Sabre challenges US Justice Department’s lawsuit to block its Farelogix acquisition
Sabre Corporation will challenge the lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking to block the company’s planned acquisition of Farelogix.
Farelogix, an...
Travelport and IBM pioneer hotel commission reconciliation on blockchain with BCD...
Travelport is working with IBM Services and BCD Travel, as well as a number of major hotel chains, to develop a blockchain solution to...
KLIA’s new biometric system comes under PM Mahathir’s test
Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad tested new biometric passenger processing at the KLIA main terminal, as part of the airport's recent 21st anniversary celebration.
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Aviation tech provider Hitit trains sights on expansion in Asia
Turkey-based aviation technology player Hitit is prioritising Asia in its expansion plans by targeting airlines in Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India.
Nevra Onursal...
Travelport live tests Qantas’ NDC bookings
Travelport has begun handling its first bookings with Qantas using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard, as part of its continuing support for the...
British Airways trials VR entertainment on select flights
British Airways has partnered SkyLights to offer some passengers their own 3D cinema in the skies as the airline trials a virtual reality (VR)...
SG developer acquires IT group to expand hospitality solutions
Top Global, a lifestyle developer in the region, is expanding its smart solutions business and developing next generation products and services for the hospitality,...
Travelport pushes out first phase of Next Generation Storefront
Travelport is offering the first phase of the Next Generation Storefront (NGS) capability with multiple airlines and partners, including WhereTo, an online booking tool,...
Star Alliance finds biometric tech partner in Japan’s NEC
Star Alliance airline network and Japanese technology company NEC Corporation have signed an agreement to "develop a biometric data-based identification platform" that will significantly...
China’s VariFlight poised for global expansion through Amadeus partnership
China’s aviation data technology provider, VariFlight, has partnered with Amadeus to integrate Dynamic Flight Schedule, a move that is expected to benefit over 300...
