The United States department of transportation has fined online travel agent Travelocity $180,000 for violating rules on full-fare advertising by failing to include fuel surcharges and other fees in advertised airfares and ordered it to cease and desist from further violations. “Many consumers choose their flights based on price, which is why we require all airfare ads to include the full price consumers will have to pay,” said transportation secretary Ray LaHood. 

Travelport has announced the launch of Travelport Mobile Agent through its Developer Network. The mobile app, which enables Travelport-connected agencies to gain full access to the Galileo platform directly on their mobile device, is currently available via the Apple App Store.

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry and TIX, a leading online travel agent (OTA) in The Netherlands, have today announced a new multi-year international travel content and technology agreement.

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces details of the successful completion of the conversion of Delgado Travel to Travelport for its Worldspan global distribution system. Through the multi-year agreement, Travelport’s Worldspan platform has become the preferred GDS, for this leisure-oriented travel agency providing access to travel content including air, hotel, car rental and cruise lines via its Worldspan platform.

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced the appointment of Precise Systems Ltd, a division of Precision Air, as its Galileo distributor in Tanzania.

With assistance from the newly launched Travelport Ticket Exchange Solution, Canadian travel agents are saving time, increasing efficiency and accuracy. The new application, available to Apollo-connected travel agents, quickly and effectively guides travel consultants through the ticket exchange process.