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Welcome to our recap of the top travel technology news from the past month. We’re diving into the latest advancements, trends, and innovations that are shaping the future of the travel industry. From AI-powered solutions that enhance customer experiences to cutting-edge network technologies ensuring smooth operations, it has been an exciting month for travel tech. Let's explore the highlights and discover how these developments are revolutionizing the way we travel. Phocuswire: Partnership Creates Tree-Planting Rail Travel Booking Tool Ecosia, the environmentally conscious search engine, has joined forces with travel technology platform Omio to introduce 'Ecosia Trains,' a new train travel booking...

  In the last few weeks major airlines have been sharing their Q2 results and in most cases they report “record” or “highest ever” levels of profitability and then continue to explain that demand remains strong, but the rest of the year remains uncertain as doubts about a recovery in corporate demand linger.   As always, the devil is in the detail of any quarterly results and the real interest lies in resources, with snippets of comment around delayed aircraft deliveries, new aircraft orders, investment in technology. A common theme in the latest set of results has been productivity, with...

This marks the sixth and final article in our content series exploring the transformative technology transitions reshaping the airline industry. Today's focus turns to the evolution of payment methods in air travel, arguably one of the most consequential shifts in this sector from a customer-facing perspective. As the digital revolution continues to reshape the airline industry, new payment methodologies have emerged to cater to changing consumer behaviors and technological advancements. This shift, much like the transformations brought about by next-gen Revenue Management, New Distribution Capability (NDC), Ancillaries, and Virtual Interlining, is propelled by the dual engines of innovative technology and evolving consumer...

June's infographics, will help you to visualize how alliances' market share could be affected by Lufthansa's acquisition of ITA, present an impressive comeback in the transatlantic aviation market, reveal the most recovered airline and airport post-pandemic, and more. All powered by OAG's world-beating aviation data. Scroll through the infographics below and click an image to access full data and in-depth expert analysis. Which Airlines & Airports Have Recovered From The Pandemic? Of the top twenty airlines by flight frequency in June 2023, IndiGo is the most recovered airline when compared to the same month in 2019. With 5,788 flights in...

Every month we track the travel recovery in China. As the recovery is now underway, we look specifically at the return of European travel to, and from, China. 2019 saw the culmination of a period of growth in services between China and Europe – using key flight data, we explore how these routes look now. China – Europe 2014 As the below route map from 2014 illustrates, services had operated between China’s main cities and predominantly European capital cities for many years.; with services between 15 Chinese cities and 19 European cities. All of the European routes were to capital...

The last few weeks have created a perfect summer storm for the US majors as a combination of severe weather, ATC resources and even a small fire in an en-route control centre created lengthy queues for both aircraft on the tarmac and travellers in the terminal. So, did anyone outshine anyone else? Was one carrier better than the rest? Were some airports better than others? We’ve crunched the data and as always there are stories to be told! The Airline Winners and Losers Our analysis is based on flight data for the last four weeks - weeks commencing: 5 June,...

This is the fifth article in our series decoding the fundamental technology transition underway in the airline industry. Today's post explores the shift in airline inventory from traditional code-sharing and network agreements to Virtual Interlining. This transition is arguably one of the most intriguing tech trends reshaping the aviation sector. In this article, we will dive into a transformative shift within the airline industry that is set to have far-reaching impacts not only on airlines but also on travelers: the move from traditional code-sharing and network agreements to Virtual Interlining. This transformation is reshaping the boundaries of the airline industry and...

Powered by OAG's world-beating aviation data, these infographics Scroll through the infographics below and click an image to access full data and in-depth expert analysis. The USA's Busiest Airports And Flight Routes In the US market, Florida's popularity as a summer vacation destination is reflected in the fact that Atlanta-Orlando secures second place on the list of busiest domestic routes, while Honolulu-Kahului is the busiest US airline route for July, with 314,422 seats in the schedule this month. US carriers are operating 103 million seats in July 2023, and the big 4 - American, Southwest, Delta and United account for...

As the summer season reaches its peak, the travel industry is abuzz with exciting technological advancements that promise to revolutionize the way we explore the world and make summer journeys—and future travel—smoother. From addressing new baggage tracking technology to sustainable air taxis, and new research that could help eliminate jet lag, these innovations are reshaping the travel landscape. Airlines are no strangers to technical issues, with several airlines notably experiencing IT infrastructure failures that have caused widespread delays. Spirit Airlines is the latest to be hit with technical issues which impacted 60% of its operations. A recent network issue with...