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Google-ITA Software deal: Amadeus expects EU scrutiny

By Kevin May | September 14, 2010

Global distribution system Amadeus has broken cover and says it is anticipating scrutiny by European regulators over Google's acquisition of ITA Software. Read More

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Travelport gears up for launch of Universal API

By Kevin May | September 9, 2010

Slated for release in the next few weeks, details are beginning to emerge about the long-awaited official launch of the Universal API project by Travelport. Read More

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Identifying bad wolves and luddites in the airline industry

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 6, 2010

I keep digging to find out where the issues lie in the ancillaries debate as so many people seem to be so upset by it. Read More

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Travelport points finger at airlines over ancillary development

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 2, 2010

The debate over ancillary services and who is responsible for developing relevant technology for it appears to have taken another twist this week. Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal: Major European headache surfaces

By Kevin May | September 1, 2010

Google could be facing a series of awkward regulatory hurdles in Europe even if its acquisition of ITA Software is approved by US antitrust officials. Read More

Amadeus H1 2010 results - bitesize summary

By Kevin May | August 31, 2010

Amadeus released its H1 2010 results this morning. A quick overview is as follows: Read More

Travelport -- the waiting game

By Dennis Schaal | August 24, 2010

Waiting for its IPO window of opportunity, Travelport apparently is mulling some debt financing. Read More

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Clarke of Travelport on Google-ITA Software, IPO, airline contracts

By Dennis Schaal | August 5, 2010

Travelport recently released revision 4 of its e-Pricing airline shopping and faring tool and President and CEO Jeff Clarke says e-Pricing will continue to compete with ITA Software's QPX solution... Read More

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Travelport agencies to sell United ancillary services, Economy Plus seating

By Dennis Schaal | August 4, 2010

Travelport and United Airlines extended their content agreement two years, and as part of the pact travel agencies hooked up to the Apollo, Galileo and Worldspan global distribution systems should be... Read More

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Airlines versus Global Distribution Systems: Welcome to the new Cold War

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 4, 2010

So the gloves are coming off and the simmering dispute between the airlines and the GDSs over non-traditional content distribution is breaking out into war. Read More

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Why hotels and online travel agencies still share a common goal

By Viewpoints | July 15, 2010

In recent months, much has been written about the relationship between hotels and online travel companies, in part due to ongoing debate over public policy matters. Read More

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Travelport gushing over strong start to Leisure agent portal

By Kevin May | July 14, 2010

Travelport appears to be popping the champagne after just five weeks since the relaunch of its Travelport Leisure hotel portal for travel agents. Read More

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Continental-Travelport extension -- Will 2011 airline distribution talks be a tame affair?

By Dennis Schaal | July 8, 2010

Will the much-anticipated U.S. airlines-global distribution systems contract showdowns of 2011 turn into a dud? Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal hits a snag, array of other interested parties

By Kevin May | June 29, 2010

Expedia, Travelport and Kayak have all woken to news this morning that they are potential bidders for ITA Software, the travel technology firm also being courted by Google. Read More

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Travelport IPO resurrection gaining momentum, New York replaces London

By Kevin May | June 25, 2010

Way back in February 2010, just ten days after Travelport ditched its IPO on the London Stock Exchange, finance folk in the US predicted a return to the idea later in the year. Read More

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