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Malaysia Airlines CEO toys with Twitter, extends baby ban in first class
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Malaysia Airlines CEO toys with Twitter, extends baby ban in first class
By Dennis Schaal | June 28, 2011
Enter Tengku Azmil, the new type of airline CEO, who isn't shy about answering travelers' questions and mixing it up with them on Twitter.... Read More
Southwest captures quarter of all traffic - Top US travel sites, 25 June 2011
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Southwest captures quarter of all traffic - Top US travel sites, 25 June 2011
By PhocusWire | June 28, 2011
Low-cost giant Southwest has secured a massive 25% of traffic to airline websites in the US, double that of its nearest rival.... Read More
Why including consumer reviews on travel sites matters
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Why including consumer reviews on travel sites matters
By Viewpoints | June 28, 2011
We’re often asked if there are any statistics to show how useful having reviews on your website can be.... Read More
Why airlines should think more like Apple
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Why airlines should think more like Apple
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | June 28, 2011
After years of having their core technology based on the ground, airlines are now starting to live up to their name and are heading into the clouds.... Read More
Ryanair moves into prime position - Top UK sites, June 25 2011
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Ryanair moves into prime position - Top UK sites, June 25 2011
By PhocusWire | June 28, 2011
Battle of the low-cost carriers continues with Ryanair leapfrogging rival EasyJet to become the most popular airline website in the UK.... Read More
Priceline launching local deals through private label partnership with Group Commerce
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Priceline launching local deals through private label partnership with Group Commerce
By Dennis Schaal | June 27, 2011
Priceline is getting into the local deals business, but with a twist.... Read More
Auction site GrabASeat returns to the top - Top New Zealand websites, 25 June 2011
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Auction site GrabASeat returns to the top - Top New Zealand websites, 25 June 2011
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2011
Air New Zealand auction site GrabASeat has retaken top spot from the mothership in the top ten most popular Kiwi websites for airlines.... Read More
Getting Extreme, Amadeus rolls out Affinity Shopper to online travel agency
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Getting Extreme, Amadeus rolls out Affinity Shopper to online travel agency
By Dennis Schaal | June 27, 2011
A bit behind schedule, but Amadeus has finally rolled out its Affinity Shopper-type flight search tool to an online travel agency, the Nordic online travel agency eTraveli.... Read More
Oyster takes shot at travel photo search and bookings
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Oyster takes shot at travel photo search and bookings
By Dennis Schaal | June 27, 2011
You've heard of in-app bookings so how about hotel bookings launched right from a property photo?... Read More
The Ritz-Carlton concierges take to Foursquare for destination tips
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The Ritz-Carlton concierges take to Foursquare for destination tips
By Dennis Schaal | June 27, 2011
Luxury hotel brand The Ritz-Carlton is now offering destination advice through Foursquare.... Read More
Skyscanner launches Facebook flight search, plans Singapore expansion
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Skyscanner launches Facebook flight search, plans Singapore expansion
By Alex Bainbridge | June 27, 2011
In the power game that is flight metasearch, steps forward can be measured in inches.... Read More
Hipmunk to unveil in-flight Wi-Fi indicator
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Hipmunk to unveil in-flight Wi-Fi indicator
By Dennis Schaal | June 25, 2011
Hipmunk is about to take the agony out of determining whether your flight has Wi-Fi.... Read More
Yatra and Cleartrip switch back - Top India travel websites, 18 June 2011
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Yatra and Cleartrip switch back - Top India travel websites, 18 June 2011
By PhocusWire | June 24, 2011
Rival online travel agencies Yatra and Cleartrip have resumed their second and third positions in the Indian top travel sites after a brief and landmark switch.... Read More
Sneak peak at new Priceline ad on travel site double-cross
By Dennis Schaal | June 24, 2011
William Shatner and the gang, including actress Sacheen Padilla playing the character Naomi Pryce, return in a Priceline Name Your Own Price ad which will be aired on cable channels nationwide in the U.S. beginning next week.... Read More
Vayant partners with 2e Systems on airBaltic deal
By Dennis Schaal | June 24, 2011
Airfare shopping and pricing newbie Vayant Travel Technologies teamed with 2e Systems to provide an integrated booking engine and airfare shopping solution to airBaltic.... Read More
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