A new problem for OTAs: Airline websites are outselling them in the US

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For the first time, more US fliers say they typically use airline websites to book airplane tickets than they use OTAs, says a new study from travel consultancy PhoCusWright.

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So you think you found the lowest airfare? Guess again

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Airlines deliberately make it difficult for you to find the best airfare.

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United Airlines grapples with communications strategy with this weekend’s reservations systems and website cutovers

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This weekend will be a momentous one for the merged United and Continental airlines, HP and Travelport, but the airline’s customers may not yet be fully aware of the extent of the changes and the potential short-term pitfalls.

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Airline websites get activities through iSeatz-Viator ties

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A new partnership between iSeatz and Viator means that several airline and rail websites would be able to give consumers the option of buying in-destination tours and activities within the booking path.

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