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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 06/06/2026 14:40 EDT

Air New Zealand CEO: Economy Bunk Beds Are Not a Vanity Project

The CEO of Air New Zealand has pushed back on suggestions that the airline’s headline-grabbing premium products are difficult to justify at a time of mounting losses and cost cuts. “These projects for us, they’re not vanity projects, they’re existential,” Nikhil Ravishankar told Skift on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio [
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Skift @ Skift · 11/06/2024 09:10 EDT

CO2 Setback as Emissions on UK-Japan Air Routes Surge by 21%

Everyone knows that flying between Europe and Japan takes longer than it used to, but the environmental impact can feel less defined. This fascinating new data quantifies the extra CO2 for re-routed flights. -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/06/2024 09:05 EDT

Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Is the Future of Travel

From a rising middle class to an aging population, the most powerful leaders in hospitality agree demographics are key. -Josh Corder Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/06/2024 07:51 EDT

Iberia Makes History With First Airbus A321XLR Passenger Flight

Don't be fooled by the modest nature of the A321XLR's Madrid to Paris debut - this plane can fly seriously far with incredible efficiency. Get ready for it to shake-up route networks worldwide. -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/06/2024 05:45 EDT

What President Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry

Donald Trump is going to get another crack at the White House after a four-year break that saw the travel industry boom. What comes next? Skift breaks it down. -Lex Haris Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/05/2024 23:00 EDT

Indian Airlines Gain Share in International Travel – India Report

Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/05/2024 16:08 EDT

Booking and Expedia: A Post-Pandemic Hiring Spree Versus Modest Growth

Booking's revenue has blown past pandemic levels, and it's added back nearly 4,000 employees. Expedia trimmed its workforce anew in 2024 following completion of a tech migration. -Dennis Schaal Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/05/2024 15:55 EDT

Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis

Waymo wants road trippers to take driverless cars across the U.S. It's already operating a ride-hailing service, and It has tech and money from Google, so chances are good. -Justin Dawes Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/05/2024 14:18 EDT

IHCL Takes Control of India’s Tree of Life Boutique Hotel Brand

The latest acquisition by India's largest hotel group suggests that "experiential leisure" is becoming popular. "Experiential leisure" means "hotels with small room counts and home-like architecture, so vacationers can pretend they're not at hotels." -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/05/2024 12:58 EDT

Amex GBT Cuts $100 Million as Small-Business Push Hits Headwinds

There's something appealing about a business model that makes money by saving other people money. So why is Amex GBT, the largest corporate travel management company, losing money? -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/05/2024 04:04 EDT

What You Can Expect at Skift Global Forum East

Skift Global Forum East is back in Dubai this month and it’s the place to be for anyone involved in Middle East tourism. This year’s lineup includes CEOs, industry pioneers, and innovators shaping the future of travel across the region. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/05/2024 02:50 EDT

Boeing Strike Ends as Union Members Accept 38% Pay Rise

Agreement after a 53-day strike is good news for Boeing and its airline customers, but don't expect the planemaker's problems to disappear overnight. This will be a long-haul recovery. -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 23:00 EDT

IndiGo’s First Plane With Business Class Is Ready – India Report

IndiGo will be the only carrier in the country other than the Air India Group to offer business class. But it's not giving up on the low prices that made it popular. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 15:05 EDT

Election 2024: The Issues That Matter For Travel

The U.S. has made a lot of progress at removing barriers to travel. The best thing the new president can do is to keep knocking them down. -Lex Haris Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/04/2024 13:17 EDT

Choice Hotels Earnings: 7 Trends and a Catchphrase – ‘Revenue Intense’

Choice Hotels is adapting its business strategy because it believes the future of travel involves longer stays, Boomers prefering premium brands, and more trips built around sports and music events. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/04/2024 11:21 EDT

Marriott Unveils Overhaul: Cut Costs, Push Midscale Brands, Boost Loyalty

If you double your hotel empire over a decade, someone's eventually going to ask: "Hey, are we running this thing efficiently?" At Marriott, that someone is CEO Anthony Capuano. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/04/2024 10:00 EDT

Southwest Names IndiGo Co-Founder as Independent Board Chair

Gangwal’s appointment marks the end of a tense battle with activist investor Elliott, which had long been pushing for significant leadership changes at Southwest. -Meghna Maharishi Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 09:06 EDT

The World’s Longest Flight Is Getting a First Class Upgrade

Singapore Airlines already boasts one of the world’s most exclusive passenger planes. After six years of development, it’s about to take things to a whole new level. -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 08:08 EDT

How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand

Design Hotels is a Marriott brand that isn't quite a Marriott brand. It's more like an exclusive hotel club where 60% of owners have never run a boutique before. New boss Stijn Oyen is fine-tuning its strategy. -Sean O'Neill Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 07:10 EDT

Brigade Hotel Ventures to IPO in India: How it Plans to Spend the Money

As it seeks to deepen its market share and broaden its portfolio, Brigade Hotel's IPO plans highlights not just the company’s growth potential, but also the broader optimism surrounding India’s hospitality industry. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more â€ș

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Skift @ Skift · 11/04/2024 05:05 EDT

Boeing Delivery Delays are ‘Pain in the Backside’ Says Ryanair CEO

The colossal Ryanair machine relies on hyper-efficiency and a ruthless scrutiny of costs. By its own admission, Ryanair was 'over-scheduled, over-crewed, and over-costed' this summer. It won't let this happen again. -Gordon Smith Read more â€ș

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