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Articles tagged “sabre”

Business Travel

Sabre Searches for Deal as the Air France-KLM Distribution Surcharge Looms

Wasn't the whole point of these surcharges to prevent the global distribution systems from taking a cut of that juicy ancillary money that is now flowing in? One has to wonder what the terms of Air France-KLM's deal with Amadeus and Travelport really are. For now, it looks like the global distribution systems that took the new distribution capability seriously are reaping the rewards.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Airlines

British Airways Wants to Get Smarter About Selling Airline Tickets

Airlines have long hoped for a technological development that would enable them to take back control from travel's middlemen. The New Distribution Capability was supposed to be that solution, but change of this magnitude takes time. At the moment, the British Airways parent seems more than happy to eat up the cost.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

British Airways Wants to Get Smarter About Selling Airline Tickets

Online Travel

Travel Megatrends 2018: Back-End Travel Tech Gets a Design Renaissance

The travel industry urgently needs operational software that normal people find intuitive, flexible, and powerful. Otherwise it will lose efficient early-career workers to other sectors that have superior tools.

Sean O’Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Travel Megatrends 2018: Back-End Travel Tech Gets a Design Renaissance

Travel Agents

British Airways Surcharge Means Travel Agents Won’t Get Lowest Fares Through Sabre

Airlines have learned that standing up to the global distribution system giants can actually yield benefits. It has been a hard-earned victory.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

British Airways Surcharge Means Travel Agents Won’t Get Lowest Fares Through Sabre
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Airlines

What Can Airlines Learn From Amazon, Google and Uber About Dynamic Pricing?

While the industries may be vastly different, the airline industry can learn a lot from the leading digital innovators out there when it comes to dynamic pricing strategies.

Sabre + Skift | 7 years ago

What Can Airlines Learn From Amazon, Google and Uber About Dynamic Pricing?

Online Travel

Sabre Stays Profitable After Layoffs as the Company Vows to Become Nimbler

Investors liked Sabre's third quarter revenue and profit report. But the verdict is still out on whether the company is relying on cheap fixes like layoffs to hit its targets or if it is laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

Sabre Stays Profitable After Layoffs as the Company Vows to Become Nimbler
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Airlines

Why Airlines Need to Let Their Pricing Strategies Tell Their Story

By taking a more scientific and strategic approach to pricing, airlines have the opportunity to drive customer satisfaction and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Sabre + Skift | 7 years ago

Why Airlines Need to Let Their Pricing Strategies Tell Their Story

Travel Booking

4 Takeaways on the Future of Travel Distribution and the Accompanying Channel Shock

Airlines around the world are looking to revamp their distribution and merchandising efforts. Most of the innovation is happening in Europe right now, but U.S. airlines are starting to experiment, as well.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

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Business Travel

It’s Time to Close the Gap Between Corporate and Leisure Travel Tools

Leisure travel has seen increased technology capabilities in recent years, but managed travel still lags far behind. Using an integrated tool that incorporates mobile experiences found in the leisure space can help close the gap to improve traveler satisfaction, drive adoption, and increase savings.

Sabre + Skift | 7 years ago

It’s Time to Close the Gap Between Corporate and Leisure Travel Tools

Business Travel

American Airlines Revives Direct-Connect Moves While Sabre Questions Feasibility

American is reviving its direct-booking conflict with distribution middlemen like Sabre. Advances in technology and fat profits at U.S. airlines make the threat more plausible now than a decade ago.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

American Airlines Revives Direct-Connect Moves While Sabre Questions Feasibility