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VIDEO: PROS on a new future for retail with airlines
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VIDEO: PROS on a new future for retail with airlines
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2019
The PROS acquisition of Travelaer in August this year has put the multi-industry technology brand further into the heart of the shift by airlines to adopt new technology platforms. Read More
VIDEO: How Booking.com will weave every element of a trip together
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VIDEO: How Booking.com will weave every element of a trip together
By Kevin May | September 12, 2019
Details of exactly how the giant will achieve its ambition to connect hotel guests with activities and transportation, plus a myriad of other travel-related services, are becoming clearer now. Read More
Sabre calls DOJ lawsuit "meritless" in formal response
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Sabre calls DOJ lawsuit "meritless" in formal response
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | September 12, 2019
Sabre has formally answered the Department of Justice's lawsuit attempting to block its acquisition of Farelogix, denying the department's allegations that Sabre is a dominant firm attempting to... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 4 - Ethan Bernstein of Freebird
Interview / Technology
How I Got Here, episode 4 - Ethan Bernstein of Freebird
By Kevin May | September 12, 2019
The co-founder and CEO of Freebird, Ethan Bernstein, joins Kevin May and David Litwak for the latest episode. Read More
VIDEO: Trip.com on its role in the wider group and the importance of flights
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VIDEO: Trip.com on its role in the wider group and the importance of flights
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2019
James Spalding is responsible for building flight content for Trip.com. He spoke to PhocusWire about knocking on airline doors, ambitions for the brand and its role in the wider group. Read More
The PhocusWire PundIT Show #19
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The PhocusWire PundIT Show #19
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2019
Triggering the 30 minutes of discussion are a series of questions about the event, such as what excited, surprised and, of course, caused eye-rolling moments for our panel. Read More
VIDEO: The Points Guy on airline loyalty shifts and aviation pain points
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VIDEO: The Points Guy on airline loyalty shifts and aviation pain points
By Kevin May | September 10, 2019
Brian Kelly is an influential figure in the world of airline loyalty, launching The Points Guy as a consumer guide in 2010 and now overseeing a sizeable media business. Read More
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News / Distribution
VIDEO: IATA on NDC, One Order and how it views innovation
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2019
PhocusWire spoke to IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac about developments beyond NDC, innovation and the current challenges for airlines. Read More
Ctrip scores £1.3B in revenue for second quarter in a row, will change name to Trip.com Group
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Ctrip scores £1.3B in revenue for second quarter in a row, will change name to Trip.com Group
By Kevin May | September 10, 2019
Executive chairman James Liang says the move is to position the brand further as a global player, ending almost 20 years as Ctrip. Read More
VIDEO: SITA on aviation's massive task to connect the digital dots
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VIDEO: SITA on aviation's massive task to connect the digital dots
By Kevin May | September 9, 2019
PhocusWire spoke to SITA CEO Barbara Dalibard about the "digitalization" of passengers and both the opportunities and challenges facing the entire sector. Read More
easyjet world aviation festival
News / Technology
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren on how airlines can use data effectively
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2019
Speaking at the World Aviation Festival in London last week, CEO Johan Lundgren said the airline has used data to cut cancellations by two-thirds and reduce “costly three-hour delays” by 32%. Read More
SITA report digital travelers driving strategy
News / Technology
“Post-digital” generations driving airline and airport IT strategy by 2025
By Mitra Sorrells | September 4, 2019
A significant demographic shift is taking place that airline and airport IT leaders say will be the biggest influence on their passenger solution strategy by 2025. Read More
Glassbox op ed customer experience in aviation
Opinion / Online
Tackling aviation's top customer experience issues through data
By Francesca Pezzoli - Glassbox Digital  | September 4, 2019
Data and digital tools are the basis of a positive customer experience in the airline industry. Read More
LIVE: Interviews at World Aviation Festival 2019
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LIVE: Interviews at World Aviation Festival 2019
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2019
Alongside moderating the Airline Retail Summit, we have interviews lined up with airlines and vendors from around the world, including a number live via YouTube over the three-day event. Read More
How predictive analytics is helping airlines see through the clouds
Opinion / Technology
How predictive analytics is helping airlines see through the clouds
By Benjamin Cany - Amadeus | August 30, 2019
With so many business, sports and cultural events happening around the world, airlines have traditionally found it challenging to keep up with local events. Read More
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