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US Airways sues Sabre on antitrust grounds
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US Airways sues Sabre on antitrust grounds
By Dennis Schaal | April 21, 2011
Remember that little spat in March when US Airways issued a press release to challenge Sabre's characterization of their new full-content agreement?... Read More
Checked bags redefined: Delta enables travelers to check location of lost bags
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Checked bags redefined: Delta enables travelers to check location of lost bags
By Dennis Schaal | April 21, 2011
Travelers who previously were content to keep tabs of their frequent flier miles online now have a new toy of sorts at Delta.com -- they can track their lost or waylaid checked bags.... Read More
Travelzoo on Local Deals, Groupon and Ross Perot
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Travelzoo on Local Deals, Groupon and Ross Perot
By Dennis Schaal | April 21, 2011
Travelzoo says its Local Deals business is thriving, but it is not seeking to become a Groupon or LivingSocial clone.... Read More
Cleartrip looks to scale up with Concur for business travel and international expansion
By Dennis Schaal | April 21, 2011
With a $40 million investment from Concur, India online travel agency Cleartrip is focused on its competition, but is looking beyond it, as well.... Read More
Top travel websites in Brazil - April 16 2011
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Top travel websites in Brazil - April 16 2011
By PhocusWire | April 21, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending April 16 2011.... Read More
Understanding apps versus mobile web for airlines and airports
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Understanding apps versus mobile web for airlines and airports
By Viewpoints | April 21, 2011
For airlines and airports, it’s not rocket science - 75% of frequent travelers use mobile devices.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Localo
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TLabs Showcase - Localo
By Kevin May | April 21, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based destination services and social marketplace Localo.... Read More
Elephants courting the industry again - time for more disruption?
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Elephants courting the industry again - time for more disruption?
By Kevin May | April 21, 2011
A commonly held view in any industry is that when faces from outside the usual suspects start appearing at events, then there is something afoot.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Weds 20 April 2011
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2011
AirTran and Expedia stay the course, Next One sets target, Realex rails in Quno.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - April 16 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - April 16 2011
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending April 16 2011.... Read More
Trivago gets funding and looks to US online travel market with TV advertising
By Dennis Schaal | April 20, 2011
Trivago, the pan-European hotel metasearch company, got a funding infusion and began testing the waters in the U.S. with a 30-second TV advertisement.... Read More
US government delays decision on ancillary fee displays in GDSs
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US government delays decision on ancillary fee displays in GDSs
By Dennis Schaal | April 20, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation decided to require airlines and travel agencies to more prominently display ancillary fees, but deferred action on a hot-button proposal to force U.S. and foreign carriers to provide information about ancillary fees in global distribution systems.... Read More
Top travel websites in Canada - April 16 2011
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Top travel websites in Canada - April 16 2011
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending April 16 2011.... Read More
So you found a fake hotel review - now what?
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So you found a fake hotel review - now what?
By Viewpoints | April 20, 2011
Professionals that deal with travel reviews agree that moderation which follows strict guidelines to verify these reviews is essential for both industry and travellers.... Read More
Yatra raises $44M, India becoming hotbed of action for investors
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Yatra raises $44M, India becoming hotbed of action for investors
By Kevin May | April 20, 2011
Indian online travel agency Yatra has attracted a new round of investment worth $44 million from a string of US venture capital firms.... Read More
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