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Travel technology stocks - winners and losers in 2010
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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
Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row
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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
United to leave Travelport reservations system and transition to HP
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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
Amadeus taking low-key stance over Travelport-American Airlines spat
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Amadeus taking low-key stance over Travelport-American Airlines spat
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Whilst Sabre rushed to the defence of GDS rival Travelport on Tuesday evening after the row with American Airlines escalated further, Amadeus is keeping quiet. Read More
Sabre backs Travelport over American Airlines dispute
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Sabre backs Travelport over American Airlines dispute
By Kevin May | December 21, 2010
Such is the potential for disruption to the status quo of airline distribution that normally bitter rivals are suddenly supporting one another publicly. Read More
Judge denies Travelport request for American Airlines injunction
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Judge denies Travelport request for American Airlines injunction
By Dennis Schaal | December 21, 2010
Travelport said a judge in Chicago denied its request for a preliminary injunction against American Airlines, which sought to remove its inventory from Orbitz.com. Read More
Travelport poised to bias American Airlines flights as airline surcharge begins
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Travelport poised to bias American Airlines flights as airline surcharge begins
By Dennis Schaal | December 17, 2010
Travelport is poised to begin biasing certain American Airlines' flights by including an airline surcharge to travel agencies in fare displays, fare quotes and shopping displays beginning Dec. 20. Read More
MassiveGood spends $11M, attracts $200,000 in donations so far
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MassiveGood spends $11M, attracts $200,000 in donations so far
By Kevin May | December 1, 2010
MassiveGood, a global fundraising campaign backed by a string of travel companies and celebrities, has raised less than a quarter of a million dollars in six months. Read More
Buying air tickets was always tricky and is still a mess - is change coming?
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Buying air tickets was always tricky and is still a mess - is change coming?
By Viewpoints | November 23, 2010
Twenty years ago I used to run the largest air consolidator business in Scandinavia. We had a single aim: to have the best and the most fares you could find. Read More
Travelport wins restraining order against American Airlines withdrawal from Orbitz
By Dennis Schaal | November 19, 2010
A judge in Chicago today temporarily blocked American Airlines from terminating its contracts with Orbitz Worldwide Dec. 1. Read More
Clarke: Travelport watching Kayak, General Motors IPO efforts
By Dennis Schaal | November 17, 2010
Travelport is keeping its options open about going public and is gauging its prospects as it observes how General Motors, Kayak and private equity-held companies are faring in their IPO efforts, an... Read More
American Airlines: Travelport using intimidation tactics
By Dennis Schaal | November 10, 2010
American Airlines and Travelport -- already facing off in courtrooms in Chicago and Fort Worth, Texas -- traded charges today about who pays for flight and optional services access if travel agents hook... Read More
Travelport Q3 2010 results - bitesize summary
By Kevin May | November 10, 2010
Travelport released its Q3 2010 results this afternoon. A quick overview is as follows: Read More
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