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American Airlines slams Expedia for fare display snub
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
American Airlines has reacted angrily to an incendiary move by Expedia to limit the airline's fares from search results, claiming the "discriminatory action is unwarranted".... Read More
Travelport IPO? 2010 developments may weigh heavily
By Dennis Schaal | December 23, 2010
Travelport is keeping its IPO options open, after pulling back on a public offering attempt in London in February, but subsequent developments in 2010 certainly haven't improved its prospects.... Read More
Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row
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Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Expedia has removed fares from American Airlines in its search results in an unprecedented show of support for rival online travel agency Orbitz.... Read More
United to leave Travelport reservations system and transition to HP
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United to leave Travelport reservations system and transition to HP
By Dennis Schaal | December 23, 2010
The big decision is in: United Airlines plans to wean itself off its decades-long reservations-system provider, Travelport's Apollo, and to migrate its reservations to HP in 2012.... Read More
Top travel websites in Brazil - December 18 2010
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Top travel websites in Brazil - December 18 2010
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending December 18 2010.... Read More
Amadeus taking low-key stance over Travelport-American Airlines spat
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Amadeus taking low-key stance over Travelport-American Airlines spat
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Whilst Sabre rushed to the defence of GDS rival Travelport on Tuesday evening after the row with American Airlines escalated further, Amadeus is keeping quiet.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Ticketmunky
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TLabs Showcase - Ticketmunky
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based online travel agency focusing on rail season tickets, Ticketmunky.... Read More
VisitBritain launches check-in game through Facebook Places
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VisitBritain launches check-in game through Facebook Places
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Nice idea from VisitBritain using social media and location check-ins to attract people to a global competition running through its Facebook page.... Read More
Most popular France travel websites - December 18 2010
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2010
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending December 18 2010.... Read More
HomeAway lets you vacation like an Obama
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HomeAway lets you vacation like an Obama
By Dennis Schaal | December 22, 2010
Some lodging websites such as iStopOver and Airbnb let you rent rooms in homes or apartments and live like a local, but HomeAway takes a different marketing angle -- with HomeAway you can vacation like an Obama.... Read More
Delta cites Apple experience, exits CheapOair, BookIt.com, OneTravel
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Delta cites Apple experience, exits CheapOair, BookIt.com, OneTravel
By Dennis Schaal | December 22, 2010
If the American Airlines decision to pull its flights off Orbitz has U.S. online travel agencies and global distribution systems shuddering, Delta Air Lines is sending a more subtle message.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - TourSpot
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TLabs Showcase - TourSpot
By Kevin May | December 22, 2010
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based mobile travel development firm TourSpot.... Read More
Most popular UK travel websites - December 18 2010
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending December 18 2010.... Read More
Skobbler aims to take mobile mapping fight to Google
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Skobbler aims to take mobile mapping fight to Google
By Kevin May | December 22, 2010
Berlin-based map app service Skobbler wants to grab a share of the offline mobile map market before the other web giants wade in with their own connection-free platforms.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - December 18 2010
By PhocusWire | December 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending December 18 2010:... Read More
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