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Article
March 1, 2016
#EducatingPiers: Four common travel myths busted
The UK travel industry was understandably riled after watching Piers Morgan’s rather ill-informed interview on Good Morning Britain with Association of British Travel Agents spokesman Sean Tipton. Irked by the perceived “price hiking” of travel during school...
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Article
March 31, 2016
3 Millennial trends to get you thinking about your payment process
In less than a decade, millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce. The generation of the confident and self-expressive “youngsters” born between 1980 and the early 2000’s will be the largest group of travelers...
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Article
April 23, 2013
A Mickey Mouse business?
Retailers outside of the travel industry verticals have evolved the way in which they sell products and services, and now consumers expect airlines will merchandise in the same way. Airlines must focus on becoming better retailers,...
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Article
July 25, 2017
A new decision support tool for managing airline frequent flyers
Loyalty in travel is a big deal: the value of miles outstanding on airlines balance sheets sits in the hundreds of billions of dollars. And many of these miles were purchased by banks, who regularly use...
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Press Release
January 22, 2018
Aegean Airlines and Sabre renew distribution and technology partnership
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has renewed its distribution agreement with Aegean Airlines to continue providing full content through the Sabre Travel Network global distribution system (GDS). ...
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Article
October 28, 2015
Agencies can use the power of the platform to stay ahead
As competition in the travel industry intensifies, the ability to deliver quick itinerary options for customers, value and savings in travel bookings, and insightful reporting is becoming increasingly important. So how do agencies do that within...
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Article
May 6, 2013
An e-Commerce marketplace built on robust technology
The importance of an airline’s e-Commerce strategy cannot be understated. Successful airlines must build their direct channel to serve travelers as a retailer. This infographic highlights some of the critical parts to meet the needs of...
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Article
July 28, 2016
Back to the bundle: The next evolution of air merchandising
For both travel companies and travelers, air merchandising is more important than ever. Travelers today want to book their ideal journey and are happy to pay for extras that add value to their itinerary. It’s this demand...
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Article
February 4, 2016
Beyond the industry milestone: American Airlines paid seats available in Sabre
The news so far has focused on innovation, company firsts, and partnership. It’s for a good reason. The availability of American’s Preferred and Main Cabin Extra Seats through Sabre’s travel marketplace using NDC-based technology standards represents...
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Article
January 23, 2018
Cost is still king for travelers – but how you deliver the lowest fare is key
Travelers are becoming more demanding. They want personalized travel experiences. They want convenience and the ability to book quick and simply. And they want to know they’re getting the best options available. It’s no surprise...
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Article
November 30, 2015
Customer-centric airline retailing: An infographic
Utilize Personalization To Optimize The Customer Sales And Service Experience Sabre Airline Solutions has released a new whitepaper highlighting the business challenges faced by airlines in the areas of customer data, personalization, and retailing. Brand differentiation...
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Article
September 13, 2018
Embracing technology and demographic changes
Part 4 of the series “Diversification: The Art of Creating Unique Value” Diversification – the art of creating unique value. A new era for an established agency In part 2 and 3 of our OTA diversification series, we...