Articles tagged “gdses”

Tourism

America’s Favorite Flight Destinations in 2023? Cancun and London

Flight booking data reveals Americans' top worldwide and domestic destinations so far this year. Tourism marketers take note, especially of changes from the 2019 rankings.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

America’s Favorite Flight Destinations in 2023? Cancun and London

Airlines

American Airlines CEO Defends Direct Selling Push in Face of Travel Agent Complaints

American Airlines's top boss Robert Isom feels confident in the carrier's evolving distribution strategy, the most assertive of all the carriers in the Americas. But some travel agents still feel bullied.

Selene Brophy | 8 months ago

American Airlines CEO Defends Direct Selling Push in Face of Travel Agent Complaints

Travel Technology

Amadeus Waves Off Concerns About Airlines’ Direct Distribution Push

Amadeus makes a plausible case that it will come out ahead after all the ongoing changes to how airlines distribute their tickets to travel agencies evolve.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Amadeus Waves Off Concerns About Airlines’ Direct Distribution Push

Online Travel

Lufthansa and Travelport Reach Ceasefire in Distribution Battle

Lufthansa appears to be playing well what could've been a weak hand in its negotiations with distribution middlemen. But this deal also may help tech player Travelport level the playing field with some of its rivals.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Lufthansa and Travelport Reach Ceasefire in Distribution Battle

Online Travel

Amadeus’ Improving Performance Mirrors the Gradual Travel Rebound

As goes Amadeus, so goes the travel industry. The travel tech company said its June revenues were the best since the pandemic began. That was another positive signal for the sector as a whole.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Amadeus’ Improving Performance Mirrors the Gradual Travel Rebound

Airlines

Sabre Calls American Airlines a ‘Jilted Suitor’ in Response to Suit Over Delta Deal

The American versus Sabre lawsuit touches on bigger questions of how to fairly display ticket prices to agencies and consumers. Most tech providers and regulators must face these questions as airlines unbundle and repackage more airfares and upsells.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Sabre Calls American Airlines a ‘Jilted Suitor’ in Response to Suit Over Delta Deal

Online Travel

Amadeus Wins British Airways Parent Over to Its New Way of Selling Fares

Amadeus's deal with International Airlines Group shows a path forward in the contentious contract disputes it has had with many airlines over distribution costs and methods. The technology giant's earnings report on Friday was broadly in line with expectations.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Amadeus Wins British Airways Parent Over to Its New Way of Selling Fares

Online Travel

The Startup That Could Bring Airline Ticket Shopping to Amazon

Airlines are increasingly using application programming interfaces, or APIs, to distribute their fares. That could let Amazon and other companies more easily sell tickets. That opens up an opportunity for tech players.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

The Startup That Could Bring Airline Ticket Shopping to Amazon

Online Travel

Lufthansa Group Shifts to Next Phase of Its Pioneering Distribution Strategy

Lufthansa Group may have done more than any other airline group to aggravate Amadeus, Travelport, and especially Sabre in recent years. Yet a grudging truce in the distribution battle may be possible, according to this exclusive interview with a top executive.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Lufthansa Group Shifts to Next Phase of Its Pioneering Distribution Strategy

Online Travel

Travelport Dodges Bankruptcy Thanks to $500 Million Pact With Lenders

Travelport's backers have won their feud with lenders. Now Siris Capital and Elliott Management's asset management arm need to defeat payment firm Wex in court over a disputed eNett sale.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago