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Skift @ Skift · 08/05/2024 06:10 EDT

IndiGo Reveals Business Class and Loyalty Program Launch Dates

Low cost no more: With these new offerings, it’s clear IndiGo is aiming for a little more luxury and a lot less budget. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/03/2024 11:44 EDT

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Bilt lets users earn points for rent payments and exchange them for travel, and it's growing fast. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/02/2024 22:31 EDT

Over 300 Companies Already Attending Skift Global Forum

Skift Global Forum is just seven weeks away - take a look at who is planning to attend and make sure to add your company to the list. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/02/2024 13:07 EDT

Booking.com on Its ‘Subpar’ U.S. Short-Term Rentals Biz: ‘We’re Not There Yet’

Booking.com has been working on building up its U.S. supply of short-term rentals for several years, relying on relationships with property managers. Perhaps it needs to take on the more labor-intensive task of focusing on individual hosts. It won't be easy. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/02/2024 10:25 EDT

Sports Tourism and ‘Harvesting the Afterglow’ of the Olympics

The Olympics provide host cities enormous exposure worldwide, but that doesn't mean they'll see a long-term tourism boost. We discuss how host cities can leverage the immense popularity of the Olympics in this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/02/2024 10:15 EDT

Trump vs. Harris on International Travel and Visas

Whoever sits in the White House is going to influence the flow of travel into the U.S. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Ashab Rizvi, Skift Research @ Skift · 08/02/2024 07:43 EDT

From Leaders to Laggards: What Went Wrong With the Ultra Low-Cost Carriers?

High unit costs, reduced operational efficiencies, and increased competition from network carriers have combined to create a significant challenge for ultra low-cost carriers in the U.S. -Ashab Rizvi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/02/2024 02:58 EDT

Spirit’s Rough Quarter, New Junk Fees Ban and Saudi’s World Cup Plans

Today's podcast looks at Spirit's promise of change, Biden's new efforts for families booking flights, and Saudi Arabia's hefty World Cup bid. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 18:45 EDT

Booking Sees Room Night Growth Slowing Through the Summer

If the market imperative is for a company to grow, grow, grow, investors may be impatient about the pace at Booking Holdings. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 14:10 EDT

IAG Drops Plans to Acquire Air Europa

IAG is once again scrapping its plans to acquire Air Europa after it seemed likely that regulators would reject the deal. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 13:42 EDT

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Bid Reveals New Plans for Hotels, Stadiums, Airports

Saudi Arabia has published a 245-page report on why it should host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, giving actual deadlines and timelines for projects for the first time. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/01/2024 12:36 EDT

Is the Profit Party Over? Wizz Air Reports 44% Drop in Earnings as Aircraft Groundings Bite

Wizz Air joins a growing list of airlines to report a steep drop in profits for the last quarter. It remains to be seen if this is a benign correction or the start of something more significant. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 11:14 EDT

India’s Outbound Surge: Key Drivers Behind the Travel Boom

Several factors are playing in India's favor as a tourism source market: its population, emerging younger generation, and competition leading to reduced travel costs. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 10:00 EDT

Q&A: The Hidden Element Transforming Tourism in Saudi Arabia

Helicopters are quietly transforming the travel industry in Saudi Arabia by facilitating infrastructure development, managing transport for high-profile events, and ensuring medical safety. -The Helicopter Company Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 09:20 EDT

Amadeus Pushes Forward on Tech Initiative Despite American Airlines Setback

Amadeus isn’t relying on the business from its next-generation distribution tech for now. It’s up to airlines to choose how they want to use it. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 09:18 EDT

South African Travel Company Adapts to New Local Tourism Trends

Curiocity, a South-African company that offers both tours and activities as well as hotel and hostel stays, had to pivot post-pandemic. The switch reveals a new focus on domestic travel and Afro-tourism, driving a shift in its business model. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 08:10 EDT

Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Ban ‘Junk Fees’ for Family Seating

If finalized, the rule would ban airlines from charging fees to assign seats to children aged 13 or younger next to their parents or an accompanying adult. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Gordon Smith, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/01/2024 07:45 EDT

Spirit Posts ‘Disappointing’ Revenues as CEO Promises Change

With 'transformational' changes to its business model announced earlier this week, Spirit will be hoping that these numbers are the start of a long-term shift for the troubled airline. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/01/2024 04:14 EDT

Hotel Junk Fees, Marriott Earnings and Norwegian Cruising Optimism

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's optimism in the face of challenge, the next step in junk fee legislation, and the ongoing strength of Norwegian Cruise spending. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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