Airbnb may start flight booking service to take on Priceline and Expedia, Bloomberg reports

Briefing

Airbnb may start flight booking service to take on Priceline and Expedia, Bloomberg reports

February 9, 2017

Briefing

  • Flight Booking Service – Plans to launch flight booking service called Flights, which will show best airfare options based on price, travel time and weather conditions, before it potentially files for initial public offering in 2018
  • Competitive Market – Will compete with Priceline, Expedia, Travelocity and others which offer flights searches and bookings
  • Acquisition and Licensing Plans – May acquire online travel agency or license data from providers like Amadeus and Sabre

Market Disruption

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Airbnb Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 19, 2016

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