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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, SITA, Amadeus
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, SITA, Amadeus
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Air France-KLM partners with Google Cloud to boost data capabilities
News / Technology
Air France-KLM partners with Google Cloud to boost data capabilities
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2024
The partnership also enables Air France-KLM to take advantage of Google Cloud generative AI expertise as the airlines build a “common, joint and unique data lakehouse.” Read More
Garner on the continuing evolution of airline distribution
News / Distribution
Garner on the continuing evolution of airline distribution
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2024
In a keynote at The Beat Live, Cory Garner explained why airlines' interest in customer loyalty will help to boost their efforts to grow distribution through direct channels.   Read More
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
News / Distribution
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 22, 2024
CellPoint Digital intends to accelerate its global expansion and focus on optimizing payment services with $30 million in fresh funding. Read More
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
News / Technology
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2024
Digital ID and biometrics are the key drivers to a seamless experience for passengers to move smoothly through the airport. Read More
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
News / Online
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 16, 2024
OpenAirlines has secured new funding to advance sustainable aviation technology and support the industry’s decarbonization efforts globally. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel
News / Technology
SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2024
The collaboration will look at furthering interoperability, trust and data security as part of a Digital Travel Ecosystem initiative from SITA. Read More
Is the future of travel regulation digital and green?
News / Technology
Is the future of travel regulation digital and green?
By PhocusWright Research | November 11, 2024
According to Phocuswright Research, navigating a patchwork of regulations across borders is a major challenge for travel businesses. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: InterLnkd
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: InterLnkd
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
InterLnkd aims to integrate the travel industry with the fashion, beauty and retail sectors to drive new revenue for travel brands. Read More
When travelers want digital vs. human interaction
News / Technology
When travelers want digital vs. human interaction
By PhocusWright Research | November 7, 2024
  According to Phocuswright’s latest travel research report, travelers are not ready to give up the human touch when traveling, especially when it comes to customer service. Read More
Progress in air travel digital wallets as live test completed
News / Technology
Progress in air travel digital wallets as live test completed
By Matthew Parsons | November 5, 2024
The latest test of digital identity was carried out during a round-trip Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong International Airport and Japan’s Narita International Airport. Read More
Business travel, the CrowdStrike outage and the ongoing leakage battle
Opinion / Technology
Business travel, the CrowdStrike outage and the ongoing leakage battle
By Darrin Grafton - Serko | October 25, 2024
Serko CEO and co-founder Darrin Grafton discusses how businesses and travel industry stakeholders might ease travel policy leakage issues and ultimately provide a better experience for all. Read More
Avilabs lands €8M for airline disruption management technology
News / Technology
Avilabs lands €8M for airline disruption management technology
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2024
Iceland-based Avilabs has developed its Plan3 passenger disruption management system to help airlines when flights are hit by weather incidences and other irregular operations. Read More
Airlines are pushing ancillaries to boost revenue, but new offerings slow to come
News / Technology
Airlines are pushing ancillaries to boost revenue, but new offerings slow to come
By Morgan Hines | October 11, 2024
Ancillary services including baggage fees, meal upgrades, change fees and seat selection help boost airline profits, but why haven't airlines expanded their product catalog? Read More