Michele McDonald

Contributing Writer

ATW

Michele McDonald is editor and publisher of Travel Technology Update, an industry newsletter read by executives of online travel companies, industry suppliers, global distribution systems, investment analysts and technology companies involved in electronic travel distribution. She is a contributing writer for Air Transport World and writes frequently on distribution and technology issues. She has covered the travel industry for more than 25 years, with emphasis on the airline industry, technology and distribution. Previously, she was editor of Travel Distribution Report and managing editor of Travel Weekly.

Most Recent Stories

Spirit Airlines gets in DOT’s face over new fare display rules

February 8, 2012

News from Travel Technology Update: The debate over the US Transportation Department’s new raft of regulations governing how airlines sell their tickets took a turn for the zany when Spirit Airlines imposed an “unintended consequences” fee...

Spirit Airlines gets in DOT’s face over new fare display rules

February 7, 2012

The debate over the U.S. Transportation Department’s new raft of regulations governing how airlines sell their tickets took a turn for the zany when Spirit Airlines imposed an “unintended consequences” fee of $2 per one-way...

Inside Travel Technology Update - February 7, 2012

February 7, 2012

Amadeus acquires Airconomy
Sabre Travel Network launches ‘virtual payment’ solution
Travelport makes moves in Middle East, Africa
EAN launches hotel cross-sell options for airlines

A David-and-Goliath tale in airline revenue integrity

January 25, 2012

News from Travel Technology Update: David Harms is in a bit of a David-and Goliath situation.

A David-and-Goliath tale in airline revenue integrity

January 25, 2012

David Harms is in a bit of a David-and Goliath situation.

His relatively small company, Airlogica, competes with some of the largest and most successful companies in the travel industry — the GDS companies — in the field of...