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TUI uses Yammer to bring private social network to agents and operators

By Kevin May | January 6, 2012

Interesting idea from TUI Travel to embrace web tools to improve relationships between its tour operating brands and retail travel agents, using private social network Yammer. Read More

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Travelport makes changes to Agility package for agencies in Americas

By Kevin May | January 2, 2012

Interesting news emerging from the world of agency distribution as it appears some Travelport customers have won a concession over the introduction of its Agility scheme. Read More

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GDS news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - December 2011

By PhocusWire | December 22, 2011

Product news, releases, projects and more from the global distribution systems during December 2011 - all here, in one easy read. Read More

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Travelport stands firm on introduction of Agility despite pressure from agent groups

By Kevin May | December 22, 2011

Travelport has no intention of delaying the start date for implementation of Agility, a programme to introduce new desktop features and connection charges to agents. Read More

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IATA found in breach of regulations over use of PaxIS, Europe data to be removed

By Kevin May | December 16, 2011

A rather big and messy storm of a story has taken another twist in Europe after IATA was found in breach of flight data regulations on its PaxIS product. Read More

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Sabre litigation, backed by 100 lawyers, could be resolved before American Airlines reorganizes

By Dennis Schaal | December 9, 2011

How will the American Airlines bankruptcy filing impact the airline's disputes with Sabre and Travelport? Read More

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The case for a new airline distribution model [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Viewpoints | December 8, 2011

Today, airlines distribute and sell their products in two ways: through their websites/call centers (direct channel) or through travel agents and online travel sites (indirect channel). Read More

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Jizo claims major distribution first for travel search, opens up Russia

By Kevin May | December 5, 2011

Fledgling startup Jizo is claiming a significant role in the evolving world of airline distribution this week by becoming the first travel search engine to get access to Russian airlines. Read More

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Travelport prepares agents for platform overhaul, launches Agility and subscription fees

By Kevin May | December 1, 2011

Travel agencies connected to the Travelport-run GDSs were notified this week of significant changes to the core platform and their commercial terms from 2012. Read More

Webinars / Online

Tnooz-Travelport Webinar: VIDEO - The hotel shopping dilemma

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2011

Searching and booking accommodation have never been more complicated, especially as new channels emerge and existing ones evolve. Read More

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American Airlines parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

By Kevin May | November 29, 2011

AMR Corporation, parent of American Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, a move it says will allow the airline to reorganise its debt structure. Read More

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GDS news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - November 2011

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2011

Product news, releases, projects and more from the global distribution systems during November 2011 - all here, in one easy read. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport loses $19.7 million decision to former distribution partner

By Dennis Schaal | November 28, 2011

Travelport says it will take a $19.7 million "extraordinary cash charge" in the fourth quarter because of an arbitrators' decision which favored a former national distribution company partner. Read More

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MassiveGood charity project axed, travel technology worked but brand failed

By Kevin May | November 25, 2011

Travel industry involvement in the high-profile and star name-backed MassiveGood fundraising scheme has been terminated after poor results and problems with branding. Read More

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Court: American Airlines antitrust claims against Orbitz dismissed

By Dennis Schaal | November 22, 2011

A federal judge in Texas terminated Orbitz Worldwide as a defendant in an antitrust lawsuit brought by American Airlines and dismissed several claims against Travelport and Sabre, as well. Read More

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