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Travelport: Direct-Connect is not disruptive or innovative

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

Travelport has launched arguably its most stinging attack so far on American Airlines as the row over the airline's Direct-Connect model continues to escalate. Read More

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Why Direct-Connect could be a pain for travel agents

By Viewpoints | January 19, 2011

In a previous article, I talked about the spat between American Airlines and online travel agencies. But I mentioned that the GDS element would be another story. Read More

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Travelport plays it straight over Priceline-American Airlines deal - for now

By Kevin May | January 19, 2011

Travelport has reiterated its opposition to the American Airlines Direct-Connect system after seeing online agency client Priceline opt to partner with the airline. Read More

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Divide and conquer - the real story behind American Airlines row?

By Viewpoints | January 17, 2011

I have spent a long time trying to understand what American Airlines is trying to achieve by blowing out some of the main OTAs and by seeking to go "direct". Read More

American Airlines furor? Air Canada, Travelport declare world peace

By Dennis Schaal | January 13, 2011

American Airlines may be at war with the global distribution systems, but Air Canada and Travelport have declared world peace and the advent of Distribution 2.0. Read More

Did Orbitz-Travelport contract prohibit American Airlines Direct Connect?

By Dennis Schaal | January 12, 2011

More information is coming out about the ill-fated American Airlines and Orbitz Worldwide direct-connect negotiations, including the airline's allegations that talks turned sour when it learned that a... Read More

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Sabre hits American Airlines as distribution war escalates

By Dennis Schaal | January 5, 2011

Sabre has notified American Airlines that it intends to terminate their contract a month early, in August, and immediately began biasing the airline’s flights in availability and shopping displays. Read More

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Why the airline-online travel agency war will not evolve to hit hotels

By Viewpoints | January 3, 2011

Back in 2003-2004, the hotel industry implemented "next generation seamless" (NGS) connectivity, primarily to solve a rate accuracy problem. Read More

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American Airlines says sales up despite agency war, others very sceptical

By Kevin May | December 30, 2010

The battle between American Airlines and its online travel agency enemies has stepped up another gear with the airline claiming there is so far no impact at all on ticket sales. Read More

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Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus briefs - December 2010

By PhocusWire | December 28, 2010

Product news, releases, projects and more from the global distribution systems during December 2010 - all here in one easy read. Read More

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Travel technology stocks - winners and losers in 2010

By Kevin May | December 28, 2010

The past 12 months may have felt turbulent for businesses large and small across the travel, tourism and hospitality sector, but how pleased will shareholders be for those listed on the public markets? Read More

Is Sabre biasing American Airlines flights for employee travel?

By Dennis Schaal | December 23, 2010

If you are a Sabre employee heading to a business meeting, chances are you are not flying American Airlines these days. Read More

Travelport IPO? 2010 developments may weigh heavily

By Dennis Schaal | December 23, 2010

Travelport is keeping its IPO options open, after pulling back on a public offering attempt in London in February, but subsequent developments in 2010 certainly haven't improved its prospects. Read More

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Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row

By Kevin May | December 23, 2010

Expedia has removed fares from American Airlines in its search results in an unprecedented show of support for rival online travel agency Orbitz. Read More

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United to leave Travelport reservations system and transition to HP

By Dennis Schaal | December 23, 2010

The big decision is in: United Airlines plans to wean itself off its decades-long reservations-system provider, Travelport's Apollo, and to migrate its reservations to HP in 2012. Read More

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