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Articles tagged “gds”

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Airlines

How Travel Agencies Should Think About New Airline Distribution Tech

Travel agencies can benefit substantially from the level of personalization that NDC offers, but they have to develop new technological capabilities to realize those benefits.

Travelport + Skift | 5 years ago

How Travel Agencies Should Think About New Airline Distribution Tech

Business Travel

Qantas to Levy Surcharges on Travel Agencies That Don’t Join Program Starting in August

In Australia, the New Distribution Capability is moving from a vague concept to an active business model, as Qantas urges travel agents to sign up to a new channel with expanded content. Those who miss the June 30 deadline could lose out on some enhancements but also face new fees for airline bookings.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Qantas to Levy Surcharges on Travel Agencies That Don’t Join Program Starting in August
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Airlines

New Airline Distribution Tech Will Allow Agencies to Improve Customer Experience

The airline retail ecosystem appears to be overcoming the New Distribution Capability-related teething troubles and is finally getting the technical details right. This means that travel agencies can look forward to taking advantage of some real tangible benefits.

Travelport + Skift | 5 years ago

New Airline Distribution Tech Will Allow Agencies to Improve Customer Experience

Travel Booking

What a Breakup of Big Tech Could Mean for Travel

Going down the rabbit hole and considering the effect of a big tech crackdown in travel, Google and global distribution systems have perhaps the most to lose. It's likely, though, that few, if any, of Elizabeth Warren's proposed restrictions will ever become U.S. law.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

What a Breakup of Big Tech Could Mean for Travel

Airlines

Lufthansa Looks at Taking Over Thomas Cook-Owned Airline Condor

Lufthansa sees Condor as a good fit for its existing business. The question is would Thomas Cook split up its airline, and would competition regulators allow it?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Lufthansa Looks at Taking Over Thomas Cook-Owned Airline Condor

Airlines

Why Airlines Are Finally Seeing Lower Distribution Costs: New Skift Research

The battle over airline distribution costs has been fought from boardrooms to courtrooms to the press. Though each airline is in a unique position, we examine the industry-wide data to take a cold look at the facts as best as possible.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago

Why Airlines Are Finally Seeing Lower Distribution Costs: New Skift Research

Online Travel

Travelport Sees India as Its Path to Reverse Market Share Losses

Gordon Wilson, the CEO of Travelport, said in an interview that he sees India as one of the drivers of its long-term growth. That's plausible, but not assured. Private equity should take the company private to shield it from quarterly earnings pressure, and allow it to invest properly to make the most of its varied opportunities.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Travelport Sees India as Its Path to Reverse Market Share Losses

Airlines

Unraveling the Web of Airline Distribution: New Skift Research

Airline distribution needs to change to keep up with the modern economy. Its tech is evolving, but it takes time to turn around such a large and complex ship. Will changes come fast enough to avoid outside disruption?

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 6 years ago

Unraveling the Web of Airline Distribution: New Skift Research

Online Travel

Video: Sabre CEO Believes Airlines Can Get More Creative With Fees

Sabre CEO Sean Menke is right when he says consumers want the ability to comparison shop before they make travel plans. But his ideas about making airline fees more complicated — and lucrative — might not be so popular.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 6 years ago

Video: Sabre CEO Believes Airlines Can Get More Creative With Fees

Travel Technology

Video: Why Travelport Is Betting Big on Payments and Mobile Booking

Travelport has worked hard over the last few years to develop new airline merchandising and travel payments solutions on a global level. Next comes the challenge of driving wider adoption in the marketplace.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Video: Why Travelport Is Betting Big on Payments and Mobile Booking