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The airline sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological innovation, shifting traveler expectations, and a dynamic global marketplace. PhocusWire delivers up-to-the-minute airline industry news with a focus on distribution strategies, operational advancements, customer experience, and sustainability in aviation.

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Get a comprehensive view of what’s shaping the global airline landscape—from new fleet technologies and route expansions to loyalty program shifts and retailing transformations. Our coverage highlights how carriers are adapting to economic pressures, regulatory changes, and emerging consumer trends through digital tools, automation, and enhanced service models.

News / Online

CheapAir claims flight search display breakthrough

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 29, 2018

CheapAir has completed an upgraded flight-shopping interface that enables customers to make side-by-side comparisons of available fares, ancillary fees and amenities. Read More

News / Distribution

Leisure and business travelers outline airline ancillary needs

By Kevin May | January 29, 2018

It might be a low price that determines whether a traveler buys a particular airfare, but there are stark differences on the ancillary front that help fuel that decision. Read More

News / Technology

New Airbus AR app takes travelers inside - and outside - the A380

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2018

Building on the popularity of its iflyA380.com website, Airbus has created an iOS app to drive loyalty for the massive double-decker plane. Read More

News / Distribution

Mobile travel bookings jump, especially for online agencies

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2018

Travelers are increasingly turning to their phones – and away from desktops and tablets – to book trips and experiences. Read More

News / Online

Google's three trends to attract leisure travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2018

Google believes leisure travelers are “more curious, demanding and impatient than ever before,” and brands that will win them over are the ones that meet their needs quickly, easily and with... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Prepare for impact: autonomous vehicles will reshuffle the travel industry

By Alex Bainbridge - The Spontaneous Travel Company | January 26, 2018

Self-driving vehicles will, along with Blockchain, perhaps, be the next big industry-wide invention to make and break companies. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Airlines should consider these critical trends (or fall behind)

By Dave O'Flanaghan - Boxever | January 25, 2018

We are witnessing a "coming of age" for airlines and their associated approaches to MarTech. Read More

News / Technology

JetBlue modernizes cruise booking platform with AI

By Mitra Sorrells | January 25, 2018

Personalization has become the holy grail for travel companies looking to meet the needs of their customers – in part because consumers have been accustomed to a customized shopping experience across... Read More

Notated News / Technology

eDreams ODIGEO, EasyJet, Ixigo and more news briefs today...

By PhocusWire | January 25, 2018

eDreams ODIGEO launches advertising site… EasyJet boosts startup accelerator… Ixigo adds AR for trains... Amadeus integrates FairFly… Tech players unveil blockchain for reviews… Read More

News / Online

What’s driving decision-making for U.S. and Canadian travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2018

Another point for Google when it comes to travel planning, with travelers across North America citing search engines as their top source of inspiration, according to a new survey from Expedia Media... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Investigation: How airlines gain an edge through pricing (Part Two)

By Riccardo Boin and others - McKinsey | January 24, 2018

Taking attribute-level customization and applying it across all revenue categories to create a smarter RM model will enable airlines to create a potentially infinite number of price points. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport expands merchandising tool to more than 250 airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2018

More than 250 airlines are now using Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool to market branded fares and ancillaries. Read More

News / Distribution

Seven in ten airline bookings have ancillary product option

By Kevin May | January 22, 2018

Amadeus claims over two-thirds of global air bookings are now eligible to include an ancillary service. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Investigation: How airlines gain an edge through pricing (Part One)

By Riccardo Boin and others - McKinsey | January 22, 2018

Most airlines have optimized their core ticket costs. But as ancillary purchases represent an increasing percentage of customer spending airlines must rethink their revenue-management practices. Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: US online travel market overview

By PhocusWire | January 22, 2018

Though economic and geopolitical events impacted the travel industry in 2016 - growth approached just 1%, with the corporate sector in particular struggling - the pace picked back up for 2017. Read More

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