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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/05/2026 13:54 EDT

William Shatner Is Taking TikTok Applications for a New Priceline Negotiator Ad Campaign: Exclusive

Priceline has been a savvy marketer over the years, and this ad campaign tease hits the right notes at a time when affordability concerns are a major trend. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 05/05/2026 10:08 EDT

Turkey’s Tourism Held Up in March Despite Sharp Drop in Gulf Travel

Q2 will determine whether this is a temporary shock or a structural reset for one of Turkey’s most valuable visitor segments. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 05/05/2026 09:44 EDT

Dubai Strengthens Passenger Rights Rules to Rebuild Traveler Trust

Dubai’s passenger rights framework means one regulator, one rulebook. The details around enforcement are still to come, though. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 05/05/2026 08:00 EDT

JetBlue and Rivals Race to Grab Spirit’s Routes and Customers

Airlines are quickly adding new routes out of some of Spirit’s biggest cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Atlantic City. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 05/05/2026 07:46 EDT

Grab Takes Taxis Across the Singapore-Malaysia Border

“Travel companion” Grab clearly isn’t ready to say goodbye at the border. With its cross-border taxi pilot, Grab is stretching the definition of “last mile” into an international one, keeping travelers in-app the entire way. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 05/05/2026 05:27 EDT

Why Agentic AI Is the Biggest Threat to Legacy Hotel Software Vendors

Vivek Bhogaraju doesn’t follow AI hype. He tracks where capital moves, and right now it’s flowing toward agentic AI that is starting to dismantle legacy hospitality tech. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 05/05/2026 05:00 EDT

Spirit’s Failure Shocked America – The Rest of the World Is Used to it

Airline failures are an accepted part of the industry rough-and-tumble in many countries. Spirit's collapse is forcing a fresh look at the costs and benefits of America's protectionist instincts. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 05/04/2026 17:11 EDT

Spirit Details Final Hours and Lays Out Liquidation Plan in 500+ Page Filing

Spirit said it explored every possible option to stay in business, but it was left with no other choice to liquidate because it did not have a sufficient amount of cash. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/04/2026 16:55 EDT

Uber CEO Says Travel Rivals Like Expedia Can’t Match Its On-the-Ground Edge

Khosrowshahi said there's the usual tension with partners about Uber's travel ambitions, and he obliquely cited Expedia's shortcomings post-booking. If Uber gains traction in travel, you can expect Khosrowshahi to one day step away from the Expedia board, and all of those conflicts to get exacerbated. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 05/04/2026 15:01 EDT

Norwegian Cruise Line Slashes Profit Outlook as Fuel Costs Mount

Norwegian posted some very encouraging numbers during this first quarter but the rest of 2026 could be challenging. Read more

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Rafat Ali, with AI analysis @ Skift · 05/04/2026 12:34 EDT

Amex GBT’s 12-Year Ownership Saga — Who Won and Lost

A $6.3 billion take-private closes the books on one of the most convoluted cap tables in travel. The scorecard is not what you’d expect. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 05/04/2026 12:00 EDT

80% of Hotels Say World Cup Bookings Are Missing Forecasts

FIFA's outrageous ticket prices, combined with geopolitical turmoil, have contributed to soft bookings. Yet hotels that jacked their rates share some of the blame, too. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 05/04/2026 11:22 EDT

Does Uber’s Move Into Hotels Change Everything?

On Monday’s ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠, ⁠Wil Slickers⁠, ⁠Michael Goldin⁠, and ⁠Brandreth Canaley⁠ celebrate the show’s 500th episode and break down how travel platforms are expanding beyond booking and competing for the full traveler relationship. Read more

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Athira Thoppil @ Skift · 05/04/2026 10:39 EDT

What 7,000 Travelers Reveal About Loyalty, Pricing, and Where Demand Is Really Heading

Travelers do not make their decisions in one step. The smartest travel companies have started focusing on the stage where they can actually make a difference. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/04/2026 08:25 EDT

Amex GBT to Be Acquired by General Catalyst-Backed Long Lake for $6.3 Billion

American Express Global Business Travel is going private with backing from major AI and tech investors. It means significant cash gains for Amex GBT investors American Express and Expedia. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 05/04/2026 07:33 EDT

Dubai International Airport Passenger Traffic Plunged 66% in March as Iran War Closed Airspace

Dubai spent years chasing the 100 million passenger milestone — the war pushed it back a year in a single month. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 05/04/2026 06:45 EDT

Air India to Cut International Flights Due To Rising Costs, CEO Shortlist Narrows

Air India is trimming international flights as fuel costs surge and routes lengthen, all while continuing its search for a new CEO. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 05/02/2026 11:24 EDT

Budget Airlines Are in Trouble. What’s the Outlook for a $2.5 Billion Bailout?

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared to dismiss the idea that other budget carriers might need a bailout from the government, hours after Spirit said it would start winding down operations. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2026 10:14 EDT

Fire Sale: What Assets Does Spirit Have and Who Could Buy Them?

Spirit’s planes and slots will soon be up for sale and slots at places like Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia could see high demand. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 05/02/2026 02:31 EDT

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down

Spirit, once one of the most profitable airlines, never recovered from the pandemic and the shift to premium travel. Rival low-cost airlines are trying to take advantage — but they have their own problems. Read more

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