It’s amazing how the airline industry has quickly converted the concept of free checked luggage into a new revenue stream through additional fees on coach fares that include baggage. With over $2 billion in baggage fees in 2009 alone, and over 20 carriers reporting bag fee collection, it seems as though this revenue train has…… Continue reading Better watch your wallet when checking your bag – fees have increased over 1500% since 1990
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Google Goes Travel – Purchases ITA Software for $700m
Google has just taken a giant leap into Travel through its recent $700m USD acquisition of the mathematician-heavy Ivy-leaugers at ITA Software. TechCrunch has a great write-up of the acquisition Google now has a foothold into flight pricing – and a powerful one at that. ITA’s QPX flight shopping and pricing engine has won rave reviews…… Continue reading Google Goes Travel – Purchases ITA Software for $700m
When Travel Social Media Strikes Back
Social Media has taken the travel industry by storm – blasting into Marketing and Technology groups just like the web did in the late 90’s. Just like any storm, social media interactions are often a fast and furious ride through changing Customer sentiment. That desire to be the first brand with a a million Facebook…… Continue reading When Travel Social Media Strikes Back