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Online Travel Aerial Warfare Update: American Sues Sabre

2011-01-11 by Phil Butler

American Airlines ticket sales

The online airfare wars escalate as American files suit against Sabre in an attempt to force American’s “direct connect” initiative. With battle lines clearly drawn, can American Airlines win the real or PR war where going back to a closed system is concerned? Not likely, but the story is never the less interesting. Who will take American’s side is the burning question of the day?

Tags: airfares, American Airlines, Delta, Expedia, online tickets, online travel, Orbitz, price, Sabre, ticket wars, travel prices, travel wars

Is American Airlines Spinning Out of Control?

2010-12-30 by Phil Butler

American't Airlines

The shakeup for air travel bookings online continues today with American Airlines’ contention that their ticket sales have never been better – even without Orbitz and Expedia. The airline neglects to point out an email marketing initiative instigated simultaneously with dumping Orbitz, and the fact that ticket sales for every airline have risen these last few days. What is the customer to make of supposedly trusted travel partners when low blows are the trend?

Tags: airline bookings, airline business, airline PR, Alexa, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, economic war, Expedia, Google Adwords, Kayak, online tickets, online travel, Orbitz, OTA's, price wars, travel prices, Travelocity

American Airlines Gut Punches Orbitz

2010-11-06 by Phil Butler

Jeff Clarke may be feeling pressured

Travelport and Orbitz sue American Airlines over intended breakup of ticket sale deal. American wants exclusivity and no competition, while online travel companies demand choice for their customers. In what appears to be a move in protest of Travelport’s Southwest deal, AA aims to leverage their position. Meanwhile, Orbitz stocks tumble when they can afford it least.

Tags: airline tickets, airlines, American Airlines, Expedia, online tickets, online travel, Orbitz, resellers, Sabre, Soutwest Airlines, ticket sales, travel stocks, Travelport

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