Ticketless travel grows in Europe

Article Abstract:

Several US carriers now run electronic ticketing schemes, thus allowing them to reduce distribution costs. Similar schemes are now being planned from Europe by United Airlines and British Airways. The former, which has been working with Lufthansa for some time already, plans to launch a scheme from London, England, in spring 1997. British Airways claims to be focusing on ticketless travel in the domestic market.

Planning, British Airways PLC, United Air Lines Inc., Airline tickets

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Lufthansa cuts pay to agents across Europe

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Plans by Lufthansa to aggressively promote its direct-sell strategy throughout Europe has prompted the airline to announce its first round of cuts of the commission it pays to agents outside of Germany. Lufthansa will pay 7.5% in Spain, matching Iberia, and pay 7% in Switzerland, matching Swissiar. The airline also plans to announce a new commission structure for the UK and pay 7% in France to match Air France.

Germany, Marketing procedures, World, Business to Business, Travel agents, Marketing, Compensation and benefits, Deutsche Lufthansa AG

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Discounts work for Eurowings

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Airline, Eurowings of Germany is forecasting a profit for the current financial year (FY), following a $5.5 million loss in FY1994. The financial turnaround is attributed to a discount fare scheme launched in September 1994. Four tariff levels were available, from full fare to discounts of 20%, 55% and 70%. Passenger levels rose by 25% as a result and the company is now looking for new aircraft.

Finance, Eurowings

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