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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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Evolving nature of travelers using online agencies
News / Online
Evolving nature of travelers using online agencies
By Jill Menze | December 8, 2017
While the bleisure traveler – someone who extends business trips into vacations – is on the rise, new statistics show that live events play a big factor in decision making. Read More
Ryanair and Amadeus end ticketing deal
News / Distribution
Ryanair and Amadeus end ticketing deal
By Kevin May | December 8, 2017
Ryanair will no longer distribute fares to travel agencies via Amadeus after the pair were unable to reach agreement on a new contract. Read More
Goal for web travel brands should be the human touch
News / Technology
Goal for web travel brands should be the human touch
By Jill Menze | December 8, 2017
The holy grail for online travel agencies is how to recreate the experience of personal recommendations. Read More
Carlson Wagonlit secures GDS fee workaround on British Airways
News / Distribution
Carlson Wagonlit secures GDS fee workaround on British Airways
By Kevin May | December 5, 2017
Corporate travelers have been given a lifeline from paying a surcharge on British Airways... if they use Carlson Wagonlit. Read More
A data-led future for aviation
Opinion / Technology
A data-led future for aviation
By Nick Magliocchetti - Waves | December 5, 2017
With mainstay industries like taxis and hotels being disrupted, it’s time for improvements to the aviation industry. Read More
Amadeus report on airports
News / Technology
Why airports need to invest in IT solutions
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 5, 2017
As airports struggle to appease various stakeholders – from airlines to customers - a new study says investment in IT solutions will build stronger airport value propositions. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Aidan Brogan of Datalex
By Kevin May | December 5, 2017
Steering the company over the last five years (with 17 years before that as one of the senior management team), Aidan Brogan knows a thing or two about how quickly and, also, how slowly the world of... Read More
Gaining control for airline passengers
News / Technology
Gaining control for airline passengers
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 1, 2017
As airline passengers increasingly look toward technology to achieve a seamless traveling experience, a survey from IATA also indicates travelers are aiming to gain more personal control as well. Read More
airline-ancillary-revenue-record-high
News / Distribution
Airline ancillary revenue targeted at record $82 billion
By Jill Menze | November 30, 2017
Airline ancillary revenue is on track to reach an all-time high this year, with the latest forecast projecting as much as $82.2 billion worldwide. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Expedia Media Solutions on the Asia-Pacific traveler
By PhocusWire | November 29, 2017
The digital behaviour of travelers in China, Japan and Australia was the subject of a recent study by Expedia Media Solutions. Read More
Switchfly Plane Delay
News / Technology
How airlines can turn irregular operations into opportunities
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 29, 2017
A new whitepaper from Switchfly reveals irregular operations cost airlines billions - but also present an opportunity. Read More
thomas-cook-digital
News / Online
Thomas Cook talks up digital reboot with Expedia
By Kevin May | November 28, 2017
Thomas Cook has spent a long time trying to figure out what to do when it comes to providing online services to customers. Read More
Appliance of data science: Hopper declares Tuesday as Travel Deal day
News / Technology
Appliance of data science: Hopper declares Tuesday as Travel Deal day
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 28, 2017
Hopper crunches data - lots of it. So much of it that it has determined when, precisely, is the best day and time to "buy and fly".  Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: PhocusWire PundIT Show - Episode 8
By Kevin May | November 27, 2017
With almost three days of activity on-stage and lots of gossip in the hallways, our three guests have plenty to summarise from The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
amadeus-report
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Luis Maroto of Amadeus
By Kevin May | November 27, 2017
Almost 20 years - the last six as global leader - have seen the former-Bertelsmann exec push the company into new areas and list on the public markets. He tells Kevin May how the company views the... Read More
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