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Why Flight Plus should scare the hell out of online travel
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Why Flight Plus should scare the hell out of online travel
By Viewpoints | January 19, 2011
Online and independent agents in the UK have never faced such a hidden and potentially disastrous regulation reform as Flight Plus.... Read More
Overbooked on Delta Air Lines? Passengers can bid for travel vouchers
By Dennis Schaal | January 19, 2011
Instead of asking for volunteers at the gate to leave overbooked flights, Delta Air Lines now is enabling travelers to bid on the opportunity much earlier in the process.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - January 15 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - January 15 2011
By PhocusWire | January 19, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending January 15 2011.... Read More
American Airlines: Not surprised by distribution pushback
By Dennis Schaal | January 19, 2011
So was American Airlines shocked by the vehemence of the opposition to its direct-connect strategy?... Read More
Why Direct-Connect could be a pain for travel agents
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Why Direct-Connect could be a pain for travel agents
By Viewpoints | January 19, 2011
In a previous article, I talked about the spat between American Airlines and online travel agencies. But I mentioned that the GDS element would be another story.... Read More
Top travel websites in the US - January 15 2011
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Top travel websites in the US - January 15 2011
By PhocusWire | January 19, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending January 15 2011.... Read More
Bloody Hertz - a very unofficial social media campaign
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Bloody Hertz - a very unofficial social media campaign
By Kevin May | January 19, 2011
If this is a subtle way of getting people to talk about car rental giant Hertz in social media, then it deserves plenty of praise - we're not so sure though.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - This Is My City
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TLabs Showcase - This Is My City
By Kevin May | January 19, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based travel television web production service This Is My City.... Read More
Travelport plays it straight over Priceline-American Airlines deal - for now
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Travelport plays it straight over Priceline-American Airlines deal - for now
By Kevin May | January 19, 2011
Travelport has reiterated its opposition to the American Airlines Direct-Connect system after seeing online agency client Priceline opt to partner with the airline.... Read More
Viator debuts in Asia with local site for Japan
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Viator debuts in Asia with local site for Japan
By Kevin May | January 19, 2011
Tours and activities online agency Viator launches its first language site in Asia this week with a dedicated service for travellers in Japan.... Read More
Top travel websites in India - January 15 2011
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Top travel websites in India - January 15 2011
By PhocusWire | January 18, 2011
Most popular travel websites in India for the week ending January 15 2011.... Read More
Gogobot creates Passport trip collection system
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Gogobot creates Passport trip collection system
By Kevin May | January 18, 2011
Google CEO Eric Schmidt's other plaything in the travel sector, Gogobot, launches a new tool this week allowing users to create pages documenting their favourite trips.... Read More
Analyst: Other airlines to join American Airlines in distribution fight
By Dennis Schaal | January 18, 2011
American Airlines may be standing up to the GDSs by itself for now, but other airlines will eventually join the push for lower distribution costs.... Read More
Kony snaps up $19.1 million in first investment round
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Kony snaps up $19.1 million in first investment round
By Kevin May | January 18, 2011
Mobile software company Kony Solutions, provider of services to the likes of United Airlines, has secured its first source of outside funding with a $19.1 million injection from Insight Venture Partners.... Read More
Voyage Prive debuts English-language mobile app with app-only deals
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Voyage Prive debuts English-language mobile app with app-only deals
By Dennis Schaal | January 18, 2011
Flash sales hotel site Voyage Privé introduced a free iPhone app in English and it is offering app-only add-ons to spark more interest in its mobile platform.... Read More
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