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ATPCO adds testing, vaccine requirements to flight search results

2 March 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A mock-up of the ATPCO COVID-19 testing data on display

Airlines and online travel agencies can now quickly and easily inform passengers of destinations’ COVID-19 testing requirements inline as part of flight searches. The new data distributed by industry stalwart ATPCO provides clear details about which countries and airlines require proof of a negative COVID-19 test before departure and if vaccination is required to enter a country.

This story is about: ATPCO, COVID-19, OTA, OTAs, Routehappy Filed Under: Distribution

Fareportal sues JetBlue as access is cut

7 January 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

JetBlue faces accusations of excluding online travel agencies to “illegally acquire, enhance, and maintain its monopoly over passenger air travel” in markets where it holds a dominant share. Fareportal, parent of CheapOair, filed the suit this week after the carrier cut off access for Fareportal to sell the carrier’s fares.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, distribution, JetBlue, lawsuit, online travel agency, OTA, OTAs Filed Under: Distribution

Gulf Air picks Routehappy Rich Content from ATPCO for digital merchandising

26 November 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The deals keep rolling in for ATPCO as it secures another customer for its Routehappy Rich Content offering. Bahrain’s Gulf Air signed a five year contract to include the content on the GulfAir.com website as part of the company’s efforts to modernize and enhance its flight shopping display.

This story is about: ATPCO, distribution, GDS, Gulf Air, New Distribution Capability, online travel agency, OTA, OTAs, Routehappy Filed Under: Distribution

AirAsia to begin ticket sales for other airlines

12 November 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Making good on a promise by CEO Tony Fernandes earlier this year, AirAsia is poised to sell tickets for other airlines on its website. Fernandes confirmed the plans on Monday, with further details to come in a formal announcement next week. The effort is the latest step in the company’s efforts to grow beyond just being an airline into a digital services company that just happens to also operate planes.

This story is about: AirAsia, distribution, FTE, FTEAsia19, Future Travel Experience, online travel agency, OTA, OTAs Filed Under: Distribution

Kayak picks ATPCO’s Routehappy Rich Content to enrich flight details

5 November 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Next Generation Storefront - including the Routehappy Rich Content - will change the way travelers shop for airfares

Chalk up another win for ATPCO and the Routehappy rich content it distributes. Kayak signed a deal last week to bring the details into its metasearch engine, helping passengers to better understand what they are purchasing, beyond just a seat from point A to point B.

This story is about: 30K, ATPCO, distribution, GDS, Kayak, New Distribution Capability, online travel agency, OTA, OTAs, Routehappy Filed Under: Distribution

ATPCO boosts rich data distribution with Amadeus, Sabre deals

28 October 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Next Generation Storefront - including the Routehappy Rich Content - will change the way travelers shop for airfares

The online flight shopping experience is about to become a far richer experience. Amadeus and Sabre, two of the largest distribution platforms, will soon have the ability to include far more details about the inflight travel experience and amenities for travelers, helping to shift away from price and schedule as the dominant comparison metrics.

This story is about: Amadeus, ATPCO, distribution, online travel agency, OTAs, Routehappy, Sabre Filed Under: Distribution

Delta’s upgrade efforts continues to spread

15 July 2019 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Want a first class seat on Delta? Join the many, many passengers who are paying more to sit there.

Delta Air Lines is selling more upgrades than ever, which is both good news and bad news for the SkyMiles loyalty program. But probably more good than bad.

This story is about: Delta Air Lines, earnings call, frequent flier, frequent flyer, GDS, loyalty, OTA, OTAs, SkyMiles, upgrade, upgrades Filed Under: Distribution, Loyalty

Google Flights expands amenities details with Routehappy by ATPCO

26 June 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The flight amenity info shown on Google Flights is about to get more detailed thanks to an updated 5-year deal with ATPCO

The flight amenity info shown on Google Flights is about to get more detailed thanks to an updated 5-year deal with ATPCO

This story is about: ATPCO, CTrip, Google, Google Flights, metasearch, OTA, OTAs, Routehappy, TravelSky Filed Under: Distribution

CTrip, Routehappy team for improved online shopping experience

17 May 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Millions of passengers across Asia will soon have access to more and better information when shopping for flights thanks to a new partnership between CTrip and Routehappy by ATPCO.

This story is about: ATPCO, CTrip, distribution, online travel agency, OTA, OTAs, Routehappy Filed Under: Distribution

Kiwi offers legal support for sketchy flight bookings

27 February 2019 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Do you hate following the rules? Feel like airlines need to be taught a lesson in what’s really fair when it comes to fares? Online travel site Kiwi.com wants to help out, possibly even including legal counsel.

This story is about: Kiwi, lawsuit, OTA, OTAs Filed Under: Distribution

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