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Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022

Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: The best strategy is ultimately what’s right for the consumer

By PhocusWire | February 4, 2022

The rhetoric around still wanting consumers to book direct is, some might argue, unhelpful to the evolution of the technology so far. Read More

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Customer-centricity, digitization are exec priorities

By Mitra Sorrells | February 3, 2022

The CEOs of United Airlines, British Airways and Hopper discuss the future of travel during an online panel hosted by CarTrawler. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The next steps for travel are long and led by digital

By Koen Deryckere and Emily Weiss - Accenture | September 6, 2021

Why collaboration and investment in cloud and digital technology will make travel companies future-ready. Read More

News / Distribution

United reaches NDC deal with Amadeus

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 21, 2021

The airline will begin making NDC-enabled content available on the GDS later this year. Read More

News / Startups

United unveils corporate venture fund for sustainable future investment

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2021

United recently announced a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and the corporate venture fund will help it towards its target. Read More

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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021

As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More

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United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 23, 2021

United's platform now offers the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through its Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile. Read More

News / Distribution

IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021

Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More

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United Airlines on the environment and being recovery ready

By Linda Fox | March 11, 2021

CEO Scott Kirby claims the airline managed to get ahead of most airlines when the COVID-19 crisis hit and that its measures will stand it in good stead coming out the other side. Read More

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United app now accepts flyers' COVID test, vaccine info

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 27, 2021

The rollout of the feature coincides with CDC mandates for U.S. arrivals that go into effect this week. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: How the pandemic might impact travel loyalty programs

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2021

Travel loyalty programs will have to add flexible elements to their schemes to keep members with them. Read More

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News / Online

United launches on-demand customer service at airports

By Mitra Sorrells | December 10, 2020

The service is expected to be available at all United hubs by the end of the month. Read More

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Airlines begin trialing “CommonPass” digital health passport

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020

United Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines are testing a new app that stores and verifies a traveler’s COVID-19 test status. Read More

News / Technology

How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2020

Minimum viable product has taken on a new meaning for airlines as they rush to meet the need for contactless solutions. But how do carriers work out what to prioritize? Read More

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