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IT, GDS & Distribution easyJet introduces priority boarding service04-Dec-2006UNITED 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 onlin30-Nov-2006UNITED KINGDOM : Monarch reports (29-May-06) approximately 40% of passengers choose to pre-allocate seats online Gol renews internet services agreement with Navitaire29-Nov-2006BRAZIL : 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-2006UNITED 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-2006UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue Airways and Amadeus signed (10-Nov-06) a long-term content agreement, Flybe launches check-in text02-Nov-2006UNITED 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-2006South 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 systems19-Oct-2006UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue signed (19-Oct-06) a five-year full content distribution agreement with Ryanair introduces priority boarding18-Oct-2006IRELAND : Ryanair announced (18-Oct-06) plans to implement online check-in and priority boarding for passengers for a charge of Southwest launches giftcards in stores18-Oct-2006UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines announced (18-Oct-06) plans to sell USD50 and USD100 gift cards at GoAir launches home delivery.06-Jul-2006GoAir 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 Solutions06-Jul-2006AUSTRALIA : (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-2006SLOVAKIA : 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-2006UNITED 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 online29-May-2006UNITED 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-2006UNITED 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 market27-Apr-2006Madrid (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 Air12-Apr-2006SOUTHLAKE, 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 Travellers03-Mar-2006AUSTRALIA : Online, Realtime Currency Conversion - Virgin Blue has launched another initiative for travellers who book their flights online Dynamic Currency Conversion. |