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Connecting Flights: Virtual Interlining Benefits and How to Seize Them

AltexSoft Travel

Otherwise, the carrier for this role is typically selected by a travel agent. On a passenger’s or travel agent’s request, the GDS or PSS builds an itinerary. The virtual interlining model was introduced in 2012 by the Czech startup Kiwi.com. Integrate with a hub pre-connected to numerous travel providers.

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Hotel Technical Specifications: Distribution, Payment, Smart Device, and Back Office Standards by HTNG and OpenTravel

AltexSoft Travel

In 2012, IATA revolutionized flight distribution connectivity by introducing New Distribution Capability (NDC) – a standard for displaying rich airline content on online travel websites. It basically describes the communication between the self service frontend on the website or kiosk and the services scheduling system.

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Accor ME eyes expansion in key Middle East destinations by 2015

Travel Daily Media

“In the first quarter of 2012 alone, our new geo-localised website, Accorhotels.com, helped increase revenue by 49%.”. In terms of outbound destinations, France is one of the most important Accor destinations in Europe for Middle East travelers.

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Travel Agency Inventory System: Main Sources and Management Aspects

AltexSoft Travel

A short video about what API connectivity in travel is about. Travelers often turn to travel agents instead of airline websites to compare options, get better deals, or book several flights from different airlines in one place. Though today, travel agents turn to them for a wider range of travel products.