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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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American Airlines files legal action against Travelport

By Dennis Schaal | November 6, 2010

The lawyers for American Airlines and Travelport had very busy Fridays as both companies took legal action against the other over American's notice that it will pull out of Orbitz and the consequent... Read More

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Travelport sues American Airlines to protect Orbitz

By Kevin May | November 6, 2010

Travelport is taking the legal route to protect Orbitz from being sidelined by American Airlines, with confirmation that papers were filed in a US court late on Friday 5 November. Read More

GDS Bitesize - service news, agreements, products from Amadeus, Travelport and Sabre

By PhocusWire | November 6, 2010

The latest news from the GDS world, including new airline agreements, product news and initiatives. Latest: Travelport connect anger/Southwest. Read More