March 2011
Expedia throws down the gauntlet on booking fees
On March 14, 2011 at 09:00 AM
The world’s largest online travel company, Expedia, has thrown down the gauntlet with local competitors who continue to charge their customers booking fees which, according to Expedia, offer no value to customers.
While Expedia.com.au continues to lead the campaign against fees, some online travel agents (OTAs) in Australia continue to charge customers fees of up to $50 to book a flight. They also charge various fees to change/cancel a flight, hotel or package.
Research* commissioned by Expedia late last year found that almost three quarters of Australians are angered when websites charge fees and believe they should not be charged.
The key findings from the research* are: Read more
Expedia throws down the gauntlet on booking fees with new multi-million dollar campaign
On March 14, 2011 at 09:30 AM
The world’s largest online travel company, Expedia, has launched a new multi-million dollar marketing and advertising campaign in Australia and New Zealand. The campaign, which focuses on flight booking fees, throws down the gauntlet with local competitors who continue to charge their customers booking fees which, according to Expedia, offer no value to customers.
Research* commissioned by Expedia late last year found that almost three quarters of Australians and New Zealanders are angered when websites charge fees and believe they should not be charged. Read more
Joint venture of AirAsia and Expedia to power online travel revolution in Asia
On March 29, 2011 at 03:00 PM
First partnership of its kind globally between a low-cost carrier and an online travel agency
AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline and Expedia, Inc., the world's largest online travel company, today announced the launch of a new joint venture company covering Asia Pacific and offering a complete range of great value flights, hotels, and holiday packages.
This is the first partnership of its kind globally between a low cost carrier (LCC) and an online travel agent (OTA). This “marriage made in heaven” between the world’s largest online travel company, and the world’s most innovative airline, allows both companies to build on each other’s strength in bringing happiness through travel to the world’s travellers. Read more
Expedia Travel Value Tracker reveals typical holiday expenses in popular international destinations
On March 30, 2011 at 09:00 AM
See where you get the best bang for your holiday spending dollar
On-the-ground costs can greatly impact the overall cost of a holiday. With travel expenses varying considerably from country to country, some insider knowledge about holiday expenses in certain destinations is handy for travellers wanting their spending money to stretch a little further.
To help travellers with their holiday budget, online travel company Expedia.com.au has compiled its inaugural Expedia Travel Value Tracker*, which lists 10 typical everyday holiday items in 10 of the most popular international destinations for Australian travellers. Read more
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