Comment by Jeremy Skidmore: ‘Time for agents to take control’
- Jan 14, 2026
I expect 2003 will be seen as the year when agents really start to take control of their own future.Most…
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KLM increases ticket surcharge
- Jan 13, 2026
KLM is increasing its ticket surcharge to US$8 (£5) per coupon to cover the expense of extra security.The Dutch carrier…
Travelcare buys Bell Travel
- Jan 13, 2026
Travelcare has expanded its branch network by 14 through the acquisition of Bell Travel.Travelcare, an independent agent, has increased its…
UK airport traffic overcomes September 11 impact
- Jan 13, 2026
BAA recorded higher passengers numbers for 2002 than 2000, effectively overcoming the detrimental impact that 11 September had on air…
Galileo makes no-frills comparison
- Jan 10, 2026
Galileo has developed a system to allow agents to compare GDS with no-frills fares.Galileo director of airline sales for EMEA,…
Four for two on Gatwick Express
- Jan 10, 2026
The Gatwick Express has launched a 50 percent discount for groups.The rail-air link between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport is…
Positive thinking for US agents
- Jan 10, 2026
Travel agents in the US are being offered online marketing tools and training to help boost bookings.The agent online resource,…
Worldspan offers free automated refunds
- Jan 10, 2026
Worldspan has expanded its automated refund technology beyond e-tickets.The GDS can now offer its agents a free automated solution to…
Holidaymakers warned off insurance from agents
- Jan 09, 2026
The Post Office is warning holidaymakers against buying insurance from a travel agent without shopping around first.Post Office travel services…
Big Four rubbish damning report
- Jan 09, 2026
The "Big Four" tour operators are up in arms over a Consumer Association (CA) report recommending holidaymakers travel with smaller…
BA boosting Italian and Eastern European services
- Jan 09, 2026
British Airways has announced its shorthaul strategy for Summer 2003, including new services from Manchester and changes to its Gatwick…
No-frills took business from operators in 2002, says analyst
- Jan 07, 2026
The number of ATOL-protected holidays taken last summer dropped below the number taken in 2000, and while operators are blaming…
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