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easyJet introduces priority boarding service

04-Dec-2006
UNITED KINGDOM : easyJet announced (04-Dec-06) plans to introduce an online priority boarding reservation service, called ‘Speedy Boarding, offering passengers the opportunity to secure a place in the initial boarding group and have a choice of seats.

Monarch reports high proportion of seats allocated onlin

30-Nov-2006
UNITED KINGDOM : Monarch reports (29-May-06) approximately 40% of passengers choose to pre-allocate seats online

Gol renews internet services agreement with Navitaire

29-Nov-2006
BRAZIL : Gol updated and renewed (29-Nov-06) its reservation system agreement with Navitaire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, enhancing the carriers existing internet sales and support arrangements.

easyJet renews insurance agreement with Mondial Assistance.

14-Nov-2006
UNITED KINGDOM : easyJet signed a three-year pan-European agreement with Mondial Assistance, renewing its agreement to provide online travel insurance to easyJet passengers in 16 countries,

JetBlue continues GDS engagement.

10-Nov-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue Airways and Amadeus signed (10-Nov-06) a long-term content agreement,

Flybe launches check-in text

02-Nov-2006
UNITED KINGDOM : Flybe announced (02-Nov-06) plans to implement a text message check-in service, one of a series of measures the carrier has adopted to encourage passengers to avoid manual check-in at manned locations.

Mango gets the pips from its website.

30-Oct-2006
South Africa-based LCC start-up, Mango, was reportedly temporarily unable to take internet bookings after the midnight launch of its website, flymango.co.za, on 30-Oct-06.

JetBlue expands cooperation with global distribution systems

19-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue signed (19-Oct-06) a five-year full content distribution agreement with

Ryanair introduces priority boarding

18-Oct-2006
IRELAND : Ryanair announced (18-Oct-06) plans to implement online check-in and priority boarding for passengers for a charge of

Southwest launches giftcards in stores

18-Oct-2006
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (18-Oct-06) plans to sell USD50 and USD100 gift cards at

GoAir launches home delivery.

06-Jul-2006
GoAir signed (06-Jul-06) a contract with ExpressIT to provide home delivery of air tickets to customers.

Virgin Blue Selects AirMax Suite from Sabre Airline Solutions

06-Jul-2006
AUSTRALIA : (SABRE AIRLINE SOLUTIONS) Virgin Blue Airlines has selected the Sabre AirMax Revenue Management Suite to meet the airline's expanding revenue management requirements.

SkyEurope outsources call centre.

02-Jul-2006
SLOVAKIA : SkyEurope Airlines announced (02-Jul-06) it reached an agreement to sell its Central Reservation call centre operation.

Air Arabia develops new LCC reservation system.

24-Jun-2006
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Air Arabia announced (24-Jun-06) that Information Systems Associates (ISA), a JV between Air Arabia and John Keells Holdings, have developed a new LCC reservation system, AccelAero.

Monarch reports high proportion of seats allocated online

29-May-2006
UNITED KINGDOM : Monarch reports (29-May-06) approximately 40% of passengers choose to pre-allocate seats online before departure.

Monarch reports high proportion of seats allocated online.

29-May-2006
UNITED KINGDOM : Monarch reports (29-May-06) approximately 40% of passengers choose to pre-allocate seats online before departure.

Amadeus launches new distribution solution to revolutionise the low cost carrier market

27-Apr-2006
Madrid (AMADEUS) - Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has rolled out a new technology solution which will revolutionise the low cost airline market.

Sabre signs agreement with Jeju Air

12-Apr-2006
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS (Sabre) - Sabre Airline Solutions today announced that Jeju Air has signed an agreement for the MRO solution offered through Sabre's recently established global alliance with Ramco.

Virgin Blue Launches Another Innovation for Travellers

03-Mar-2006
AUSTRALIA : Online, Realtime Currency Conversion - Virgin Blue has launched another initiative for travellers who book their flights online Dynamic Currency Conversion.

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