With American Airlines bogged down in its reorganization efforts, a judge in a Texas state court has delayed the beginning of a jury trial in the airline’s antitrust suit against Sabre for a couple of months.
Start of American Airlines-Sabre antitrust case extended two months
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In a perfect Direct Connect world it should be love at first sight for airlines and agencies
October 13, 2011 By 11 Comments
In my keynote at this week’s CASMA conference in Beijing, I wanted to create a vision of what an airline that is serious about Direct Connect (DC) as a distribution option should work toward.
Travelport wins latest battle to preserve American Airlines tickets on Orbitz
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Almost forgotten in recent months due to various other battles between American Airlines and the GDSs, but a case surrounding the airline’s fares on Orbitz has also been ticking over for the best part of ten months.
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American Airlines and Sabre GDS showdown delayed until at least mid-2012
September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Well, 2011 certainly won’t go down as a definitive year for airline direct-connect versus GDS distribution.
Epic web battles: Airlines fees vs lower fares
September 5, 2011 By 8 Comments
There have been some epic battles over the years as industries have had to reinvent themselves as a result of the internet and electronic devices.
American Airlines now talking Direct-Connect with American Express, no deal though
August 19, 2011 By 3 Comments
More curious moves in the world of Direct-Connect at American Airlines, with the airline saying it is now in talks with American Express Global Business Travel.
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Delta increases share by squeezing online travel agencies and metasearch
August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Delta.com is making strides in increasing its share of ticket sales as the airline’s tough-guy approach with online travel agencies and metasearch engines seems to be working.
American Airlines and HRG to explore Direct-Connect deal
August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Global corporate travel giant Hogg Robinson has turned the distribution debate screw just a little tighter by revealing talks are taking place with American Airlines to use the famed Direct-Connect.
GDS squabbles, how they relate to rail and evolution of the model
August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Since the beginning of time in the travel industry, there has been a need for content aggregators of some description.
American Airlines and Travelport extend agreement beyond 2011
July 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
American Airlines and Travelport say they’ve extended their global distribution system full-content agreements beyond 2011.
