EU simplifies airline ticket booking system to boost competition (People's Daily)
The European Commission unveiled a plan on Thursday to simplify rules for computerized reservation systems (CRS) in a bid for better competition in the airline ticket distribution market. The revised rules for CRS, used by travel ag ......more...Sophie Butler: travel advice (Daily Telegraph)
What are your rights when an airline lets you down, asks Sophie Butler....more... EU advocates more competition in airline ticket IT systems (PublicTechnology.net)
The European Commission has adopted a proposal to simplify and modernise the two-decade-old rules for computerised reservation systems (CRS). These systems are used by travel agents to book airline tickets on behalf of their customers....more... Airline award sparks ticket rush (The Star--The People's Paper)
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia's winning of the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation's Airline of the Year 2007 award has sparked a ticket rush. In recognition of the award, the budget airline has put on offer 400,000 specially-priced tickets. Bookings have doubled overnight....more... MMI Travel appointed General Sales Agent for Kingfisher Airlines in Dubai (AME Info)
Dubai-based MMI Travel has been appointed General Sales Agent (GSA) for Kingfisher Airlines in Dubai, United Arab Emirates....more... Hidden Airline Fees (ABC 15 Phoenix)
We've come to expect certain extra charges when we fly, like paying for overweight bags. But travel experts say there are a bunch of new, obnoxious hidden fees...lurking where you least expect them....more... Travel: Making it home for the holidays with minimal hassle (Market Watch)
WASHINGTON (Medill News Service) -- As you head to the airport this Thanksgiving for the annual trip to Grandma's, brace yourself. Airports will serve an estimated 27 million passengers nationwide between Friday and the Sunday after Thanksgiving, a 4% increase over last year and a record high, according to the Air Transport Association of America, an airline trade group. ......more... (AFX UK Focus) 2007-11-15 11:44 GMT: EU to simplify airline ticket reservation system (Interactive Investor)
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - The European Commission said it intends to simplify computerised reservations systems (CRS) in the airline ticket distribution market to boost competition....more... EU Cracks Down on Airline Ticket Sites (BusinessWeek)
A Europe-wide sweep-investigation of travel Web sites looked at clear pricing, fair contract terms, and availability of offerings. Offenders could face legal action ...more... |