Expedia on the next big thing in travel technology

November 22, 2011 | Online Travel

Expedia imagines a day when the online travel company will make getting stuck at the airport less of a hassle.The company hopes it will one day become the "Netflix of travel" - streaming a person's travel preferences and friends' recommendations into a customized itinerary that's ready to rebook you when things go wrong.

The president of Expedia Worldwide imagines a day when the online travel company will make getting stuck at the airport less of a hassle.

Scott Durschlag, the former Skype CEO, is bringing an eye for new technology to his current company, which he hopes will one day become the "Netflix of travel" — streaming a person's travel preferences and friends' recommendations into a customized itinerary that's ready to rebook you when things go wrong.

Durschlag sat down with The Associated Press in New York and discussed everything from the economy to his favorite travel destinations. Below is a portion of the interview, edited for length and clarity.

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