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See Full StoryNine major European air carriers unveiled plans Tuesday to launch a new online travel
service that will sell flights and related travel products to consumers.
The joint venture, which has been named Opodo, is backed by the consortium of Aer Lingus,
Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, KLM and
Lufthansa. Like its American counterpart Orbitz -- the mega-travel site formed by a group
of major U.S. airlines -- Opodo is likely to be a formidable competitor for
online travel sites and traditional travel agents alike.
Re: European Airlines Join Forces in Mega-Travel Web Site
Posted by: Tim Etheridge 2001-12-21 05:01:49 In reply to: ECT News
Fact is the airlines will use the channel to offload their excess inventory, rather than use 'normal' channels. So, with all the backing they have, they will likely survive. So watch OUT, all you offliners in travel distribution!
