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Etihad takes fintech startup route for loyalty redemption rethink

By Marisa Garcia | August 28, 2018

Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with payments technology startup Modo on "a unique loyalty redemption solution" for the airline industry. Dallas-based Modo specializes in creating intero Read More

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Airline distribution surcharge trend tipped to slow

By Kevin May | May 7, 2018

Air France-KLM could be the last of the major airline groups to introduce a fee for passengers that book tickets through the global distribution systems. Read More

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Wi-Fi now on 82 airlines, system upgrades on the rise

By Jill Menze | January 30, 2018

In-flight Wi-Fi is more prevalent than it’s ever been, with 82 airlines now offering the service, up 17% over last year. Read More

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Travelport expands merchandising tool to more than 250 airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2018

More than 250 airlines are now using Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool to market branded fares and ancillaries. Read More

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Mixed results as airlines tackle social media-led customer service

By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2018

As travelers increasingly send direct messages through platforms like Facebook Messenger and Twitter, airlines and carriers need to prioritize quick responses to such inquiries. Read More

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Gulf carriers seek ways to ease laptop ban

By Michele McDonald | March 31, 2017

The three major Gulf carriers -- Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates -- are developing workarounds to ease the pain and annoyance of the US Department of Homeland Security’s ban on large electronic dev Read More

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Etihad claims Hollywood first as Nicole Kidman stars in virtual reality ad campaign

By Kevin May | June 1, 2016

Few airlines would have the financial muscle to use both a high-grade movie star and expensive filmmaking kit for an ad campaign. But this is Etihad, one of just a handful of carriers who seem to h Read More

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Etihad (and partners) tap Cognizant for new platform

By Martin Cowen | December 16, 2015

Etihad has announced another technology tie-up, signing a three-year multi-million dollar deal with Cognizant as part of the airline's (and its partners') digital transformation. The consultancy si Read More

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Etihad (and partners) sign $700 million tech deal with IBM

By Martin Cowen | October 14, 2015

Another huge deal coming out of the Middle East, with Etihad Airways announcing a 10-year, $700 million, "game-changing" tech tie-up with IBM. A joint release confirmed that the deal would also ben Read More

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Keep one eye on Etihad Airways Partners (and Sabre's supporting role), after IFE deal

By Martin Cowen | October 2, 2015

Etihad Airways is once again flexing its muscles, extending its existing deal with in-flight entertainment provider Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) to five of its Etihad Airways Partners. The airl Read More

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Etihad Airways finds a use for protected tweets - special stuff for VIPs

By Kevin May | June 15, 2015

Twitter has Protected Tweets for those users who prefer to keep such insight about what type of bagel they're eating just for a select group of lucky followers. According to Beevolve, around 10% of Read More

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Why North American airlines have to adapt to a New World Order

By Nick Vivion | May 4, 2015

The aviation market is in a state of upheaval, with fewer carriers competing across more borders than ever before. With competition increasing across long-haul routes, how will airlines respond to de Read More

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The Scan - Inside Iberostar, Wego extends, Amazon Redshift and more travel tech news

By PhocusWire | February 20, 2013

Iberostar, Hotelbeds, Egencia, Wego, eRevMax, GetYourGuide, Etihad- Jet Airways, JetBlue, SITA, mobile in China, Viator, TradeDoubler, 3rd Planet, Amazon Redshift, Southwest Airlines, Sweetbeam and... Read More

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Etihad Airways launches clever digital game tied in to Formula One

By Sean O'Neil | October 30, 2012

Users can play an on-screen game, racing a car around a simulation of the course -- and sign up to receive deals. Read More

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What Else? Tourism Australia-The Smiths, Etihad Airways, HRG, Affiliate Window

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2012

Mr and Mrs Smith tie in with Tourism Australia, Etihad digi campaign, HRG North America role, Affiliate Window eyes US... What else is going on in the world of travel tech... Read More

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