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American Airlines parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
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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
GDS news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - November 2011
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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
Travelport loses $19.7 million decision to former distribution partner
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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
MassiveGood charity project axed, travel technology worked but brand failed
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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
Court: American Airlines antitrust claims against Orbitz dismissed
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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
Airlines to triple ancillary revenue via travel agency involvement
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Airlines to triple ancillary revenue via travel agency involvement
By Linda Fox | November 18, 2011
Travel agents could boost airline ancillary revenue threefold via technology being integrated by the global distribution systems and other airline system suppliers Read More
Google gears up for international roll-out of Flight Search
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Google gears up for international roll-out of Flight Search
By Kevin May | November 16, 2011
Just two months after taking the covers off the first iteration in the US, other countries around the world will soon be getting the Google Flight Search product. Read More
No change in EasyJet business travel share after four year of GDS use
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No change in EasyJet business travel share after four year of GDS use
By Linda Fox | November 15, 2011
News this morning of EasyJet's renewed distribution agreement with Amadeus will come as no surprise to most. Read More
Google provides personalisation via context of search, travel way behind
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Google provides personalisation via context of search, travel way behind
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2011
Tales of frequent fliers getting the same letter three times from their favourite carrier have done the rounds but now airlines seem to be taking personalisation more seriously Read More
Did Orbitz dodge a bullet when Travelport restructured debt?
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Did Orbitz dodge a bullet when Travelport restructured debt?
By Dennis Schaal | November 11, 2011
Orbitz Worldwide undoubtedly had a lot at stake when Travelport sweated out restructuring its own debt. Read More
Tnooz-Travelport FREE Webinar: The hotel shopping dilemma - consumer, agency and distribution perspectives
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Tnooz-Travelport FREE Webinar: The hotel shopping dilemma - consumer, agency and distribution perspectives
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2011
Searching and booking accommodation have never been more complicated, especially as new channels emerge and existing ones evolve. Read More
Travelport opens Developer Network scheme
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Travelport opens Developer Network scheme
By Kevin May | November 10, 2011
Travelport is trying to meet the needs of third party IT specialists keen to access its data and services by opening up its Universal API programme to developers. Read More
Amadeus third quarter 2011 results - at-a-glance summary
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Amadeus third quarter 2011 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May | November 9, 2011
Amadeus released its third quarter 2011 results today. A quick overview is as follows: Read More
Travelport CEO: We have resources and momentum
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Travelport CEO: We have resources and momentum
By Dennis Schaal | November 9, 2011
Having seen his company recently restructure its heavy debt load, Gordon Wilson, Travelport president and CEO, wants to get the word out that Travelport has "momentum." Read More
Travelport third quarter 2011 results - top-line digest
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Travelport third quarter 2011 results - top-line digest
By Kevin May | November 9, 2011
Travelport released its third quarter 2011 results today. A quick overview is as follows: Read More
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