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Rafat Ali, Skift | 9 years ago
Airlines
Anything that makes BYO easier, as well as build loyalty among existing customers will pay off in the long run.
Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago
SITA's solution lets smaller airlines raise their mobile game. But truthfully, there are plenty of big airlines (hello, United) that need help with mobile, too.
Online Travel
Tablets are trendy and we love them, but mobile phones are in consumers' pockets, pocketbooks, hands or just a few feet away, and travelers are using them to dream of their romantic getaway in Tahiti (or Namibia).
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago
Vincent Trivett, Skift | 10 years ago
The Travel Wallet is a nice touch, as frequent flyers can now easily access mobile boarding passes, one-time United Club passes and flight notifications in one place. Beyond that the app has some nice additions, but nothing that knocks your socks, or anything else, off.
Hotels
HotelTonight has succeeded by having a singular focus on mobile. It provides a model for how startups can take on incumbents without losing focus.
Business Travel
Avis could make some inroads when using Google Wallet, with its location attributes, to make some enticing offers to road warriors on the go.
Ryanair's smartphone app replicates the cheap feel of its website, and offers users little in the way of what they need a mobile airline app for: real-time updates, gate info, and easy access to customer service.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago