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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 01/14/2026 07:10 EDT

On-Time Performance Is Becoming an Airline Marketing Weapon

Airlines that treat punctuality as an operating identity rather than a one-year PR win are turning on-time performance into a durable marketing advantage. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/14/2026 06:34 EDT

Trip.com Faces Antitrust Investigation as China Tightens Platform Rules

For China's dominant travel platforms, scale is no longer just a competitive advantage, it is a regulatory risk that could reshape how they work with hotels, hosts, and partners. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/14/2026 01:55 EDT

Why K-Pop Sensation BTS’ Comeback Tour Is a Test Case for Live Tourism

The music may be the headline of BTS’s comeback tour, but the travel boom is the subtext, and arguably the bigger story. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/13/2026 23:00 EDT

India’s Travel Startup Funding Is No Longer Just About Online Travel Agencies

These fundings reflect a broader trend: For India’s travel startup ecosystem, capital infusion is no longer about scale alone, but about where value is being created in the travel stack. Read more

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Kanchi Jain @ Skift · 01/13/2026 21:45 EDT

Announcing Skift Asia Forum 2026: Strategy, Growth, and Leadership in Asia Travel

Skift Asia Forum returns to Bangkok this April, convening senior leaders who are actively making growth, partnership, and transformation decisions across Asia’s travel ecosystem. Read more

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Adriana Lee @ Skift · 01/13/2026 17:59 EDT

Google Is Siri’s New Brain. But Who Will Control the Travel Booking?

Embedding Gemini in Siri moves Google closer to the moment of intent — but Apple’s privacy architecture could cap how far that intelligence can act. Travel may be the clearest test of those limits. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 01/13/2026 15:09 EDT

U.S. Passport Trails 37 Countries, Losing Visa-Free Access to 7 Destinations

Although the U.S. has a top-10 passport ranking again, its increasingly tougher entry rules suggest a country moving against the global openness trend. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/13/2026 14:34 EDT

Trump’s 10% Credit Card Cap Would ‘Upend’ Industry, Delta CEO Says

Delta CEO Ed Bastian was highly skeptical of Trump’s proposal to implement a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The proposal was also met with criticism from banks and Republican leadership. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/13/2026 13:55 EDT

More Mergers, More Activist Investors: Delta Execs See a Shakeup for Low-Cost Airlines

Delta executives expect a lift to their main cabin revenues as low-cost carriers continue to struggle. Read more

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Luke Martin @ Skift 2 place · 01/13/2026 09:20 EDT

Premier Inn Owner on Activist Challenge: ‘We Are Open-Minded’

Premier Inn's owner said it's considering a strategy shift in response to criticisms by activist investor Corvex. But it may not reveal any changes until its next financial update in April. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 01/13/2026 07:13 EDT

Delta Sees More Consumer and Business Demand in 2026

Delta is reporting a strong start to the year, despite a rocky 2025 that saw airlines pull guidance and cancel flights due to the government shutdown. Read more

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Gordon Smith @ Skift 2 place · 01/13/2026 06:33 EDT

Wizz Air Wants Premium Passengers – Without the Business Class Fuss

Wizz Air is testing how far it can push “premium” without touching the cost or complexity of business class. If blocked seats and basic perks lift yields with little operational pain, this won’t stay a niche product for long. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 01/13/2026 06:30 EDT

Delta Air Lines to Order 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Delta’s latest order is an unusual one for the carrier — the only Boeing widebody in its fleet is the 767, a much older aircraft. After experiencing a slew of safety and quality issues over the past few years, the order also signals renewed confidence in Boeing’s turnaround efforts. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/13/2026 03:51 EDT

Thailand’s Disneyland Gambit: How a Theme Park Is Being Used to Fix Broken Tourism Economics

Whether a Disney castle ever rises on Thailand’s eastern coast is still an open question. But the logic behind the pitch is clear, without a new demand engine, some of Thailand’s biggest infrastructure dreams may never leave the drawing board. Read more

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 01/12/2026 23:00 EDT

ITC Hotels Ties Its Next Growth Phase to Delhi’s Expanding Convention District

While Delhi is very hotel-dense, the message through this land lease is clear: Bring convenient high-end accommodation right to the doorstep of event infrastructure for a suitable MICE ecosystem. Read more

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 3 place · 01/12/2026 15:53 EDT

Inside the Sun Country Merger: Allegiant CEO Explains the Deal

We've written a lot about the problems facing low-cost carriers. But both Allegiant and Sun Country stand out for finding a way to stay profitable. Read more

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift · 01/12/2026 14:33 EDT

Overseas Travel to the U.S. Slumps for 8th Straight Month

The U.S. recovery in inbound travel is stalling, and policy, pricing, and perception are now compounding the problem. Read more

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Darin Graham @ Skift · 01/12/2026 12:19 EDT

Aviation’s Climate Reckoning: Bill Gates and Airlines Sound Alarm

Aviation’s climate ambitions are hitting a political wall. Bill Gates and IATA warn that without global coordination, even the best technologies won’t deliver on decarbonization goals. Read more

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Ashab Rizvi @ Skift 3 place · 01/12/2026 10:45 EDT

The Anti-Spirit Merger: Why Allegiant-Sun Country Makes Sense

Other low-cost carriers have attempted to outfly reality — adding capacity, chasing share, and hoping costs would normalize. Allegiant and Sun Country have done the opposite. Read more

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 01/12/2026 05:18 EDT

Why Lemon Tree’s Restructuring Matters Beyond One Hotel Chain in India

Indian hotels are clearly changing how they grow. Promoters are giving way to platforms, bricks are being separated from brands, and institutional money now wants clear roles of owner, operator, and capital - not everything bundled into one. Read more

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