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NewsAmerican Airlines tries iPads in lieu of maps
In the ongoing effort to save on fuel costs, airlines are trying to ditch the heavy paper documents required on board in favor of electronic alternatives. American Airlines is testing a program that Read more...
Virgin America's IT infrastructure is primarily opensource
Virgin America is using mostly open-source software in its IT infrastructure, according to the airline's CIO, Ravi Simhambhatla. The move from proprietary software is saving Virgin America millions Read more...
Airlines deploy new technology to improve passenger experience
The airline industry generally hasn't been at the forefront of IT-enabled customer service, and passenger frustration often bears this out. But over the next couple years, airlines will begin Read more...
Laptop fire under investigationBusiness travelers who depend on downtime during flights to catch up on email, project reviews and other work will likely have to find another way to pass the time as more airlines are expected to Read more... ALSO NOTED: New strategy for bot writers; Battery issue prompts airlines to ban laptops; and much more...> The new strategy for bot writers. Article > Battery issue prompts airlines to ban laptops. Read more... How IT is launching new business for one airlineThe airline business is a tough one, and it's not getting any easier to compete or post profits given the rising costs of fuel and various other factors. But despite the trend downward, in which Read more... | Press ReleasesJetBlue Smartly Redesigns Jetblue.com and Launches New iPhone Application- Customer and crewmember feedback drive personalized and geographically relevant digital refresh that simplifies the travel experience -NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways Read more >> Travel Industry Plans to Take Flight Information to New Heights in 2012Top Priorities: Perfecting Mobile Content, Providing Transparency Into Flight Delays and Leveraging Cloud Services for Flight Data BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Just weeks into the New Year, cutting edge Read more >> JetBlue Getaways: First Vacation Program to Partner with Google Offers- For only $30, customers will receive $300 towards any JetBlue Getaways vacation package of three nights or more for travel through Dec. 15, if booked by Dec. 11, 2011(a)-NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2011 Read more >> UATP Announces Strategic Partnership With SafetyPayConsumer Demand Drives New Payment Option for AirlinesTORONTO, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Airline and Travel Payment Summit -- UATP announced today at the Airline and Travel Payment Summit, a Read more >> Sabre Airline Solutions Enhances JetBlue Airways’ Customer Service and Operational PerformanceSabre’s automated re-accommodation solution powers airline’s customer efficiency SOUTHLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With assistance from Sabre Airline Solutions’ Irregular Operations Reaccommodation Read more >> |
