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BA says: ‘We’re sorry’
Ginny McGrath - Aug 25, 2024
British Airways has made a public apology to customers following two days of disruption at Heathrow airport. A total 31…
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Travel agents can’t be beaten by internet
Ginny McGrath - Aug 25, 2024
A recent study that challenged consumers to use the internet to self-package a holiday concluded that travel agents can source…
BA shares climb despite cancellations
Ginny McGrath - Aug 25, 2024
British Airways’ shares continued to climb yesterday despite a second day of problems with flight cancellations at Heathrow. The company…
Not ALL Travelscene customers protected
Ginny McGrath - Aug 24, 2024
An ABTA spokesman has confirmed that not all customers of the Travelscene Group will be protected following the collapse of…
Travelscene collapse exposes protection loophole
Ginny McGrath - Aug 24, 2024
News that customers who purchased accommodation only with Travelscene subsidiaries are not protected exposes a loophole in the bonding system,…
Worldspan unveils new flexible airfare tool
David - Aug 24, 2024
Worldspan, L.P. introduced its Flex Shopping Options -- search tools said to enable agents, airlines and consumers to explore multiple…
Agents offered direct access to AirTrain rates
David - Aug 24, 2024
AirTran Airways formed a new partnership with AgentWare to offer agents direct access to Web fares via Trip Console and…
Sabre shines ‘Spotlight’ on hotels
David - Aug 24, 2024
Sabre Travel Network’s new Hotel Spotlight program is aimed at giving connecting travel agencies better hotel rates while also helping…
Blast hits Turkish resort
Phil Davies - Aug 24, 2024
Turkey’s biggest tourist resort has been rocked by an explosion. Sky News reported that the blast happened yesterday in the…
BA reopens bookings
Ginny McGrath - Aug 23, 2024
British Airways has resumed taking bookings for the coming Bank Holiday weekend after it reached an agreement with workers’ unions…
Travelocity to take reins of Europe businesses
Ginny McGrath - Aug 23, 2024
Travelocity plans to take control of its European businesses in a deal that will cost the company over 26 million…
TIPTO plans 19 agent roadshows
Phil Davies - Aug 23, 2024
A series of 19 roadshows for agents are planned for 2004-05 by the Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation (TIPTO). The…
