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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 07/24/2026 13:35 EDT

Lounges Could Be Next in Southwest’s Overhaul: ‘There’s Work Underway’

With the possibility of lounges, Southwest is betting that it can capture more premium customers and boost engagement with its loyalty program. Read more ›

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Rohan Agarwal, Aleix Rodríguez Brunsoms, and Oliver Martin @ Skift · 05/08/2026 11:13 EDT

The Middle East Hub Stress Test: What Airlines Build Now Will Define the Next Decade

The Iran conflict forced a system-wide stress test on Gulf aviation. Airlines that use this disruption to redesign how they operate will emerge with a structural advantage. Those that simply wait for stability to return will find the window has closed. Read more ›

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 05/08/2026 11:01 EDT

Wyndham to Launch Vienna House and Dolce Branded Residences in Ras Al Khaimah: Exclusive

Wyndham’s Al Marjan Island bet is less about the Wynn effect and more about proving midscale branded residences have been a missed opportunity all along. Read more ›

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 05/08/2026 10:41 EDT

Wynn Al Marjan Island Faces ‘Modest Delay,’ CEO Cites Supply-Chain Challenges

A delay without a date is still a delay — Wynn is betting the UAE’s long-term fundamentals can absorb the uncertainty. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 05/08/2026 10:30 EDT

Air India’s Town Hall: No Layoffs — But Salary Bumps Are Paused

Each Air India update only deepens the question: who gets to lead the airline? The wait, for now, continues. Read more ›

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Capital One Travel + Skift @ Skift · 05/08/2026 08:30 EDT

From Booking to Boarding: How Capital One Is Redefining the Modern Travel Journey

As travelers prioritize seamless, end-to-end journeys, Capital One is moving beyond booking to build a fully integrated travel ecosystem, reshaping how brands reach and engage customers along the way. Read more ›

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Seth Borko and Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 05/08/2026 04:00 EDT

Spirit Airlines Collapsed. What Happens to Budget Travel Now?

It's been almost a week since Spirit Airlines shut down. Sarah and Seth still have thoughts on the Skift Travel Podcast. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 05/07/2026 19:49 EDT

Expedia’s B2B Engine Speeds Up as AI Moves Intensify

Expedia’s B2B engine is proving the partner model works. The catch: It is still the smaller business, and AI is not yet big enough to change that. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/07/2026 18:34 EDT

Brian Chesky Says Airbnb Won’t Mix Homes and Hotels — That’s ‘Pre-AI’ Design

Airbnb's Chesky is nothing if not ambitious. Given that people's preferences can change at any moment, the ability to serve customers with only a hotel or home, depending what they need in that instant, seems a long way off, even with agentic AI. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 05/07/2026 17:08 EDT

Sabre Claims Amadeus Blocks Competition in Airline Technology

Sabre didn't just report a strong quarter — it used that to publicly pick the biggest fight in airline technology. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 05/07/2026 12:24 EDT

IHG Reports Strong U.S. Demand, a Middle East Hit, and a Bet on AI Content Over Scale

IHG is changing how guests search on its own channels. The bigger question is whether its content infrastructure will make it show up when they search everywhere else. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/07/2026 11:55 EDT

Trivago Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google, Alleges Ongoing Harm

Trivago has lobbied against these Google practices for years. Now it's taking the conflict to a German court. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/07/2026 11:48 EDT

Tripadvisor Has Made ‘Good Progress’ on Selling TheFork, Explores LLM Data Deals

Tripadvisor had a tough first quarter, adversely impacted by cancellations in Mexico, Hawaii, and elsewhere because of the Middle East conflict. Its quest for strategic alternatives has been a multiyear slog. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 05/07/2026 02:17 EDT

AirAsia Orders 150 Airbus A220s in Record $19 Billion Deal

AirAsia did more for the A220 program in one evening than what the aircraft manufacturer may have managed in years. Read more ›

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 05/06/2026 20:45 EDT

The Weather Company’s New Ad Play Aims to Sell Experiences and Hotel Bookings

Weather.com as a first, not last stop in trip planning? Travel content platform Steller and The Weather Company aim to prove that social videos and weather forecasts can reshape the way people find and book itineraries. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 05/06/2026 16:13 EDT

D.C. Tourism Flatlines as Foreign Visitors Fall and Hotel Tax Funds Get Redirected

Washington, D.C.'s 2025 visitor count barely crept past 2024's level, exposing a flat market, driven by fewer foreign tourists. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 05/06/2026 15:42 EDT

U.S. Airlines Are Spending Over $5 Billion in Fuel, Up More Than 50% Since the Iran War Started

In just the span of two months fuel costs are up more than double since the start of the Iran war, according to new data from the Department of Transportation. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 05/06/2026 14:10 EDT

Kayak Founders Team Up for  Booking Holdings AI Startup: Scoop

In addition to other Booking Holdings' brands, Lola's partners in this pre-launch phase include Expedia, Uber, and Seat Geek. Users would presumably be able to use conversational AI to get "insider access" and discounted rates from Booking brands and partners. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 05/06/2026 13:43 EDT

Marriott Says U.S. Hotel Demand Is Spreading Beyond Luxury

The U.S. is holding up for the company better than the mood music suggests, but the Middle East is a deepening drag that goes beyond the region. Read more ›

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