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Swiftrank admits brand name is rubbish, changes to TravelShark

By Kevin May | June 16, 2011

US and Singapore-based travel site network Swiftrank has taken the dramatic step of completely rebranding after claiming its original name confused customers and was, well, not very cool. Read More

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Distribution questions loom following US approval of Southwest-AirTran merger

By Dennis Schaal | April 27, 2011

What will happen to AirTran distribution on online travel agency websites once its merger and integration with Southwest Airlines gets under way in earnest? Read More

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Expedia is back in Kayak flight search results

By Dennis Schaal | March 11, 2011

Several weeks after executing a disappearing act, Expedia is back in Kayak's core flight search results in some U.S. markets. Read More

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Outside view on American Airlines-GDS war: Brand loyalty and differentiation

By Glenn Gruber | January 31, 2011

I’ve been involved in the travel industry for about a year, so don’t have the evolution of airlines, GDSs and travel intermediaries that others have running through their veins. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Hotelmine

By Dennis Schaal | January 31, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based hotel distribution system Hotelmine. Read More

United Continental: Working with GDSs, but they need to keep up

By Dennis Schaal | January 28, 2011

Like US Airways and in contrast to American Airlines, the merged United Continental appears to be taking a conciliatory approach in its dealings with global distribution system partners. Read More

Analyst: Other airlines to join American Airlines in distribution fight

By Dennis Schaal | January 18, 2011

American Airlines may be standing up to the GDSs by itself for now, but other airlines will eventually join the push for lower distribution costs. Read More

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Judge denies Travelport request for American Airlines injunction

By Dennis Schaal | December 21, 2010

Travelport said a judge in Chicago denied its request for a preliminary injunction against American Airlines, which sought to remove its inventory from Orbitz.com. Read More

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Travelport poised to bias American Airlines flights as airline surcharge begins

By Dennis Schaal | December 17, 2010

Travelport is poised to begin biasing certain American Airlines' flights by including an airline surcharge to travel agencies in fare displays, fare quotes and shopping displays beginning Dec. 20. Read More

Direct connect dispute -- American Airlines to pull flights off Orbitz Dec. 1

By Dennis Schaal | November 4, 2010

American Airlines apparently has expanded its direct-connect drive beyond the GDSs and taken it to the online travel agencies, specifically Orbitz. Read More

HomeAway, Wyndham reserve judgment on switch

By Dennis Schaal | November 3, 2010

HomeAway and Wyndham are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward the Vacation Rental Managers Association's proposed distribution switch for professionally managed properties. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Swiftrank

By Dennis Schaal | October 21, 2010

TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US and Singapore-based travel listings service Swiftrank. Read More

Amadeus and Concur solutions in sync

By Dennis Schaal | October 4, 2010

Making good on a February pledge, Amadeus and Concur integrated Amadeus e-Travel Management with Concur Expense. Read More

Farelogix Ask the Question 6 raises questions

By Dennis Schaal | September 30, 2010

The latest Farelogix Ask the Question video says airline optional services are good, that transparency issues are overblown and that the issues involved come down to the fact that the global... Read More

Southwest to acquire AirTran and stick with free bags policy

By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2010

Southwest Airlines' agreement to acquire AirTran Airways for $1.4 billion could have one reservations system provider and major online travel agencies feeling pinched. Read More

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