REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. introduced a “wireless travel concierge” portfolio to its Digital PocketNet wireless Internet service via partnerships with several companies and content providers.
Alaska Airlines, Biztravel.com, Delta Airline, Qsent, Trip.com and United Airlines all debuted their travel-related wireless applications on AT&T’s PocketNet service. The complete travel services menu also includes AOL Moviefone, CityConnect, Expedia.com, Mapquest, Northwest Airlines, Traffic Station, Travelocity.com, Weather.com, Zagat.com and 10Best.
The complete solution allows users to access partner airlines directly or use an online travel agency like Trip.com to book or track a flight, check gate information and receive alerts of any changes to a scheduled flight. They can also book hotel rooms, get directions and check weather conditions.
Through Qsent, users may reserve a taxi or limo as well as check local radio stations for listener preferences. Zagat.com and 10Best recommend restaurants and other entertainment options when out of town.
