Amadeus

Google-ITA Software deal: Amadeus expects EU scrutiny
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Google-ITA Software deal: Amadeus expects EU scrutiny
By Kevin May | September 14, 2010
Global distribution system Amadeus has broken cover and says it is anticipating scrutiny by European regulators over Google's acquisition of ITA Software. Read More
Travelport gears up for launch of Universal API
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Travelport gears up for launch of Universal API
By Kevin May | September 9, 2010
Slated for release in the next few weeks, details are beginning to emerge about the long-awaited official launch of the Universal API project by Travelport. Read More
Identifying bad wolves and luddites in the airline industry
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Identifying bad wolves and luddites in the airline industry
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 6, 2010
I keep digging to find out where the issues lie in the ancillaries debate as so many people seem to be so upset by it. Read More
Opodo sale rumours resurface, again - CEO refuses to comment
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Opodo sale rumours resurface, again - CEO refuses to comment
By Kevin May | September 6, 2010
Amadeus to sell Opodo - this story is becoming as widely talked about in industry circles across Europe as the Google-ITA Software deal was in the US earlier this year. Read More
Amadeus Cars Plus goes online with XML
By Dennis Schaal | September 3, 2010
Amadeus is targeting online players, including airlines, with a revamped product, Amadeus Cars Plus XML. Read More
Travelport points finger at airlines over ancillary development
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Travelport points finger at airlines over ancillary development
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 2, 2010
The debate over ancillary services and who is responsible for developing relevant technology for it appears to have taken another twist this week. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Major European headache surfaces
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Google-ITA Software deal: Major European headache surfaces
By Kevin May | September 1, 2010
Google could be facing a series of awkward regulatory hurdles in Europe even if its acquisition of ITA Software is approved by US antitrust officials. Read More
Amadeus H1 2010 results - bitesize summary
By Kevin May | August 31, 2010
Amadeus released its H1 2010 results this morning. A quick overview is as follows: Read More
Amadeus signs Croatia Airline for Affinity Shopper
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Amadeus signs Croatia Airline for Affinity Shopper
By Dennis Schaal | August 30, 2010
Amadeus picked up a new customer, Croatia Airlines, for its Affinity Shopper flight-search solution. Read More
Study: European online travel agencies need to diversify
By Dennis Schaal | August 24, 2010
European online travel agencies need to wean themselves away from the air business. Read More
Merger of LAN Airlines and TAM could shake the market
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Merger of LAN Airlines and TAM could shake the market
By Dennis Schaal | August 23, 2010
The proposed merger of Chile-based LAN Airlines and Brazil's TAM could have an impact on GDS and airline-alliance relationships. Read More
Amadeus -- New kid on the fares block?
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Amadeus -- New kid on the fares block?
By Dennis Schaal | August 4, 2010
Amadeus has started to roll out its new fare and pricing tools. Read More
Airlines versus Global Distribution Systems: Welcome to the new Cold War
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Airlines versus Global Distribution Systems: Welcome to the new Cold War
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 4, 2010
So the gloves are coming off and the simmering dispute between the airlines and the GDSs over non-traditional content distribution is breaking out into war. Read More
Study: Winners in airline ancillary revenue
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Study: Winners in airline ancillary revenue
By Kevin May | July 22, 2010
Interesting data from a joint study by Amadeus and IdeaWorks outlining the top earners in the airline industry when it comes to ancillary revenue. Read More
Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
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Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
Rent-A-Wreck used OpenTravel XML schema to hook up to Kayak about a year ago and will soon use the same type of interface to connect to CarRentalExpress.com, a spokesman says. Read More
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