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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 04/07/2026 12:55 EDT

Airlines Say Demand Is Still Strong. Is That Enough to Offset Billions in Added Fuel Costs?

As Delta is set to report first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, concerns about high fuel prices have taken center stage. With the current pace of the fuel price increases, it appears that most airlines might not be able to eke out a profit this year. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 04/07/2026 11:35 EDT

Delta to Raise Bag Fees as Airlines Pass Cost of Surging Fuel Prices Onto Passengers

Delta is joining United and JetBlue in increasing baggage fees as high fuel costs are starting to eat into airlines’ profits. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 04/07/2026 10:06 EDT

Gulf Events Market Splits Along Passport Lines

The Gulf MICE industry says demand is deferred, not lost. But no one will know if it's true until after the summer when the region asks delegates to meet in 104°F heat. Read more

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift · 04/07/2026 09:17 EDT

Jamie Dimon’s Shareholder Letter Has 8 Warnings Travel Execs Can’t Afford to Miss

Jamie Dimon didn't write a travel memo per se, but he might as well have. Softening consumer demand, oil shocks, AI disruption, and an immigration crisis — the threats are real, and they're arriving all at once. Read more

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Accor Group + Skift @ Skift · 04/07/2026 09:00 EDT

Why Cultural Engagement Is Hospitality’s Next Strategic Advantage

As hotel brands compete on scale, technology, and loyalty ecosystems, Accor is positioning culture as a long-term source of differentiation. By investing in heritage preservation and creative partnerships, the group is betting that cultural credibility will shape hospitality’s next phase. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 04/07/2026 08:34 EDT

Air India Follows IndiGo With Fuel Surcharge Revision

As India’s peak travel season approaches, the increase in fuel surcharge by both IndiGo and Air India now casts doubt on whether outbound travel will continue its upward trajectory. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/07/2026 06:54 EDT

Air India Confirms CEO Exit. Third Airline Chief to Leave in a Month

Keeping Wilson in place until a successor is found is a sensible call, with Air India Express already without a permanent CEO, having two carriers without leaders simultaneously is not a risk the Tatas can afford. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/07/2026 06:54 EDT

Air India Confirms CEO Stepping Down. Third Airline CEO Exit in a Month

Keeping Wilson in seat until a successor is found is a sensible call, with Air India Express already without a permanent CEO, having two carriers without leaders simultaneously is not a risk the Tatas can afford. Read more

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Rytis Beresnevicius @ Skift · 04/07/2026 06:13 EDT

American Airlines Risks Falling Behind Rivals in Aircraft Arms Race

American Airlines has avoided big widebody bets – but that restraint may soon become a competitive liability. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/06/2026 23:21 EDT

Air India CEO Steps Down, Say Reports. Third Airline CEO Exit in a Month

Keeping Wilson in seat until a successor is found is a sensible call, with Air India Express already without a permanent CEO, having two carriers without leaders simultaneously is not a risk the Tatas can afford. Read more

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Bailey Schulz @ Skift · 04/06/2026 17:59 EDT

New EU Travel Rules Fully Launch This Week. Are Airports Ready?

Plans to modernize European border crossings are off to a rocky start, but the EU appears largely committed to its April 10 deadline for a full implementation. Read more

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Rafat Ali, with AI analysis @ Skift · 04/06/2026 17:42 EDT

What 170 AI Job Listings Reveal About Who Is Actually Building in Travel

When Marriott’s job listings are more technically specific than some OTAs, the old assumptions about who leads in travel tech are up for grabs in an AI-flattened landscape. Read more

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift · 04/06/2026 16:16 EDT

Why Booking Has More at Risk From the Iran War Than Expedia

Booking's larger exposure to the impact from the Iran war than Expedia's comes from a position of strength. Booking has a much larger presence than Expedia in Asia and the Middle East, and inflation will smack Booking's European base much harder. Read more

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 04/06/2026 10:39 EDT

Airbnb Eyes Flights as Alexa and Policy Reshape Travel

On Monday’s ⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠, ⁠Wil Slickers⁠, ⁠Michael Goldin⁠, ⁠Brandreth Canaley⁠, and ⁠Jamie Lane⁠ break down ⁠Airbnb⁠’s next big move and what it means for control of the traveler journey. Read more

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Stripe + Skift @ Skift · 04/06/2026 09:00 EDT

Why Payments Matter in Every Aspect of Travel 

Payments and financial infrastructure may seem “behind the scenes,” but pretty much everyone can think of a time when a blocked transaction or confusing checkout stood in the way of a great travel experience. Elevating payments strategically at an organizational level can lead to better customer experiences, more efficient and cost-effective operations, and increased profitability. Read more

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Deepthi Nair @ Skift · 04/06/2026 08:16 EDT

UAE Preparing Tourism Sector Support Package

The UAE's rapid policy response — fee deferrals, a ministerial operations room, a broader support package in the works — signals that it is good at crisis management. But the real test is whether the tourism sector can hold on long enough for international confidence to return. Read more

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 04/06/2026 08:00 EDT

Hyatt Ties C-Suite Pay to Direct Bookings and Lifestyle Hotels Goals

A Hyatt financial filing reveals how it's linking executive pay directly to its biggest open questions, such as direct channel share and whether lifestyle hotels deliver on the premium they promise. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 04/06/2026 06:58 EDT

India Puts on Hold New Policy Making Flight Seat Selection Free

The move to make seat selection free of charge was meant to make travel more convenient for passengers. But the government's decision to put it on hold has once again pitted flight economics against traveler satisfaction. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/06/2026 06:00 EDT

AirAsia X Raises Fares Up to 40% Amid Iran War, Keeps Jobs, Bahrain Plans Intact

AirAsia X is raising fares to absorb soaring fuel costs while keeping capacity largely intact. The airline is betting the crisis will pass before its low-cost model is tested too hard. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 04/06/2026 00:51 EDT

Miiro Hotels Is Taking an 18-Month Break From Openings After 6 Hotels in 18 Months

After its 18-month fast forward, InterGlobe-owned European hotel brand Miiro is hitting pause to make sure guests actually want to come back. Read more

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