Low cost carrier Southwest Airlines has a cushion of almost 10% in terms of market share over its nearest rival Delta in the top ten US airline websites.
Southwest extends lead – Top US travel sites, August 13 2011
American Airlines reassures agencies over Sabre impasse

Travel agencies were told this week by American Airlines that the carrier will do everything it can to issue fares and availability despite its dispute with Sabre.
Guidefabrik puts QandA service in the hands of tourism websites

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based Guidefabrik, a B2B question-and-answer service.
EasyJet returns to top, Air France drops – Top France websites, August 13 2011
All change again in the upper echelons of the airline websites in France with EasyJet regaining top spot and Air France pushed back to third position.
How quickly mobile has come on in travel, now Asia beckons

Just a few years ago, when Mobile Travel Technologies was working with its first airline client, seven flight reservations in one week was cause for celebration at the Dublin-based travel industry mobile specialist.
Online agency sets sail with cruise spin-off BonVoyage

Sunshine.co.uk has finally unveiled its major push to take on the cruise sector with the launch of BonVoyage today.
Jetstar on heels of Qantas – Top Australia travel websites, August 13 2011
Qantas might be hitting the headlines for wrong reasons this week (redundancies, restructuring, etc), but it should also look out for sister carrier Jetstar.
Can the latest dip into the global hotel ID swamp work?

The Travel Technology Initiative recently announced the launch of TTIcodes, an initiative to create “the definitive listing of properties” core information.
Why the belle has no clothes at the rental marketplace ball

Airbnb and the fast-growing number of rental marketplaces seem like the belles of the ball among travel-related web sites this year.










