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EasyJet claims ash cloud disruption validates need for detection technology
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EasyJet claims ash cloud disruption validates need for detection technology
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Low-cost carrier EasyJet is looking for an aircraft to test its prototype volcanic ash detection equipment this week, having a live case study to work with hanging over northern Europe. Read More
How to follow European ash cloud travel updates on social media
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How to follow European ash cloud travel updates on social media
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
One thing the disruption to European air traffic in 2010 as a result of a volcanic eruption in Iceland taught the travel industry was the power of social media. Read More
Ryanair begins redesigning website
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Ryanair begins redesigning website
By Kevin May | May 23, 2011
Plenty of attention on Ryanair today with another set of strong financial results, but the airline is quietly - and belatedly, some might say - also redesigning its website. Read More
EasyJet Holidays site goes live, targets Thomson and Thomas Cook
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EasyJet Holidays site goes live, targets Thomson and Thomas Cook
By Kevin May | March 3, 2011
Four months in development, the new EasyJet Holidays vertically integrated tour operator went live today. Read More
EasyJet claims first airline blog, forgets British Airways and Virgin Atlantic
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EasyJet claims first airline blog, forgets British Airways and Virgin Atlantic
By Kevin May | February 25, 2011
The problem with public relations and claiming super-amazing "firsts" is that they are invariably untrue. Or just puff to get journalists to write about it. Read More
EasyJet slaps on nano technology paint to make aircraft more efficient
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EasyJet slaps on nano technology paint to make aircraft more efficient
By Kevin May | February 14, 2011
EasyJet is claiming a global first today with news that it is trialling a nano technology-based aircraft coating normally used by the US military. Read More
LowcostHolidays eyes European push with Bigmouthmedia deal
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LowcostHolidays eyes European push with Bigmouthmedia deal
By Kevin May | January 26, 2011
Digital marketing agency Bigmouthmedia is to help LowcostHolidays and its aggressive expansion plan to reach new markets around Europe. Read More
EasyJet starts pushing Holidays brand
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EasyJet starts pushing Holidays brand
By Kevin May | December 31, 2010
EasyJet is clearly starting to position its online package holidays division with customers ahead of a relaunch in March 2011. Read More
EasyJet on the future of travel, but no mention of airline-GDS relationship
By Kevin May | December 30, 2010
Well done to Amadeus for getting some blue sky thinking from EasyJet general manager in the UK, Paul Simmons. But one big issue is strangely absent from the clip. Read More
EasyJet Holidays rival bidder says relieved and disappointed
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EasyJet Holidays rival bidder says relieved and disappointed
By Kevin May | November 8, 2010
On Holiday Group has hinted at the enormity of the task ahead for the partner working with EasyJet in ramping up its ambitious Holidays brand. Read More
EasyJet steps up holiday move with Lowcost Travel Group hotel deal
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EasyJet steps up holiday move with Lowcost Travel Group hotel deal
By Kevin May | November 7, 2010
EasyJet has switched provider of hotel inventory for its holiday division to the Lowcost Travel Group in what is being billed as a major upgrade to its wider travel strategy in Europe. Read More
EasyJet mobile site ready for launch by end of 2010
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EasyJet mobile site ready for launch by end of 2010
By Kevin May | September 27, 2010
European low cost carrier EasyJet will have a dedicated mobile version of its website in place by the end of year. Read More
EasyJet to launch flexible fares product via GDS
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EasyJet to launch flexible fares product via GDS
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 17, 2010
Easyjet continues its march to becoming a full service carrier and seems to be following the JetBlue model for LCC-to-hybrid-to-full service. Read More
Delta beats EasyJet as first airline to offer booking engine within Facebook
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Delta beats EasyJet as first airline to offer booking engine within Facebook
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
US carrier Delta has secured bragging rights as the first airline to fully integrate a search AND booking engine into a Facebook page. Read More
Airbus and the green aircraft of the future – possible, probably or just puff?
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Airbus and the green aircraft of the future – possible, probably or just puff?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 3, 2010
Airbus made a big deal at the recent Farnborough show as it presented concepts of a plane in 40 years time. So here’s a thought. Why not implement some of it now… Read More
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