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Our reporting covers everything from technology upgrades and loyalty program changes to distribution shifts and regulatory developments. Discover how American Airlines is leveraging data, automation, and customer-facing tools to streamline the traveler journey while responding to market demands and industry pressures.

Issues at the heart of the on-board wifi debate
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Issues at the heart of the on-board wifi debate
By Kevin May | September 8, 2015
Icelandair has been talking up its connectivity prowess recently, claiming 95% of its aircraft fleet now has on-board wifi. The idea of having on-board wifi for passengers, especially on the busy t Read More
[UPDATED] American Airlines deepens its ties with Expedia by merchandising seats
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[UPDATED] American Airlines deepens its ties with Expedia by merchandising seats
By Sean O'Neil | September 3, 2015
My original headline for this article said AA "deepens its direct connect" with Expedia Inc. That was misleading. American Airlines spokesman Joshua Freed clarifies: "We expect Expedia will use a GDS Read More
Sabre tapped by hackers, said to be China-backed
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Sabre tapped by hackers, said to be China-backed
By PhocusWire | August 7, 2015
A group of China-linked hackers that has mowed through the databanks of major American health insurers and stolen personnel records of U.S. military and intelligence agencies has struck at the heart of... Read More
US Airways gets the October bench trial against Sabre it wanted
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US Airways gets the October bench trial against Sabre it wanted
July 13, 2015
A US district judge in New York has scheduled US Airways' antitrust case against Sabre Holdings to go to bench trial on October 26. Sabre had instead sought a jury trial, which might have worked ag Read More
American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
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American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015
American Airlines is hoping to port over US Airways' reservation systems during a three-month period that is expected to start in July. American uses Sabre, one of three major global distribution s Read More
American Airlines grounds planes after iPad app fault
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American Airlines grounds planes after iPad app fault
By Kevin May | April 29, 2015
Disruption for passengers and smugness to those who queried the idea, when some pilots on American Airlines cancelled flights after their iPads failed. The airline says "several dozen" flights were Read More
US Airways to judge: We'll accept $20 and Sabre's antitrust guilt
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US Airways to judge: We'll accept $20 and Sabre's antitrust guilt
By Sean O'Neil | April 28, 2015
US Airways has told the judge presiding over its antitrust case against Sabre Holdings that it would be willing to limit the monetary damages it seeks to a mere $20 in exchange for having a bench tria Read More
SOS alert to the travel industry! Tap the brakes on your Apple Watch investments
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SOS alert to the travel industry! Tap the brakes on your Apple Watch investments
By Glenn Gruber | April 7, 2015
The allure of Shiny Object Syndrome (SOS) is strong. And whether it be "a-loo-minium" or gold, Apple’s Watch is very shiny. We’re at a very interesting time with Apple Watch, about halfway between Read More
US Airways taps Nobel-prize winner to testify against Sabre
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US Airways taps Nobel-prize winner to testify against Sabre
By Sean O'Neil | March 31, 2015
A US federal antitrust lawsuit brought by US Airways against Sabre is still on its path to a jury trial in New York. An April meeting has been set to schedule dates for the trial. US Airways allege Read More
Hack attack on some United and American accounts, 20 other travel sites
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Hack attack on some United and American accounts, 20 other travel sites
By Sean O'Neil | January 13, 2015
Stolen usernames and passwords have been used by thieves to hack into the mileage accounts of frequent fliers at United and American, say the airlines. Both carriers tell Tnooz they are confident t Read More
US Airways vs Sabre staggers on, with up to $362M at stake
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US Airways vs Sabre staggers on, with up to $362M at stake
By Sean O'Neil | January 8, 2015
The antitrust lawsuit US Airways filed in April 2011 against Sabre Holdings, one of the three largest global distribution systems, will continue to be litigated, but the extent of what US Airways can Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Sabre changed its tune over NDC
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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Sabre changed its tune over NDC
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 18, 2014
There was a subtle change at Sabre HQ during 2014 - from leading the battle against IATA's NDC to embracing it. Sabre went to war against American Airlines in 2010. Furthermore, in then railed in p Read More
Everything you need to know about Apple Pay and the travel industry
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Everything you need to know about Apple Pay and the travel industry
By Glenn Gruber | October 21, 2014
The new iPhones and Apple Watch sure got most of the buzz after the latest Apple launch event a few weeks ago. But Apple Pay, which launches this week with the release of iOS 8.1, may end up being Read More
Farelogix unveils NDC-worthy tool for airlines, embracing SaaS, GDSs
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Farelogix unveils NDC-worthy tool for airlines, embracing SaaS, GDSs
By Sean O'Neil | September 8, 2014
Airline technology provider Farelogix has unveiled NDC-Xpress, a platform that enables airlines to put into place New Distribution Capability (NDC) version 1.1 connectivity in about six months' time. Read More
Excursiopedia provides tours to Festicket, VisitScotland develops newsroom, and more...
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Excursiopedia provides tours to Festicket, VisitScotland develops newsroom, and more...
By PhocusWire | August 28, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality for August 2014. Thursday 28 August 2014: Excursiopedia partners with Festicket Excursiope Read More
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