February 12, 2015

Expedia buys Orbitz; now it’s down to 3

Or maybe 2.   Expedia has snapped up Orbitz and its subsidiary brands, including ebookers.com and CheapTickets.com. In the past year it has also acquired former main rival Travelocity.   Its remaining big rival is Priceline, which owns…

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Mixed messages in the air: chocolate and healthy fruit

We’re getting mixed signals again from the airlines, on the snack front this time. On the one hand, sweet Valentine’s Day chocolates, on the other an offer of fresh healthy fruit.   First the chocolate: The topper is a chocolate lava cake offered…

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Expedia buys Orbitz; now it’s down to 3

Or maybe 2.   Expedia has snapped up Orbitz and its subsidiary brands, including ebookers.com and CheapTickets.com. In the past year it has also acquired former main rival Travelocity.   Its remaining big rival is Priceline, which owns…

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