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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

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Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus briefs - January 2011

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2011

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

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Why the industry should wake up and smell the new distribution coffee

By Viewpoints | January 25, 2011

News flash: The travel distribution model is broken. In 2011, it just doesn’t make sense any more. Read More

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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

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