Expedia Inc. EXPE.q has dropped tickets for American Airlines flights from its listings, according to a statement on the airline's website, the latest development in a feud between the airline and online travel agencies.
In the statement, American recommended that travelers use other Web services to compare ticket prices.
"Customers looking to compare flights or fares online should visit other travel sites such as Kayak.com or Priceline.com Inc. PCLN.q for the most accurate and up-to-date information," the Fort Worth, Texas, airline, which is part of AMR Corp. AMR.nyse, said.
The removal of American flights from Expedia's listings comes as a conflict between the airline and travel sites ratchets higher. On Dec. 21, American pulled its listings from Expedia competitor Orbitz Worldwide Inc. OWW.nyse. The airline hopes to drive more traffic to its own website, which it says offers "our lowest airfares" and doesn't charge an online booking fee.
In a statement, Expedia, Bellevue, Wash., questioned whether American's strategy would benefit travelers, but said it would still partner with the airline if the two companies could reach an agreement.
The contract between American and Expedia expired recently, according to a person familiar with the situation.
In the statement, American recommended that travelers use other Web services to compare ticket prices.
"Customers looking to compare flights or fares online should visit other travel sites such as Kayak.com or Priceline.com Inc. PCLN.q for the most accurate and up-to-date information," the Fort Worth, Texas, airline, which is part of AMR Corp. AMR.nyse, said.
The removal of American flights from Expedia's listings comes as a conflict between the airline and travel sites ratchets higher. On Dec. 21, American pulled its listings from Expedia competitor Orbitz Worldwide Inc. OWW.nyse. The airline hopes to drive more traffic to its own website, which it says offers "our lowest airfares" and doesn't charge an online booking fee.
In a statement, Expedia, Bellevue, Wash., questioned whether American's strategy would benefit travelers, but said it would still partner with the airline if the two companies could reach an agreement.
The contract between American and Expedia expired recently, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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