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Kayak

Kayak is a travel search engine that helps users find and compare travel deals, allowing travelers to plan their journeys more efficiently by aggregating prices from numerous travel providers.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Kayak

-13.38

Latest Event

KAYAK Launches Enhanced Enterprise Travel Solution with Blockchain Integration

On July 17, 2024, KAYAK for Business updated its Enterprise solution in collaboration with Blockskye and PwC US. The enhanced platform integrates blockchain technology via Blockskye Pay to streamline corporate travel expense management, eliminating the need for manual expense reports and offering seamless, secure payment processing for business travelers.

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Latest Events

  • KAYAK Launches Enhanced Enterprise Travel Solution with Blockchain Integration Logo
    JUL
    17
    2024

    On July 17, 2024, KAYAK for Business updated its Enterprise solution in collaboration with Blockskye and PwC US. The enhanced platform integrates blockchain technology via Blockskye Pay to streamline corporate travel expense management, eliminating the need for manual expense reports and offering seamless, secure payment processing for business travelers.

  • +40

    Technology and Services Impact

    April 4

    This event demonstrates a significant technological upgrade by integrating blockchain-based expense management (Blockskye Pay) into the KAYAK for Business platform. The initiative modernizes corporate travel management by reducing administrative burdens and increasing transparency in expense processing, which can indirectly empower employees and promote efficient, accountable business practices. While not directly a political action, advancing technology in this way supports a more transparent and worker-friendly corporate environment.

    KAYAK for Business Enhances Its Enterprise Solution in Collaboration with Blockskye and PwC US

  • Kayak Lays Off 80 Employees Logo
    OCT
    16
    2023

    On October 16, 2023, Kayak, in a strategic move to prioritize core product focus, laid off 80 employees. This reduction, affecting less than 5% of its workforce, raises concerns regarding the company’s commitment to protecting worker rights.

  • -40

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    April 4

    The mass layoff of 80 employees reflects a decision that undermines worker security and stability. From a left‑leaning, anti‑fascist perspective, such actions signal a disregard for labor rights and fair employment practices, contributing negatively to the company’s overall ethical standing.

    Kayak and OpenTable Laid Off 80 Employees

  • Kayak Sued for Alleged Employment Discrimination Logo
    MAY
    04
    2023

    A lawsuit filed and reported by Law.com alleges that Kayak engaged in employment discrimination, raising concerns about its treatment of employees and compliance with fair labor practices.

  • -60

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    April 4

    The lawsuit alleges employment discrimination, highlighting potential violations of labor rights and fair treatment of workers at Kayak, which is of serious concern from a labor relations and human rights perspective.

    OpenTable, Kayak Sued For Alleged Employment Discrimination

  • KAYAK Integrates ChatGPT for Conversational Travel Search Logo
    MAR
    23
    2023

    KAYAK announced its integration with ChatGPT to offer users personalized, natural language travel recommendations, enhancing the way travelers plan their trips.

  • +20

    Technology and Services Impact

    April 4

    KAYAK's integration of ChatGPT represents a progressive step in leveraging advanced AI to provide consumers with a more intuitive and accessible travel search experience. This technology enhances individual empowerment by delivering personalized recommendations, aligning with efforts to decentralize information and improve user engagement.

    Welcome, robots: KAYAK is now integrated on ChatGPT

  • Kayak Layoffs Affect 400 Employees Logo
    APR
    30
    2020

    Kayak, a Booking Holdings brand, announced workforce reductions impacting 400 employees through layoffs, furloughs, or reduced working hours amid pandemic-induced revenue declines. The decision, communicated by CEO Steve Hafner, reflects significant cost-cutting measures that adversely affect worker livelihoods.

  • -60

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    April 4

    The decision to reduce the workforce, affecting 400 employees, demonstrates a disregard for workers' rights and fair labor practices. Such layoffs, combined with salary reductions for senior management, emphasize an ethical failure in prioritizing employee welfare during economic downturns.

    KAYAK and OpenTable cuts to affect 400 employees

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