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Amadeus is first to deliver Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMD) standards for travel agencies

Amadeus is first to deliver Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMD) standards for travel agencies

1 December 2010 Press Release Travel Technology News Organisations & Operators

*Amadeus first to receive IATA sign-off *Following its industry-leading rollout of EMD Server for Finnair, Amadeus enables TAs to go live with the solution, improving electronic communication with airlines *First travel agencies to come online in Finland in Q1 2011 with Amadeus targeting EMD rollout to a further 20 markets during 2011

Airline ancillary fees surge

22 October 2010 Airline News

Airlines are expected to collect more than £16.2 billion in ancillary revenues this year, including fees for checked baggage, an increase of nearly £6.5 billion on 2009. The figure could also quadruple to £65.9 billion, accoridng to a new study by Amadeus and IdeaWorks.

Airline Ancillary Revenue to soar to €18.4 billion ($22.6 billion) Worldwide

Airline Ancillary Revenue to soar to €18.4 billion ($22.6 billion) Worldwide

20 October 2010 Press Release Airline News Travel Technology News

*  Amadeus predicts further growth as Ancillary Services are sold through high-yield travel agency channel and advises airlines to think “end-to-end” to translate ancillary revenue into additional profit * The Amadeus Guide to Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorks compiles a la carte activity worldwide, highlighting industry leaders such as AirAsia X, Alaska Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, and United Airlines.

Amadeus & Disney Cruise Line announce new Cruise Distribution Expansion

Amadeus & Disney Cruise Line announce new Cruise Distribution Expansion

22 September 2010 Press Release Cruise News

Disney Cruise Line reached an agreement with Amadeus, a leading Travel IT Technology Partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, to distribute its products using the Amadeus system in the US and the Canadian markets in USD this past June and is now available in Pound Sterling for the UK market.

Three airlines choose Amadeus for Travel Guard distribution

Three airlines choose Amadeus for Travel Guard distribution

10 September 2010 Press Release Airline News Travel Technology News

Amadeus, a leading travel technology provider and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and Travel Guard, a world-leading travel insurance and assistance company, have been selected to supply real-time travel insurance content, product availability and booking functionality through the direct booking channels of Etihad Airways, Hong Kong Airlines and Kenya Airways.