8 Aviation Trends We're Tracking at Skift This Week
Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends. We’re now highlighting the posts that tackle these global trends pointing towards the future of travel. This one looks at top global aviation trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here.
- Luxury flying gets increasingly luxurious: The British Airways Flight That Demonstrates How the 1% Fly
- Middle Eastern airlines distinguish themselves: The Top Low-Cost Carriers in the Middle East
- The lie-down seat makes it to another airline: Qantas Unveils New Business Suites to Attract Competitors' Customers
- Southwest holds on to its spot as passengers' favorite airline: Hotels, Airlines, and Cars: How Travel Brands Stack Up in User Preference
- Airlines confront a pilot shortage: Regional Airlines' Pilot Shortage is Heading Toward the Perfect Storm
- Airports get creative with their amenities: Vermont’s Burlington Airport Gets First Ever Lactation Station
- Airports get creative with their amenities: At Atlanta Airport’s New Lounge, No Membership is Required
- Airports get creative with their amenities: Up Close With Abu Dhabi Airport’s Futuristic Sleeping Pods:
Up Next
Experiences
How Travel Brands Can Seize the ‘Q5’ Opportunity on TikTok
Driven by increased spending on experiences and the digital habits of younger audiences, TikTok has emerged as a key platform for inspiring and shaping travel decisions. Leveraging the platform’s reach early in the year presents a unique opportunity for travel brands to connect with eager travelers.
Sponsored 
Tourism
Is Travel Resilient Enough to Withstand U.S. Policy Shifts?
The global Skift Travel Health Index: February 2025 stands at 99, already indicating a 1% dip in travel performance in February 2025.
Podcasts
Borders, Bans, and Bookings: Navigating U.S. Travel Right Now – Skift Travel Podcast
A possible economic downturn and government policies could have a major impact on the travel, which we discuss in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Online Travel
Mondee Founder Acquires Majority Stake After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Mondee went public via SPAC, then went bankrupt, and now its founder is the majority owner of the privately held company.
Hotels
Tariff Impact on Hotels: Higher Costs, Delayed Renovations, Less Demand
Some hoteliers are freaking out about Trump's new tariffs. They're hoping the move is just negotiating theater.