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Trip.com plans digital ID pilot using Google and Apple wallets
News / Technology
Trip.com plans digital ID pilot using Google and Apple wallets
By Mark Frary | May 13, 2026
Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, as well as digital identity infrastructure platform Hopae, are expected to be involved in the pilot.  Read More
Airline retailing realities in 2026
News / Technology
Airline retailing realities in 2026
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2026
Interaction between systems and seamless integration with passenger service systems are top challenges for airlines trying to become better retailers. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: RMS, Klook, Lufthansa and more...
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach
News / Technology
Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach
By Morgan Hines | October 17, 2025
Steve Sear, EVP of global sales and distribution for Delta Air Lines, discussed why the airline isn’t rushing NDC or AI. Read More
Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases
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Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025
Aviation leaders provided insights on technology investments and the impact of AI during the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon last week. Read More
Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
News / Distribution
Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2025
It has been over 12 years since IATA announced the launch of NDC, and alongside Sabre and Amex GBT, Accelya hopes to speed up adoption. Read More
Flying into the future: Willie Walsh calls for tech-first thinking at IATA AGM
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Flying into the future: Willie Walsh calls for tech-first thinking at IATA AGM
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 9, 2025
IATA director general Willie Walsh addressed the future of air travel and the crucial role of technology. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
The (yet to be realized) customer benefits of NDC, dynamic pricing, offers and orders
Opinion / Distribution
The (yet to be realized) customer benefits of NDC, dynamic pricing, offers and orders
By Mike McCormick - Travel Again Advisory | June 6, 2025
Mike McCormick, partner at Travel Again Advisory, explores the tangible benefits of NDC for airline customers. Read More
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
News / Distribution
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
By Mark Frary | May 6, 2025
Airlines need to embrace an end-to-end experience in order to be true retailers, industry leaders say. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
News / Distribution
Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2025
While the majority of airlines agree that retailing is important, there are a few key reasons why they're hesitant to move forward. Read More
IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
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IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025
IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency. Read More
2025 is the year AI agents will transform airline shopping
Opinion / Technology
2025 is the year AI agents will transform airline shopping
By Rick Seaney - 3Victors | March 18, 2025
Consumers, not companies, will be the real drivers of the agent change as they quickly embrace readily available free online tools more quickly than any airline can. Read More
Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow
News / Technology
Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow
By Morgan Hines | March 7, 2025
IDnow, which was founded in 2014, creates artificial intelligence-powered identification verification technologies that cater to brands across sectors including the travel sector. Read More
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