social checkins

Tripbirds uses the social graph and check-ins to provide travel tips

December 21, 2011 By Linda Fox 1 Comment

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Sweden-based Tripbirds, a new travel service which taps into the social graph of Facebook and check-ins for travel advice.

Filed Under: TLabs Tagged With: facebook, foursquare, Gowalla, social checkins, TLabs, tlabs showcase, trip planning, tripbirds

Airport social check-ins mean miles for United-Continental frequent flyers

December 15, 2011 By Dennis Schaal Leave a Comment

United and Continental airlines are now handing out miles and other perks to road warriors when they use Facebook and Foursquare to check-in through their social networks at various US airports.

Filed Under: Mobile Tagged With: airport checkins, Continental Airlines, ezRez Software, facebook, foursquare, frequent flyers, merchandising, MileagePlus, OnePass, perks, social checkins, TopGuest, United Airlines

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