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Amadeus 2010 results - bitesize summary

By Kevin May | February 24, 2011

Amadeus released its full-year 2010 2010 results this morning. A quick overview is as follows: Read More

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Warning: Beware of corporate paralysis over airline distribution

By Viewpoints | February 24, 2011

Here we are, just over a month after Sabre announced that it will remove American Airlines displays from the Sabre GDS in August 2011. Read More

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American Airlines drops agent fare surcharge over Travelport row

By Kevin May | February 16, 2011

Another twist in the American Airlines-Travelport saga with news that the airline has axed the controversial fare surcharge it was imposing on agents. Read More

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US government delivers transparent warning to GDSs and online travel agencies

By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2011

The U.S. Department of Transportation wrote a "display bias" letter to major global distribution systems and online travel agencies, warning them "not to engage in undisclosed display bias." Read More

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Full content vs full capability - the wrinkle in airline distribution

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | February 14, 2011

Much has been written about "full content" being the way that GDSs control their relationships with the airlines. Read More

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Travelport: Third of Opinions members do not use Travelport

By Kevin May | February 13, 2011

Travelport was keen last week to mention the number of members using its Opinions networking and review service - but there was a more interesting stat behind the scenes. Read More

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What will be the best consequence of a new airline distribution model?

By Viewpoints | February 11, 2011

Despite the temporary truce between American Airlines and its GDS providers, the prospect of a breakaway remains a very real possibility. Read More

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Travelport sues American Airlines over Kayak discount

By Dennis Schaal | February 9, 2011

Travelport is seeking an injunction and damages against American Airlines, alleging that a 10% Kayak discount off American Airlines' fares violates Travelport's global distribution system full-content... Read More

Travelport pays Orbitz to shun direct-connects from American Airlines and other carriers

By Dennis Schaal | February 5, 2011

Travelport is using its financial muscle to ensure that Orbitz Worldwide does not establish a direct-connect with American Airlines -- or any other airline. Read More

Farelogix probes divergent Travelport views on Air Canada, American Airlines direct-connects

By Dennis Schaal | February 3, 2011

In its latest Ask the Question video, Farelogix points to the seeming contradiction between Travelport's praise of its direct-connect with Air Canada and vehement opposition to American Airlines Direct... Read More

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American Airlines sues Travelport and placates travel agencies on surcharge

By Dennis Schaal | February 1, 2011

While the viewing of American Airlines' flights is back to normal in the Sabre global distribution system, the airline has sued Travelport over display bias. Read More

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Outside view on American Airlines-GDS war: Brand loyalty and differentiation

By Glenn Gruber | January 31, 2011

I’ve been involved in the travel industry for about a year, so don’t have the evolution of airlines, GDSs and travel intermediaries that others have running through their veins. Read More

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The very public battle over travel data

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 31, 2011

Alongside the current war over distribution channels, GDSs and the airlines are actually locked in another battle over passenger information. Read More