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Online Travel

Facebook hires its first head of travel, Lee McCabe

The hiring doesn't mean that Facebook will be getting into travel transactions any time soon, but it does want to fine-tune its message to the travel industry.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Airlines

Google's answer to Passbook? Google Now delivers United boarding passes to Android users

Airlines likely will now start delivering their boarding passes to the Android side of the mobile ledger through the Google Search app.

12 years ago

Cruises

Cruise giant debuts beta site Cruiseline.com with verified reviews

With their verified reviews, Cruiseline.com and HotelMe have laid down a challenge for TripAdvisor. There is little reason for TripAdvisor to maintain an either-or stance in its preference for reviews that aren't verified, and perhaps TripAdvisor will entertain some changes.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Airlines

Food and drink are now just one tap away for MasterCard users on US Airways

US Airways was first to implement MasterCard PayPass technology, but perhaps other carriers didn't want a system that treats one card brand different than others.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Online Travel

GateGuru responds to user backlash by adding back features the airport app removed

GateGuru's challenge will be to figure out how it can continue to offer the features that its user base loves while finding a way to either increase engagement when the user isn't at the airport (like its rivals at TripIt), or make more money from them when they are.

Jason Clampet | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Travel industry analyst Harteveldt joins Hudson Crossing

Hudson Crossing will undoubtedly pick up some new clients with Harteveldt's hiring.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Most popular travel app download? A map of your destination

Functional apps that serve a real purpose – getting around a city, weather reports – are the most popular among travelers, another bad sign for a growing number of pretty inspirational apps.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Airlines

Etihad announces plans for in-flight Wi-Fi only hours after Qantas kills its own connectivity

In-flight Wi-Fi is an expensive undertaking for airlines that can stand to wait for future profits, a luxury that Qantas couldn’t afford but Etihad is more than able to swallow.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Airlines

Qantas kills long-haul in-flight wi-fi; people want sleep instead

Qantas, already troubled with all kinds of operational and management issues, wants to focus less on forward-looking-profits-in-future services. Understandably.

12 years ago

Online Travel

Thomson apologies to tour customer over abusive emails

Whether an employee interfered with customer service emails or an agent went rogue, Thomson needs to enhance its oversight. And its compensation offer seems paltry considering what the customer was subjected to and the disappointing experience on the tour.

James Hall | 12 years ago