Technology
Flight Centre nabs majority stake in travel tech company
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly’s editor managed to update her computer this morning and only had two meltdowns in the process, which is a tech achievement in itself.
Technology
New marketplace lets travel agents avoid GDS surcharges (and keep incentives)
This article is all about GDS, the NDC and LCCs. If all of those acronyms have gone right over your head, we suggest skipping to the next story.
Technology
Emirates waives GDS surcharge for Travelport-connected agencies
Has Emirates’ new GDS booking surcharge left you fuming? Immediately de-fume with this … unless you’re not with Travelport, of course
Aviation
Virgin Australia renews GDS agreement with Sabre, resumes Melbourne services and drops flight sale
We’re spoiling you on Travel Weekly today with a triple treat of news from Virgin.
Technology
Flight Centre boosts tech credentials with new investment
The industry behemoth has announced a new tech investment which, to be honest, has gone right over the head of Travel Weekly’s editor.
Technology
Amadeus promotes Montgomery to General Manager
by Daisy Melwani
Montgomery has been with the GDS since January 2016 after holding various senior roles in the Australian travel and aviation industries.
Technology
Sabre Christmas Party Pics!
by Daisy Melwani
The annual Sabre Christmas party kicks off industry festivities yet again! A sneak peek into what the GDS giant got up to this year to celebrate a successful 2016.
Technology
Air Tickets new website up and running
by Travel Weekly
Air Tickets has a grand spanking new website that will help agents book tickets in a flash
Technology
Ancillary sales skyrocket for Amadeus
by Daisy Melwani
An almost 100% increase in travel agency sales of ancillaries and revenues skyrocketing to Euro 4 billion are proving beautiful music to Amadeus’ ears.
Technology
Sabre Xmas party pics
by Daisy Melwani
Sabre once again brought its A-game and Veuve to its end of year Christmas bash.
Aviation
Travel Agents
Lufthansa GDS fee commissionable
by Daisy Melwani
The airline says it now offers a seamless solution for its GDS surcharge.
Technology
Virgin extends ties with Sabre
by Daisy Melwani
Virgin Australia has renewed its technology agreement and widened the scope of its relationship with GDS tech firm Sabre.