Expedia Affiliate Network benefits from Farelogix direct connect in AirTran deal

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As Expedia Inc. partner Sabre shuns Farelogix, the Expedia Affiliate Network is benefiting from Farelogix direct-connect technology.

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Distribution questions loom following US approval of Southwest-AirTran merger

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What will happen to AirTran distribution on online travel agency websites once its merger and integration with Southwest Airlines gets under way in earnest?

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Southwest to acquire AirTran and stick with free bags policy

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Southwest Airlines’ agreement to acquire AirTran Airways for $1.4 billion could have one reservations system provider and major online travel agencies feeling pinched.

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British Airways, Alaska Airlines, AirTran scoring points for Points.com

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Consumers looking to redeem sometimes-wasting away airline miles are finding a few more options on Points.com these days.

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Tech tidbits from United Airlines, AirTran Airways

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United Airlines and AirTran Airways released their fourth quarter 2009 financial results and there were a few tech items immersed in all of the news.

United, which narrowed its loss to $240 million for the quarter, revealed that increases in fees for first and second bags, ticketing and reservations changes accounted for a 0.4 percentage point uptick in PRASM (passenger revenue per available seat mile) in the fourth quarter. However, overall PRASM declined 5.2% in the quarter.

United recently named Thomas O’Toole as its chief marketing officer. Part of O’Toole’s responsibilities will be to further develop the airline’s mechandising strategy, which includes bag fees and Economy Plus seating.

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