Metasearch

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the metasearch sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

WhichAirline reboots with Hipmunk-style visual flight search
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WhichAirline reboots with Hipmunk-style visual flight search
By Sean O'Neil | November 28, 2012
For years, European metasearch flight booking engine WhichAirline.com has struggled to gain traction with users. Now it is hoping that a Hipmunk-style visual flight search interface will catapult it... Read More
The world (kind of) according to Steve Hafner of Kayak
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The world (kind of) according to Steve Hafner of Kayak
By Kevin May | November 16, 2012
Buoyed no doubt after trousering a hefty sum as a result of selling the company he co-founded to Priceline, Steve Hafner of Kayak was in waspish/humorous (take your pick) form this week. Read More
Kayak admits being crappy outside of the US, promises new attack on Europe (thanks to Priceline)
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Kayak admits being crappy outside of the US, promises new attack on Europe (thanks to Priceline)
By Kevin May | November 15, 2012
Grinning from ear to ear, post-acquisition by Priceline, Kayak CEO and co-founder Steve Hafner still found time at the PhoCusWright Conference to tell everyone exactly what they already knew. Read More
Momondo name to carry Cheapflights into non-English speaking territories
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Momondo name to carry Cheapflights into non-English speaking territories
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2012
Cheapflights Media has rebranded to Momondo Group as it prepares to extend its presence to non-English speaking destinations. Read More
Priceline-Kayak deal: Airlines are the winners (again)
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Priceline-Kayak deal: Airlines are the winners (again)
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 11, 2012
In 2008, Delta announced its long awaited marriage to Northwest Airlines. In doing so it started in motion a chain of events that continues to define the market for the distribution of air products. Read More
Priceline-Kayak deal: Marketing expertise and global footprint at heart of $1.8 billion takeover
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Priceline-Kayak deal: Marketing expertise and global footprint at heart of $1.8 billion takeover
By Evan Konwiser | November 8, 2012
Priceline is acquiring Kayak for $1.8 billion in cash and stock. Yes, read it again. While unexpected, interestingly the news does not fundamentally tell us anything about the industry. Read More
Priceline buys Kayak for $1.8 billion
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Priceline buys Kayak for $1.8 billion
By Kevin May | November 8, 2012
In a leftfield move, Priceline has agreed to buy metasearch engine Kayak for $1.8 billion. Read More
Wanderu aims to be the Kayak of intercity rail and bus travel
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Wanderu aims to be the Kayak of intercity rail and bus travel
By Sean O'Neil | November 5, 2012
Wanderu is a ground transport metasearch website that helps travelers find and book inter-city bus and train travel. Read More
The Scan: Dohop relaunches and more travel tech news
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The Scan: Dohop relaunches and more travel tech news
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2012
Dohop, Reevoo, Honeywell, OnAir, GoIndonesia and STA Travel all appear in our roundup of the stories making news and driving opinion on 1 November. Read More
Booking.com and Skyscanner check in with first Windows 8 apps
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Booking.com and Skyscanner check in with first Windows 8 apps
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2012
Booking.com's first foray on to the Windows 8 platform comes as no surprise given the sales it is already seeing via its mobile website and existing applications. Read More
Travelzoo remains confident in long term, but current plight disappointing
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Travelzoo remains confident in long term, but current plight disappointing
By Kevin May | October 25, 2012
Wobbles at travel deal service Travelzoo, with it posting falls in revenue and net income for the third quarter of 2012 and its share price hitting a two-year low today. Read More
Google Flight Search one year on - no wonder rivals can sleep safely in their beds at night
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Google Flight Search one year on - no wonder rivals can sleep safely in their beds at night
By Kevin May | October 9, 2012
When the CEO of Kayak told CNBC recently that Google Flight Search was "an inferior product" to his own service, some might have considered it typical Steve Hafner posturing. Read More
Momondo factors in cost and convenience for flight rating system
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Momondo factors in cost and convenience for flight rating system
By Linda Fox | August 28, 2012
Momondo reckons it's stepping metasearch up a gear with a flight rating system which aims to strike a balance between price and duration Read More
Skyscanner invades China, inks flight search deal with web giant Baidu
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Skyscanner invades China, inks flight search deal with web giant Baidu
By Kevin May | August 23, 2012
After setting up operations in Singapore and Russia, UK-based travel search engine Skyscanner has an evenbigger target now: China. Read More
Kayak second quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Kayak second quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May | August 22, 2012
Kayak released its second quarter results for 2012 today. A quick overview follows: Read More
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