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TIA Presentation : Flightfox

TIA Presentation : Flightfox. Module 713: Multinational & Tourist Groups. Brought to you by: Evelyn Zaugg Jonathan Wicht Seghen Zeremariam. Summary. What is Flightfox ? How does it work ? Video What is the purpose ? Who is it for? Who are the contributors ?

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TIA Presentation : Flightfox

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  1. TIA Presentation : Flightfox Module 713: Multinational & Tourist Groups Brought to you by: Evelyn Zaugg Jonathan Wicht SeghenZeremariam

  2. Summary • WhatisFlightfox? • How doesitwork? • Video • Whatis the purpose? • Whoisitfor? • Who are the contributors? • Case Studies • Advantages / Disadvantages • Future evolution? • Conclusion

  3. WhatisFlightfox? • A platformfor crowdsourced, human-poweredtravel • A platformwhere people canask experts to find for them the bestsflights for a particularitinerary

  4. How doesitwork? • Need to register • Launch the contest • Get the results of the experts’ researches • Choose the one thatyouprefer • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urefbdoNfJs

  5. Whatis the purpose ? • Help people to get the bestsflight rates by doing all the researchfor them. • Offer a completeitinerary to the customers

  6. Who is it for? • People seeking the best price for a flight • People not comfortable with technology • People with less time • People going to less popular destinations or flights with multiple stops

  7. Case Studies • https://flightfox.com/contest/78498 • https://flightfox.com/contest/54979

  8. Who are the contributors? • Creators • Lauren MacLeod and Todd Sullivan • “I envisaged flight experts all over the world competing against one another to find me the absolute best flight” From the Sydney Morning Herald • Team • 3 more people all travelers • Experts • About 600

  9. Advantages / Disadvantages • Best for travelers in need of expensive and/or elaborateditineraries • Not specified to first-time users • Luck-of-the-draw • Flightfox not responsible for booking • Short-term deals • Non-refundablebookingfee • Use of experts’ knowledge • Competitionincreases motivation • Savings are considerable • Handling of specialrequests • Searchprocessleft to others • Flight searchengines’ blindness

  10. Future Evolution • In October 2012, launched a specialcontestusing: • Airbnb: a platform where anyone can rent homes to other travelers • Vayable:where anyone can run tours for other travelers • Looking to transition from search only service to multi-product booking platform

  11. Conclusion • A modern tool • With high-potential • Innovative • Clever use of crowdsourcing • Possible opportunities

  12. Sources • Flightfox. (2013). Flightfox. Retrieved 2013, from https://flightfox.com/about • Moses, A. (2012, May 30). The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2013, from http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/lauren-takes-flight-with-800000-backing-20120530-1zi4x.html • O'Neill, S. (2013, March 6). BBC Travel. Retrieved 2013, from http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20130304-need-a-flight-start-a-contest • Pinola, M. (2013, Feb. 13). Lifehacker. Retrieved 2013, from http://lifehacker.com/5884614/flightfox-outsources-your-airfare-search-to-save-you-a-ton-of-time-and-money • Stross, R. (2012, Sept. 29). The Lowest Fare? Ask the Crowd. Retrieved 2013, from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/technology/flightfox-lets-the-crowd-find-the-best-airfares.html?_r=1& • WELSCH, A. (2013, August 21). The Gazette. Retrieved 2013, from http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Startup+website+Flightfox+helps+travellers+find+best+flight+deals/8812853/story.html

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