Travel Technology News Page 36
Travelport becomes exclusive domestic distributor for Air India
Travelport has won a competitive tender process undertaken by Air India for the sole provision of distribution of its domestic flight content in the airline’s home market.
Gallego to lead Corporations segment at Amadeus
Amadeus has announced that Ángel Gallego has been appointed executive vice president of the Corporations segment in Travel Channels, effective immediately.
Oman Air launches WhatsApp service to guests
Oman Air has introduced a new WhatsApp service which enables its guests to communicate instantly with airline staff via the popular app.
Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech for sustainable fuel flight
The aviation industry has taken a step toward making commercially-viable sustainable aviation fuel a reality – thanks to a world first flight by Virgin Atlantic and LanzaTech, supported by long-term partner Boeing.
Trainline signs Real Russia partnership to open new routes
The partnership means Trainline now provides customers with access to iconic trans-continental journeys like the famous Trans-Siberian Express, and the high-speed Sapsan trains between Moscow and St. Petersburg or Nizhny Novgorod.
Bangkok Airways partners with Amadeus for tech overhaul
Bangkok Airways has chosen Amadeus Altéa passenger service system to deliver an extensive transformation of its core technology systems.
Saga debuts new trade website to UK market
Saga have today announced the launch of a new trade website and booking engine, allowing agents to book online as opposed to calling the contact centre, although they will of course, still be available to support as required.
Alipay comes to London Chinatown ahead of Golden Week
Alipay has announced that it is partnering with London’s Chinatown to bring smart service to the popular tourist destination.
Celebrity Cruises woos agents with new resource centre
Celebrity Cruises largest ever investment into an agent partner resource launches this October with the unveiling of the new Celebrity Central online hub.
Kayak launches augmented reality bag measurement tool
The travel search engine Kayak has taken advantage of the latest augmented reality technology by introducing its new luggage measurement tool in the UK.
Alamo Rent A Car launches new mobile booking app
The app enables customers to create a reservation faster than ever, in addition to allowing them to quickly and easily find vehicles that match their needs, view or modify upcoming reservations and manage trips on their calendars.
Malaysia Airlines partners with Amadeus for new chatbot
Malaysia Airlines has launched MHchat, a new feature which helps travellers’ book flights and pay through the popular social media app, Facebook Messenger.