The so-called New American has certainly arrived and is busily ending its long-running court battles with various parts of the industry – the latest being online travel agency, Orbitz.
More white doves of peace as Orbitz and American Airlines settle dispute
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Travelport and American Airlines kiss and make up, litigation over and distribution deal returns
March 13, 2013 By 1 Comment
Lawyers across the land will finally have to find new things to get their teeth into after American Airlines and Travelport settled their differences this week.
Before and after in the world of Passenger Service Systems for airlines
February 19, 2013 By 8 Comments
During a media day hosted recently by Farelogix in the US, Keith Wallis from Air Canada showed a few slides on his airline’s view of the future.
video advertisements
Sabre, American Airlines and a $280 million hand-shake?
January 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
Back in October 2012, when Sabre and American Airlines renewed their distribution agreement and ended their dispute in the courts, mystery surrounded a “monetary payment” between the pair.
Travelport and American Airlines agree quick extension to distribution deal as talks continue
November 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As American Airlines and Sabre (metaphorically) kind of kissed and made up yesterday in the courts, fellow distribution provider Travelport was also busy.
American Airlines and Sabre settle court battle
October 31, 2012 By 2 Comments
Not over just yet, but a significant development – Sabre and American Airlines have renewed their current distribution agreement and ended their dispute in the courts.
Advertisement
American Airlines moves to reassure agencies as Sabre trial nears
October 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
American Airlines has reiterated claims it wants to reach a “fair settlement” with Sabre and customers booking GDS-connected agents will not be affected in the upcoming antitrust trial.
Travelport knocked back after US court dismisses antitrust claim in American Airlines case
August 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Travelport is evaluating its options after a US federal judge granted a motion from American Airlines to dismiss antitrust claims against the carrier.
American Airlines offers direct-connect bounty via Priceline, talks with business travel giants stall
July 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
American Airlines is back in Direct-Connect mode, after its programme to try and turn the airline distribution model on its head fell by the wayside as it faced bigger battles.
Technology is NOT the barrier to accessing airline ancillary products
July 31, 2012 By 10 Comments
There has been a recent uptick in talk around increased costs associated with flying, and about the frustration consumers often face when dealing with airline ancillary fees like baggage and seat reservation fees.
