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Articles tagged “ndc”

Hotels

Does Accor Plan to Be the Next WeWork?

Hotel group Accor has big ambitions in Asia for its co-working brand Wojo. But it probably shouldn't count on the region rolling out the red carpet for remote workers.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Does Accor Plan to Be the Next WeWork?

Coronavirus

Emirates Wants to Shake Up Ticket Sales Through Closer Ties to Travel Agencies

Emirates is one of the largest airlines yet to try to shake up how tickets are sold worldwide. Sabre is at the negotiation table to avoid a content cutoff in July, while other tech partners and travel agencies are still figuring out how to adapt to the new commercial model.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Emirates Wants to Shake Up Ticket Sales Through Closer Ties to Travel Agencies

Coronavirus

Sabre Makes a Bold Bet It Can Simplify the Way Airlines Sell Seats

There’s an advantage to simplicity in retail. It’s worked wonders for companies like Apple, but then they’ve never had to work with airlines.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Sabre Makes a Bold Bet It Can Simplify the Way Airlines Sell Seats

Airlines

Air France-KLM Joins Airlines Getting Ahead of Fare Wars by Mimicking Uber

Suddenly the phrase "continuous pricing" is on the lips of airline executives worldwide. The reason is that price competition will be fierce once international air travel rebounds. The new pricing method promises to help airlines extract the most money possible from passengers based on their willingness to pay.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Air France-KLM Joins Airlines Getting Ahead of Fare Wars by Mimicking Uber
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Airlines

New Report: Five Trends That Will Transform Corporate Air Travel Retailing in 2021

It’s been a year like no other for business travel. What does the future hold, particularly when it comes to buying, selling, and servicing corporate travel flights? This new report offers some predictions.

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) + Skift | 3 years ago

New Report: Five Trends That Will Transform Corporate Air Travel Retailing in 2021

Business Travel

The Hidden Costs of Airlines Selling Direct

The surcharges may be disappearing, but the pressure will be on travel agencies to keep up with the airlines, and passengers may ultimately be left picking up the tab.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

The Hidden Costs of Airlines Selling Direct

Airlines

British Airways Says Pandemic Isn’t Deterring Agency Support for Booking Tickets With New Tech Method

When the pandemic hit, some industry leaders forecast airlines and travel agencies would set aside their plans to reshape how tickets are distributed and sold. But a top executive at British Airways has some evidence to the contrary.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

British Airways Says Pandemic Isn’t Deterring Agency Support for Booking Tickets With New Tech Method

Airlines

Qantas Pursues Breakaway Distribution Strategy Despite Grumbling From Some Travel Agencies

Qantas has been coy about its bold distribution strategy launched last year, rarely talking about it since the pandemic struck. Here's an update from the company, plus what you need to know that's missing in its official statements.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Qantas Pursues Breakaway Distribution Strategy Despite Grumbling From Some Travel Agencies

Coronavirus

Europe’s Uncertain Future Weighs Heavily on Amadeus

It's hard to predict an aviation rebound, so diversifying further into cruise and rail could help the tech business gradually recover, especially if pent-up demand for European travel materializes.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Europe’s Uncertain Future Weighs Heavily on Amadeus

Business Travel

Southwest Airlines Looks Beyond the Downturn to a Corporate Travel Recovery

Airlines need to choose their battles carefully. In Southwest's case, will this combination of technology partnerships and airport testing be enough to bring business trips back at scale?

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Southwest Airlines Looks Beyond the Downturn to a Corporate Travel Recovery