitra Sorrells | August 4, 2019
TripActions is expanding its suite of enterprise solutions with the launch of TripActions Consulting. Read More
Sabre revenues up across the business despite challenges in Europe
News / Distribution
Sabre revenues up across the business despite challenges in Europe
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2019
The company has reported revenue gains across its three main divisions for the second quarter of 2019. Read More
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News / Technology
EasyJet uses Traxo to help businesses capture travel spend
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2019
A partnership between easyJet and Traxo will help companies keep track of business travelers and their spend. Read More
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News / Technology
Uber and Lyft are dominating business travel expense claims
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2019
The suppliers that top business travel expense claims include Uber, Starbucks and Lyft according to Certify. Read More
Amadeus reports double-digit revenue growth for the first half of 2019
News / Distribution
Amadeus reports double-digit revenue growth for the first half of 2019
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2019
The Spain-based company puts growth in the IT Solutions and Distribution arms of the business down to an “expanding customer base.” Read More
NDC Check, part 2: Next-gen airline distribution could be ready to fly
Opinion / Distribution
NDC Check, part 2: Next-gen airline distribution could be ready to fly
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 31, 2019
Transformation, Proven ROI and Push-and-pull are the three drivers that are fully interrelated and need to be addressed simultaneously by airlines. Read More
amazon flights india
News / Online
Research Spotlight: What’s the significance of Amazon’s flight launch in India?
By Jill Menze | July 31, 2019
In May, Amazon made its much-anticipated move back into travel by launching a flight booking service in India. But why India? And what are its OTA ambitions? Read More
British Airways future of air travel report
News / Technology
Air travel of the future – personalized, immersive and both super-fast and super-slow
By Mitra Sorrells | July 31, 2019
British Airways is exploring predictions for the air travel experience 20, 40, 60 and even 100 years in the future. Read More
makemytrip-q1-2020
News / Online
MakeMyTrip narrows operating losses after growth across air, hotels and bus divisions
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2019
Group chairman and chief executive Deep Kalra hailed “strong business growth” in the “peak travel quarter” despite softer domestic demand. Read More
India part 4 Ebix CEO q and a
News / Online
India, part 4: Ebix CEO Robin Raina on his big plans to disrupt travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2019
Ebix is not a well-known company in the global travel industry, but Robin Raina plans to change that – and fast. Read More
trustabit startup stage
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: TrustaBit uses blockchain to reimburse travelers for flight disruptions
By Jill Menze | July 29, 2019
TrustaBit is a blockchain-based flight disruption management solution that automatically issues vouchers, miles or money to passengers experiencing flight delays. Read More
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
Opinion / Distribution
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 26, 2019
Despite the ineluctable NDC promise carried aggressively by the leading airlines, others seem to be adopting a wait-and-see approach. Read More
expedia group q2 2019
News / Online
Vrbo ticks revenue growth as Expedia Group gets brand "back on track"
By Jill Menze | July 25, 2019
For the quarter ending June 30, revenue for Vrbo was up 17% compared to the second quarter of 2018, while gross bookings were up 2% compared to the same period. Read More
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