AI is here to stay in the travel industry, but for now it’s as an assistant, not a replacement. Travel has too many moving parts, so when things go wrong, or a big trip is on the line, travelers still tend to trust a specialist. Read more ›
15
For today’s pod we look at Southwest’s big break with the past, Barcelona’s attempts to control cruise passengers, and a business travel resurgence. Read more ›
18
India’s decision to grant Kuwait a 50% increase in flying rights, the first such expansion in nearly two decades, seems to signal a softening stance on its traditionally cautious bilateral air agreements. Read more ›
0
Zoom works fine. But it turns out there's something irreplaceable about looking someone in the eye while discussing revenue projections in a beige conference room in Dallas, Sao Paulo, or Mumbai. Read more ›
1
Startup BizTrip.AI is betting that agentic AI will do for corporate travel what search once did for the internet: turn complexity into simplicity. Read more ›
2
Barcelona's ongoing battle against mass tourism isn't slowing down. The city is emphasizing quality instead of quantity. Read more ›
0
The moves come as Southwest has been making massive changes to its business model that include baggage fees and premium seats. Read more ›
0
Wizz Air boss Jozsef Varadi claims Abu Dhabi backpedaled on promises, handing over key routes to Etihad instead. Read more ›
9
Another new airline is coming to Saudi, but this time it's a low-cost option. Based out of the eastern city of Dammam and led by Air Arabia, it will enter an increasingly crowded market. Read more ›
3
Uber has found its way back to users in China, just not on Chinese roads. It's targeting Chinese outbound travelers by partnering with the app nearly everyone in China uses: WeChat. Read more ›
19
Government travel headwinds and tariff uncertainties may be temporary. Luxury resilience and growing credit card fees may be enduring. Read more ›
2
At a time when international arrivals to the U.S. are already slumping, these hefty additional fees will be one more reason not to visit. There are cheaper places to travel to with less hassle. Read more ›
25
The fire's disruption is another reminder of how extreme weather events can impact national parks, peak-season tourism, and travel plans across. Read more ›
0
Now in its seventh year, Skift IDEA Awards will once again recognize the individuals, teams and businesses that are driving the travel industry forward. See the 2025 finalists below. Read more ›
3
Every president wants lower interest rates – they keep voters happy. It’s the Fed’s job to ignore that. But financial markets may have already accepted where this is heading. Read more ›
1
ChatGPT Agent could be a game changer for travel. It can make real bookings. But will people trust AI with their money, logins and bank details? Read more ›
11
The idea of hotels partnering with ex-Googlers and DirectBooking trying to undercut OTA-like Tripadvisor's relationships with LLMs is not without its ironies. Still, the concept of hotels working more closely with LLMs and bypassing OTAs is one that could gain traction. Read more ›
0
IHCL’s earnings were solid, but the real story is its aggressive expansion — from spiritual hubs to airports to international cities like Frankfurt. Read more ›
1
The summer's busiest-ever travel season is posing enormous challenges for flight attendants, but union leader Sara Nelson is optimistic about rallying support for flight crews. Read more ›
0
After seeing softening demand for the first half of the year, United executives now believe that the economy is stabilizing, leading to higher demand. Read more ›
0
Most popular sources
![]() |
27% 1 |
![]() |
8% 1 |
![]() |
7% 4 |
![]() |
7% 4 |
![]() |
6% 4 |
View sources » |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
29.07.2025 14:13
Last update: 14:05 EDT.
News rating updated: 21:02.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.