Amtrak moves toward airline-style pricing on its lowest train fares
Amtrak passengers who pay for the lowest train fares will not be able to receive a refund if they cancel, and others will pay a fee for changes made within…
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In the Race for Cheap Airfare, It’s You vs. the Machine
Travel providers now use software to re-price their offerings, sometimes dozens of times a day, putting travelers at a big disadvantage. Optimistic that you can easily find the best airfare…
Deliveroo to adopt dynamic pricing structure
Dive Brief: Deliveroo will start charging a service fee in February for every customer, including for those who are signed up for its unlimited free delivery subscription service, according to This is…
AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing Makes Businesses More Profitable
If you thought businesses show the same price tags to different visitors, you could be in for a rough awakening. Every business does certain things differently. Some strive to be…
Buying Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber tickets? Expect sticker shock
Buying tickets to see the Rolling Stones or Justin Bieber at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium? Here’s our advice: 1. Take a deep breath. Read full article here: tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/music/2020/02/13/buying-rolling-stones-justin-bieber-tickets-expect-sticker-shock/
Is the Festival World Ready for Dynamic Pricing? With Everfest Acquisition, Qcue’s Barry Kahn Thinks So
The founder and CEO of the Austin analytics firm has made an initial entry into the festival space. Read full article here: www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/8550117/dynamic-pricing-festival-qcue-everfest-barry-kahn
New York Is Urged to Consider Surge Pricing for Taxis
The city could become one of the first in the United States to allow yellow cabs to raise prices when demand is high. Read full article here:
AI re-pricing software for hotels, flights could hurt deal-hungry consumers
Hotels and airlines are now using artificial intelligence software to re-price tickets and stays, sometimes dozens of times a day, the New York Times reports. Read full article here: www.axios.com/hotels-airlines-flights-stays-ai-repricing-4579978d-eb0d-4d79-893e-17c4dce2af05.html
Uber and Lyft criticized for automated surge pricing after Seattle shooting
Prices on Uber and Lyft rose to as much as five times normal rates in the immediate aftermath of a deadly shooting in downtown Seattle on Wednesday evening. Read full…
ClassPass, finally a unicorn, raises $285 million in new funding
ClassPass has today announced the close of a $285 million Series E funding round led by L Catterton and Apax Digital, with participation from existing investor Temasek. This latest round…