PhocusWire editorial team's favorite interviews of 2021

The interview with ATPCO’s Alex Zoghlin on travel distribution and a life in digital was one of the PhocusWire team’s favorites.
This Airlines Deal Portends More Back-End Shakeups on Tech and Data

ATPCO’s acquisition of fare management tech from SITA probably won’t be the last project airlines will reassign. This month’s appointment of Alex Zoghlin as CEO of ATPCO suggests further changes are looming.
Airfare data firm ATPCO recalibrates for post-pandemic flying

If there’s one skill the pandemic has sharpened, it’s the art of online shopping. It’s also the mission of airfare data firm ATPCO (formerly known as the Airline Tariff Publishing Company). Its Routehappy division helps airlines improve the way they display information when retailing seats, while its so-called next generation storefront allows agencies and other sellers to sort and group […]
ATPCO buys SITA’s Airfare Insight fare management system

ATPCO is expanding its product portfolio with the purchase of SITA’s fare management system, Airfare Insight (AFI). The deal closed January 1.
ATPCO shifts infrastructure to the cloud with Amazon deal

ATPCO will use Amazon Web Services to host its flight shopping and distribution platforms. The airline fare-filing and retailing service says the move will allow it to modernize its applications to accelerate expansion to airlines and other partners.
Brazilian Low-Cost Carrier GOL Signs Multi-Year Express Contracts Deal with ATPCO

New agreement simplifies negotiated contracts by using automation to get fares to market in hours instead of weeks ATPCO today announced it has signed a new Express Contracts agreement with Brazilian airline GOL. Express Contracts, which was created by ATPCO in partnership with Volaro, enables GOL to streamline the implementation of its negotiated contracts with […]
ATPCO Launches Five New Councils to Build Industry Consensus at Speed – ATPCO Press Release

Focused ATPCO Councils to drive agile and innovative solutions, prioritize key initiatives, and gain alignment from the industry ATPCO today announced it has formed five new global councils that are focused on key areas of interest to the industry: Offer Content, Distribution & Infrastructure, Customer Care, Settlement, and Market Tools. The five councils will comprise […]
Etihad Airways Signs Multi-Year Retailing Deal with ATPCO for Routehappy Content

ATPCO to create and distribute UPAs to airline’s third-party distribution channels Etihad Airways today announced the carrier has signed a long-term retailing agreement with ATPCO to create and distribute UPAs (Universal Product Attributes) to all third-party distribution channels. The deal enables the airline to accurately, consistently, and visually display its unique offers in its own […]
ATPCO and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Modernize Flight Shopping Data and Distribution Infrastructure

New strategic collaboration will accelerate innovation in air travel ATPCO, the technology company that is the world’s primary source for airline retailing and pricing data, today announced it will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive further innovation in flight shopping. The multi-year relationship will enable ATPCO to continue modernizing its applications to support faster, […]
Emirates Enhances NDC Offers with ATPCO’s Routehappy Content

Flight shoppers and travel agencies can now see targeted, modern and appealing NDC offers when booking Emirates has partnered with ATPCO to enhance and enrich the airline’s new distribution content (NDC) offers with Routehappy Content. The new integration is now live via Emirates’ direct connect NDC API Gateway platform, enabling a more bespoke shopping experience […]