Expands Partnership to Deliver Real-Time Flight Information for
On-Air Programming as well as FoxBusiness.com
BOSTON--(Business Wire)--
With a deal between FOX Business Network (FBN) and FlightView(R),
viewers in more than 35 million homes nationwide will have access to
up-to-the-minute information about flight delays as part of FBN's
on-air programming. The agreement extends the partnership between the
cable television network and the leading provider of real-time flight
information to give consumers the actionable information they need to
manage their travel plans - both online and on the air.
Airport delay information, already available by FlightView online
and in airports, is a preferred resource for travelers looking for
reliable up-to-the-minute information. Graphically pleasing and
easy-to-read, the complete and accurate view of travel includes air
traffic, weather and traffic congestion in and out of U.S. airports
and is automatically refreshed and updated continually.
"We are extremely pleased to extend our working partnership with
the team at FOX," said Michael Benjamin, CEO of FlightView. "Making
this information available through multiple channels means Fox viewers
get the information they want, whenever and wherever they need it - a
great way to build loyalty."
The new offering comes in the wake of recent high-profile airport
and airline surveys marking tremendous dissatisfaction with the
industry in general. Immediate, accurate and comprehensive information
- like that provided by FlightView - plays a major role in helping
consumers get control over travel plans and make more informed choices
about when and how they will travel.
"With FlightView's technology, FBN will be able to offer valuable,
up-to-date information to business travelers," said Brian Jones, FBN's
senior vice president, operations.
Programming is scheduled to go live by the end of summer -- just
in time for back-to-school and peak holiday travel season.
About FlightView
FlightView is the recognized provider of the most accurate,
real-time flight information solutions for the aviation and travel
industries. FlightView's Dispatch and FVXML products help aviation and
travel professionals achieve superior customer service with actionable
real-time information. FlightView's information displays can be seen
at airport terminals and on the Web sites of the largest major
airports, airline and travel companies. FlightView's software services
and solutions are relied upon by the US government, the world's
largest airlines, airports, aviation and travel professionals, ground
transportation companies and news outlets. Founded in 1981, and
headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, FlightView has more than 20
years of experience in building and supporting mission critical
systems for the FAA and the Volpe Center. For more information visit
www.flightview.com.
FlightView
Company Contact
Amanda Collins, 617-787-4200
acollins@Flightview.com
or
Media Contact
Kristen Waples
kwaples@corporateink.com
or
Nina Gill, 617-969-9192
ngill@corporateink.com
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