Break up Expedia — it may wield too much power over Priceline’s fate.
Gilliland: Sabre thinking of IPO — eventually
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sabre CEO Sam Gilliland is openly talking about the company “going out into the public markets eventually.”
Southwest on AirTran code share, Groupon discounts, TripIt and Traxo
October 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
After delaying a decision on a new reservations system a few months ago, Southwest Airlines says it is now hard at work building a code-share capability to use with merger partner AirTran Airways.
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Traxo and AwardWallet urge travelers to get Southwest back on track
October 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Two loyalty program tracking sites, Traxo and AwardWallet, are urging travelers to contact Southwest Airlines to reverse its no-tracking policy.
Southwest delays reservation system decision — Is there a method to the madness?
July 15, 2011 By 6 Comments
With an integration of recently acquired AirTran on the agenda, Southwest Airlines has decided to delay a decison on selecting a new reservation system provider.
Distribution questions loom following US approval of Southwest-AirTran merger
April 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
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 grounds planes, social media takes over commentary
April 3, 2011 By 5 Comments
Southwest Airlines is inspecting 81 of its Boeing 737 aircraft after a hole mysteriously appeared in the roof of the fuselage during a flight in the US.
Southwest Airlines officially adds TripAdvisor reviews and stealthily debuts inspiration pages
February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Southwest Airlines announced improvements to its hotel pages, adding TripAdvisor ratings and reviews, and stealthily carried out a soft launch of the Southwest Getaway Finder, a themed search for destinations, hotels and flights.
Open Allies for Airfare Transparency clearly opposes direct-connect
January 20, 2011 By 4 Comments
Open Allies for AirFare Transparency made its debut with a website, extensive roster of founding members, a whitepaper and a call for major airlines to abandon any direct-connect plans they may have.
Southwest considering Sabre or Amadeus for new reservations system
December 16, 2010 By 4 Comments
Southwest Airlines is actively considering a switch to a new internal reservations system and has narrowed its choices of vendors to Sabre and Amadeus.
