Airlines on track to directly control the majority of ticket sales: study...
Airlines are continuing to gain more control of ticket distribution with the proportion of tickets sold via directly controlled channels increasing. “Airlines continue to increase the proportion of tickets sold via their directly controlled distribution channels and I predict that...
Baidu to invest US$306m in Qunar...
Chinese language Internet search provider Baidu and travel search engine Qunar have signed a definitive agreement under which Baidu has committed to make a US$306 million strategic investment in Qunar. The investment will make Baidu the majority shareholder of Qunar....
Simplifying direct payments to the airline and reducing the cost of distribution...
SITA has stated that it has come up with the airline industry’s first next-generation payments platform, which allows airlines to strengthen their direct channel sales. With SITA’s new Horizon Payment Services airlines can access, through one standardised interface, multiple payment...
“Three quarters of Thomson holidays are not available anywhere else”: press ad...
Thomson Holidays has launched a ‘There’s no comparison’ press campaign to reinforce the strength, true value and exclusivity of Thomson’s holiday offering. A number of key national newspapers have been chosen for the release of this ad. The campaign highlights...
lastminute.com launches credit card, features contactless payments option...
Online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com has launched a new credit card in the UK market. The card, launched in partnership with MBNA and MasterCard, offers a rewards programme, earning points on all card purchases, combined with exclusive frequent offers...
American Airlines can seek court order against Sabre: reports...
American Airlines can’t be stopped from seeking a court order barring Sabre from listing the carrier’s fare and flight data below that of rivals in displays for travel agents. According to a report filed by dallasnews.com, a Texas judge ruled...
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