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NDC in a post-coronavirus world of airline distribution, part 1
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NDC in a post-coronavirus world of airline distribution, part 1
By Paul Byrne - OpenJaw Technologies | June 3, 2020
As we all work our way through the ramification of the impact of COVID-19, we can now see how fear of catching the virus could hamper the travel industry’s recovery for years. Read More
InPhocus, episode 11 - An opportunity for NDC post-coronavirus
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InPhocus, episode 11 - An opportunity for NDC post-coronavirus
By PhocusWire | May 21, 2020
Norm Rose, a Phocuswright analyst and veteran travel technology consultant, thinks the reset phase that airlines currently find themselves in will accelerate NDC as a standard (and more) in aviation. Read More
Lufthansa Group airlines to be removed from Sabre as pair fail to reach distribution agreement
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Lufthansa Group airlines to be removed from Sabre as pair fail to reach distribution agreement
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2020
Lufthansa and Sabre have been wrangling over distribution costs since 2015 - now the group's airlines are to be removed from the latter's global distribution system. Read More
InPhocus, episode 10 - Farelogix tells all on the failed Sabre deal
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InPhocus, episode 10 - Farelogix tells all on the failed Sabre deal
By PhocusWire | May 14, 2020
PhocusWire's Kevin May talks to Jim Davidson, CEO of Farelogix, to get his take on the entire story, including the background to the deal, the court case, the decision to nix the acquisition two weeks... Read More
Amadeus revenue drops by a quarter, agency air bookings slump 50%
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Amadeus revenue drops by a quarter, agency air bookings slump 50%
By Kevin May | May 12, 2020
Distribution revenue almost halved at Amadeus in the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic slammed traveler plans around the world. Read More
Sabre notes "massive challenge to the industry" as revenues slump by a third
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Sabre notes "massive challenge to the industry" as revenues slump by a third
By Kevin May | May 8, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has hit Sabre across all of its metrics, with revenue down from $1.05 billion in Q1 2019 to $659 million in the same period in 2020. Read More
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InPhocus, episode 9 - Stuck in the middle with you
By PhocusWire | May 7, 2020
We discuss how brands that sit between consumers and suppliers have been dealt with a number of issues relating to cash flow and appeasing their commercial partners during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
Despegar reports 32% hit to Q1 bookings, renegotiates Best Day acquisition
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Despegar reports 32% hit to Q1 bookings, renegotiates Best Day acquisition
By Linda Fox | May 6, 2020
Despegar says bookings are down 32% and revenue is down 43% as it puts cost-cutting measures in place. Read More
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Sabre and Farelogix $360M merger deal cancelled
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2020
Sabre and Farelogix are ending their plans to merge after a U.K. ruled against the deal. Read More
How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
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How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2020
No one can safely predict how long it will take for the industry to bounce back, but aviation experts are hoping for a return to 80% of pre-COVID-19 levels in two to three years.  Read More
How a travel startup is balancing a fine line between surviving and carrying on
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How a travel startup is balancing a fine line between surviving and carrying on
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2020
The U.K. government has pledged £250 million to help startups impacted by coronavirus. But it takes more than cash to ensure a brand can emerge from the other side of the crisis intact. Read More
Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
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Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2020
IdeaWorks sets out how travel will look different by the end of 2020, as sectors unravel how they and their partners will be forced to evolve. Read More
U.K. regulator blocks Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
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U.K. regulator blocks Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
By Linda Fox | April 9, 2020
The U.K.'s Competition & Markets Authority has blocked Sabre's acquisition of Farelogix, citing concerns around innovation in the space. Read More
InPhocus, episode 5 - Showing your value when a crisis hits
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InPhocus, episode 5 - Showing your value when a crisis hits
By PhocusWire | April 9, 2020
Miriam Moscovici of BCD Travel discusses what's at stake for business travel, the importance of sustainability and why face-to-face meetings will make a return. Read More
Sabre wins first U.S. stage of Farelogix acquisition antitrust case
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Sabre wins first U.S. stage of Farelogix acquisition antitrust case
By Kevin May | April 8, 2020
The U.S. Department of Justice launched its lawsuit in August last year, claiming the deal would eliminate competition that has, so far, "substantially benefited airlines and consumers." Read More
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