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Amadeus sees jump in profits
Amadeus IT Holding, parent company of the Amadeus Group, has reported year-on-year financial and operating results for the first nine months of 2013. To September 30th adjusted profit grew 6.3 per cent to €511 million.
Amadeus: Low cost airlines making Asian inroads
New analysis from Amadeus’ Air Traffic solution reveals that low-cost carriers are showing significant confidence in their potential with an overall global increase in seat capacity of 6.8 per cent in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The analysis paints a picture of strong capacity growth across Asia and the Middle East with only modest increases across Europe and North America.
Amadeus inks deal to provide departure control to dnata
Amadeus has announced an agreement with dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers, to implement Amadeus Altéa Departure Control’s Flight Management solution in their centralised load control offices in Dubai. The airport ground handler, part of the Emirates group, is now present in 75 airports in 38 countries.
Dabkowski takes leadership role with Amadeus
Amadeus has announced John Dabkowski is to join the company’s Airline IT business unit. Dabkowski will join Amadeus as vice president airline commercial and will assume responsibility for commercial activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and the Americas.
Barrhead Travel endorses Amadeus’ smarter technology
Barrhead Travel is renewing its long-standing technology partnership with Amadeus for a further 3 years. The successful Scottish based travel company that is expanding operations throughout the UK is seeking to deliver on its ambitious growth plans where the role of technology is becoming increasingly critical to deliver competitive advantage.
Breaking Travel News Interview: Angel Gallego, president of Amadeus APAC
Earlier this month, Amadeus appointed Angel Gallego as the new president of Amadeus Asia-Pacific, replacing David Brett, who had been with the travel technology company for 23 years. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Gallego to find out what his plans and priorities over the next few months.
New commercial leadership for Amadeus UK
Amadeus IT Group has announced it has appointed Maria Whiteman as UK and Ireland commercial director. Maria will be based at Amadeus’ UK head office at Gatwick.
Amadeus Cruise Shop launches in UK
Amadeus today announces the launch of Amadeus Cruise Shop in the UK and Ireland. The new browser based shopping and booking solution is designed to benefit experienced cruise specialists who can create a booking in under two minutes using the streamlined Fast Sell feature.
easyJet signs up for enhanced Amadeus booking service
easyJet and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, have announced the launch of unique system enhancements that will allow travel agents around the world, in a phased approach, to book low-cost carriers with the same booking flow as that used for traditional carriers, regardless of the airline’s distribution preferences. easyJet is the first carrier to become a light ticketing airline in the Amadeus system, thereby greatly improving the way in which travel agents access, book and provide service when selling easyJet flights.
Amadeus urges customer-centric response to airline delays
A major independent global study released earlier appeals to the airline industry to take a fresh look at the age-old frustration of delayed or cancelled flights, in order to drive loyalty and reduce the impact of irregular operations on its customers, both now and in the future. ‘Passengers first: Re-thinking irregular operations’, written by Norm Rose of travel industry research authority PhoCusWright, and commissioned by Amadeus, aims to provide airlines with practical strategies to improve responses to irregular operations, urging airlines to place a greater focus on the impact of disruptions on each passenger’s trip experience as part of operational decision-making during times of disruption.
Amadeus reports increase in profits for first half
Amadeus IT Holding, parent company of the Amadeus Group, has announced adjusted profit for the first half increased 5.2 per cent to reach €349.6 million. In the six months ended June 30th, Amadeus saw revenue grow 5.7 per cent to €1,595 million and a 6.3 per cent rise in EBITDA to €646 million.
Amadeus launches e-Power in UK
Amadeus has announced the launch of Amadeus e-Power in the UK. This fully integrated booking engine is designed to help travel professionals accommodate the demands of internet-savvy consumers who want to research travel 24/7, yet who continue to value the personal service and specialist knowledge of small, medium-sized and niche travel sellers.