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Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies

By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2025

While the majority of airlines agree that retailing is important, there are a few key reasons why they're hesitant to move forward. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: DerbySoft, Ixigo, UATP, Veltra and more...

By PhocusWire | March 21, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation

By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025

The corporate venture branch will invest the funding over the next five years, focused primarily on early-stage opportunities. Read More

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Airline IT spend hits $37 billion in 2024

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2025

SITA's latest airline investment report reveals cybersecurity, data analysis and passenger management are the top areas carriers plan to devote IT resources to this year. Read More

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British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025

The airline is working to enhance the customer experience through a new website and mobile app while a new payment platform and revenue management system will also help drive efficiency. Read More

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Air France-KLM partners with Amadeus for multi-million investment towards retailing

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2025

Air France-KLM is the fourth airline partner for Amadeus Nevio after Finnair, Saudia and British Airways. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more

By PhocusWire | January 24, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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SeatBoost lands funding from International Airlines Group

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2024

SeatBoost enables live auctions on mobile devices at the airport enabling passengers to bid to upgrade their seat and providing airlines with incremental revenue. Read More

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Airline alliances redouble efforts to make multicarrier itineraries seamless

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 29, 2024

As the three major alliances have reached something close to global coverage, using technology to facilitate seamless, multicarrier journeys has become a priority. Read More

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Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans

By D.J. Catron | April 18, 2024

The last of the three major U.S. airlines to embrace modern retailing and distribution announced the partners it will work with, including IATA and ARC. Read More

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IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort

By Morgan Hines | February 28, 2024

International Airlines Group has entered a 14-year contract with Twelve, purchasing 260 million gallons of an alternative, sustainable fuel to power five European airlines. Read More

News / Online

ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023

This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb. Read More

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Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023

Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More

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Getting beyond the impasse between airlines and the corporate travel community

By Linda Fox | October 6, 2023

Frustration between airlines trying to seek more modern ways to sell their products and corporate travel managers who feel left behind bubbled over this week at the Institute of Travel Management... Read More

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3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023

PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the hurdles aviation faces going forward during the World Aviation Forum 2023. Read More

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