American Airlines tried to drag an entrenched industry toward the airline's vision of a more productive distribution future. But the financial hit stung.
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.
The future role of the global distribution system could be a lot different than it is today. Amadeus is investing to ensure it maintains its place in that future.
American has thrown out its traditional playbook as blended travelers become one of its most lucrative customer segments. But will the good times continue?
Amadeus wants to get ahead of the changing travel industry through investments in new technologies like next-generation distribution, payments, and hotel software. Getting back into the black will help.
Global distribution system provider Sabre is alleging that beginning May 31 Hawaiian Airlines implemented a new distribution policy that prevented U.S.-based travel agents using Sabre from booking the airline’s inter-island…