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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 08/20/2025 06:00 EDT

Alaska Airlines Overhauls Loyalty Program, Plans to Install Starlink

Alaska is unveiling a whole new set of perks with its loyalty program and credit cards as it looks to scale globally. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 08/20/2025 04:08 EDT

Southwest’s Vacation Packages, Frustrated Biz Travelers and the Rate Cut Travel Companies Long For

Today: Southwest launched its Getaways vacation packages, business travelers face rising frustration from fragmented booking systems, and the travel industry is watching the Fed’s Jackson Hole retreat closely. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 08/19/2025 23:00 EDT

Adani Takes on Airport Aggregators With Loyalty, Lounge Sales

With everyone wanting a piece of the travel surge in India, airport operators are no longer relying only on businesses' marketing for their revenue. Adani's digital initiatives aim to drive revenue by directly engaging and encouraging passengers to spend more at airports. Read more ›

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Sarah Kopit @ Skift 3 place · 08/19/2025 15:02 EDT

Travel Industry Looks for Fed Signals at Jackson Hole

The travel industry could get a nice boost from lower rates: Think more deals, more investment, and more spending by travelers. Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 08/19/2025 13:08 EDT

Business Travelers Frustrated With Missing Fares in Corporate Booking Tools

Airline distribution is getting more complicated, not less, and corporate travelers are feeling the impact. Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 08/19/2025 11:36 EDT

Southwest Airlines Rolls Out Its Own Vacation Packages

Vacation packages have become a lucrative business for airlines. Southwest is hoping to cash in. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 08/19/2025 11:30 EDT

Marriott to Let Indian Shoppers Earn Bonvoy Points at Flipkart: Exclusive

India's e-commerce boom will also fuel a new stream of travelers. The Marriott-Flipkart tie-up is a bid to own that upgrade moment, to be the first choice when shoppers book their first branded upscale stay. Read more ›

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Wil Slickers @ Skift · 08/19/2025 08:50 EDT

Building Humanity Into Hospitality Management with Valor’s Global CEO

The U.S. hospitality industry can only be rebuilt by shifting away from outdated models and brand-driven loyalty toward a culture of emotional intelligence, purpose, and people-first leadership. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 08/19/2025 08:43 EDT

Turkish Airlines Lets You Pay Extra for Green Jet Fuel, But Will It Help?

With SAF still far more expensive than jet fuel, mandates arriving in Turkey and beyond, and no quick fix in sight, the industry may soon have little choice but to pass costs onto customers through higher ticket prices. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 08/19/2025 06:27 EDT

Air Canada Flight Attendants Union Ends Strike

The breakthrough is a positive step, however it remains subject to final approval by union members. It’ll also take up to 10 days to get the Air Canada network back to normal. Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 08/19/2025 03:00 EDT

Soho House Goes Private, Hotel Investment Stalls and Long-Haul Climate Impact

On today’s pod we look at the news that members club Soho House is going private, while global hotel investment shrank, and travelers are underestimating their carbon footprints. Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift 2 place · 08/18/2025 23:00 EDT

Google Picks India for Early Rollout of AI-Powered Flight Deals Tool

Indians may be traveling far and wide, but personalization and budget continue to be non-negotiable. Enter AI: the tool that's helping all travel aggregators deliver exactly what travelers are looking for. Read more ›

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Dennis Schaal @ Skift 2 place · 08/18/2025 17:00 EDT

Casago Bets on Franchise Model to Take Over Vacasa Properties

The franchise model is having a moment. The challenge will be to maintain quality standards at the local level, and to ensure that the fee structure benefits both parties. Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 08/18/2025 14:43 EDT

Why Airlines Will Be Watching White House-Ukraine Talks Closely

War and peace dominate the headlines, but aviation executives will also be watching for clues about airspace access, lower costs, and long-term commercial opportunities. Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift · 08/18/2025 13:31 EDT

Global Hotel Investment Stalls as High Debt Costs Deter Large Deals

Hotel investors and buyers want clarity on interest rates, valuations, and traveler demand. Until then, a lot of capital is sitting on the sidelines because the risks still feel too high. Read more ›

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Darin Graham @ Skift 3 place · 08/18/2025 11:10 EDT

Flying vs. Recycling: Travelers Get Climate Math Wrong

Until the aviation industry accelerates progress in zero-emission aircraft, passengers will remain stuck with a false choice: fly and pollute, or stay home. Read more ›

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Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism + Skift @ Skift · 08/18/2025 10:00 EDT

Experience Abu Dhabi’s New Campaign Puts Kids in Charge of the Family Holiday

Experience Abu Dhabi is taking a fresh look at its approach to family travel marketing by giving children a voice in shaping messaging and experiences. The result is a global campaign with content that feels personal and relevant across markets. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 08/18/2025 09:42 EDT

Klook Hires Bankers for U.S. IPO: Report

It has taken nearly a decade and hundreds of millions of dollars for Klook to reach profitability. Now, the real test will be whether it can convince investors that its growth story is worth buying into. Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 08/18/2025 07:43 EDT

Soho House to Go Private in $2.7 Billion Deal Led by MCR Hotels

The members-only club operator Soho House has agreed to a buyout by Tyler Morse and MCR Hotels, the third-largest owner of U.S. hotels. Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 08/18/2025 06:45 EDT

What MakeMyTrip and Yatra’s Back-to-Back AI Launches Signal for Indian OTAs

Two AI assistants. Two of India’s biggest online travel companies. Ten days apart. That’s not coincidence, it’s proof that AI is moving from experiment to core strategy in India’s online travel sector. Read more ›

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