British Airways claims airline first for Windows mobile

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Bragging rights today for British Airways with the launch of the first app to offer mobile boarding to users of the new Windows Phone 7.

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HP downsizes contractor workforce on passenger service system

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HP downsized a contingent of contractors working on its Agilaire Passenger Service Solution and American Airlines’ Jetstream projects, according to sources.

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Google testing new display for flight search results

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Google is quietly trying out some new functionality around flight searches, using the UK as a test bed to display journey duration and available airlines.

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What a switch — Pegasus Solutions handling airlines, cruise, vacation rentals

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Pegasus Solutions’ core business is hotel reservation and distribution technology, including its hotel switch, but the company is getting involved in airline, rail, cruise and vacation rental reservations, too.

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Top travel websites in the US – May 21 2011

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Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending May 21 2011.

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EasyJet claims ash cloud disruption validates need for detection technology

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Low-cost carrier EasyJet is looking for an aircraft to test its prototype volcanic ash detection equipment this week, having a live case study to work with hanging over northern Europe.

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How to follow European ash cloud travel updates on social media

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One thing the disruption to European air traffic in 2010 as a result of a volcanic eruption in Iceland taught the travel industry was the power of social media.

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Momondo latest metasearch to join mobile app push

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European metasearch provider Momondo has joined the ranks of its competitors and launched its first smartphone application for flight search.

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Top travel websites in the UK – May 21 2011

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Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending May 21 2011.

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The evolution of the GDS model

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Many travellers – and perhaps many in the industry – must be confused and somewhat bemused by the current arcane disputes over distribution costs.

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