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American is the first US airline to replace all paper manuals with iPads in its cockpits
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American is the first US airline to replace all paper manuals with iPads in its cockpits
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2012
The US government is allowing pilots on American Airlines flights to use iPads for the "electronic flight bag," replacing the last bit of paper that pilots were required to have on hand.... Read More
Humanity TV wants to bridge the travel video gap between big guns and part-timers
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Humanity TV wants to bridge the travel video gap between big guns and part-timers
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2012
Humanity.TV is a new travel documentary site, highlighting locals from around the world in short-form HD video. The company aims to offer an inside look at the lives of people from around the world and the places they call home... Read More
What are hoteliers talking about when it comes to online reputation management?
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What are hoteliers talking about when it comes to online reputation management?
By Josiah Mackenzie | September 10, 2012
We have collected some of the most popular questions hoteliers and others have about how to handle social media and the steps needed to implement a successful strategy.... Read More
The Scan: Reed Travel Exhibitions unveils web TV channel, and more news
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The Scan: Reed Travel Exhibitions unveils web TV channel, and more news
By PhocusWire | September 10, 2012
Coming to a web TV screen this week is Reed Travel Exhibitions decisionmakers.tv, and other more items in our roundup of stories... Read More
GetMeToMyFlight aims for multi-modal transport search
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GetMeToMyFlight aims for multi-modal transport search
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Getmetomyflight.com, which touts itself as the Web's first destination-specific route planner and booking engine.... Read More
Best of Tnooz last week - Don't like Facebook, App dilemma, Multi-screen joy, Copying Amazon
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Best of Tnooz last week - Don't like Facebook, App dilemma, Multi-screen joy, Copying Amazon
By PhocusWire | September 9, 2012
What were the best articles on Tnooz last week?... Read More
My Destination goes on the offensive, calls Google a commodity in travel content search
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My Destination goes on the offensive, calls Google a commodity in travel content search
By Linda Fox | September 7, 2012
Google's recent acquisition of Frommers probably left quite a few in the travel guide sector quaking in their boots... Read More
TripAdvisor and Booking.com move ahead - Top Canada travel websites, July 2012
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TripAdvisor and Booking.com move ahead - Top Canada travel websites, July 2012
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2012
Both Booking.com and TripAdvisor managed to pull further in front of the chasing pack in the list of leading accommodation and destination websites in Canada in August.... Read More
What can travel companies learn from other online retailers? [hint: at least four things]
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What can travel companies learn from other online retailers? [hint: at least four things]
By Viewpoints | September 7, 2012
Order a book on Amazon that you already own. What happens? Amazon reminds you politely that the book is in your possession and asks if really want to buy it again.... Read More
The Scan: Airbus is testing runway catapults to help airplanes take off, and more news
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The Scan: Airbus is testing runway catapults to help airplanes take off, and more news
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2012
The company is working on rolling platforms for runways that would tow planes and catapult them into the sky and thus be fuel efficient, plus other items in our roundup.... Read More
American fliers want to stay connected at 30,000 feet - but how much will they pay?
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American fliers want to stay connected at 30,000 feet - but how much will they pay?
By Nick Vivion | September 6, 2012
Tnooz recently reported that 75% of UK travelers between the ages of 18 and 25 want in-flight Internet connectivity. But what about connected Americans?... Read More
3rd Planet aims high, wants global tourism participation for 3D interactive technology event in 2014
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3rd Planet aims high, wants global tourism participation for 3D interactive technology event in 2014
By Linda Fox | September 6, 2012
When 3rd Planet unveiled its interactive technology showcasing tourism destinations about a year ago, it was seen as pretty cool... Read More
Agency and airline leaders take a fall - Top US travel websites, August 2012
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Agency and airline leaders take a fall - Top US travel websites, August 2012
By PhocusWire | September 6, 2012
Both Expedia and Southwest Airlines saw their market leading positions at the top of the leading travel websites in the US eroded during August.... Read More
The Scan: Emirates deals Oneworld a blow with Qantas tie-up, and more news
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The Scan: Emirates deals Oneworld a blow with Qantas tie-up, and more news
By PhocusWire | September 6, 2012
Starting in April 2013, Emirates will no longer be constrained about walking all over the interests of Oneworld member British Airways, and other news from our daily roundup.... Read More
Wikitravel Drama: Wikimedia and Internet Brands let the lawsuits fly
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Wikitravel Drama: Wikimedia and Internet Brands let the lawsuits fly
By Sean O'Neil | September 6, 2012
Yesterday, Wikimedia Foundation announced that it will seek declaratory relief in response to legal threats from Internet Brands, the company that has run the collaboratively-edited destination database Wikitravel since 2006.... Read More
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