EyeforTravel News: European News
Airline ticket websites misleading consumers: EU
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
One in three European consumers buying plane tickets online is being misled, the European Commission has warned post a survey that found that dozens of companies are probably in breach of European Union consumer protection law.
Kees Koolen appointed as CEO of Booking.com
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
priceline.com has named Kees Koolen as Chief Executive Officer of its principal international business unit Booking.com B.V. The promotion will be effective September 1, 2008.
Sabre announces no surcharge for Lufthansa and SWISS full content fares
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
Sabre agents in Germany, Austria and Switzerland who choose to participate in the Lufthansa and SWISS Preferred Fares programmes will be able to access and sell all fares and inventory without a fee.
"European web remains a dangerous place for business": study
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
A study by the European Commission had indicated that consumers using credit cards to pay for flights online and meals at restaurants are the most likely to be targeted by fraudsters.
Ex-BA boss criticises Heathrow expansion
Published: 05 May 2008 (1 comments)
Former chief executive of British Airways has slammed plans to expand Heathrow airport and termed the development as a "costly mistake".
P&V Holidays gears up for UK, ties up with Harvest Digital
Published: 05 May 2008 (0 comments)
P&V Holidays has chosen online marketing agency Harvest Digital to manage its online media for launch in the UK.
MCI Management picks up majority stake in Invia.cz
Published: 05 May 2008 (0 comments)
Polish private equity fund MCI Management has acquired a 50.1% stake in Czech online travel agent Invia.cz.
Hotels.com launches local-language sites in six new Eastern European markets
Published: 01 May 2008 (0 comments)
Hotel booking site Hotels.com has expanded its operations in Eastern European market with the launch of six new local language sites in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Croatia.
Kayak.com expands its operations in Europe
Published: 01 May 2008 (0 comments)
Kayak.com has announced the beta launch of its Italian site, http://www.kayak.it/.
Lufthansa opts for UK and Ireland for its mobile services
Published: 25 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
Lufthansa has chosen the UK and Ireland as the key launch market for its pioneering mobile services product.



