Travelport GDS is partnering with a number of airlines in the coming months to provide travelers using Travelport GDS ViewTrip with access to an online check-in feature. The move is in line with providing airlines a more flexible and efficient service. Six airlines –British Airways, Delta Airlines, Frontier, Midwest Airlines, SWISS, bmi and Virgin Atlantic- currently offer the online check-in tool via Travelport’s ViewTrip, which allows their customers to conveniently check-in over the internet.

Travelport GDS has announced further milestone agreements in Russia and the CIS as it continues to expand its presence across the region. The ongoing focus on the Russian travel industry follows the announcement made by the company last year to make a multi-million-dollar investment across Eastern Europe, including Russia, in response to the growth potential it has identified within the region.

Amadeus has launched the latest version of Amadeus Rail’s IT solution that provides rail operators with the technology to manage reservations, inventory, scheduling, seating, pricing and ticketing operations.

Accommodations-only specialist youtravel.com has signed a pan-European deal with Travelport GDS to distribute its extensive beach hotel content to users of the Galileo Leisure portal.

Travelocity has introduced several new features to its Window Seat Travel Blog. News Flash allows readers to stay informed on travel industry news that could impact their travel plans.

BlueSky Travel Systems, a provider of open travel distribution software, has launched a new version of its itour product.