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Airlines

Emirates Sees Rise in Unsold Premium Seats, But the Post-Pandemic Party Isn’t Over Yet

With premium cabins typically delivering much higher profit margins than economy seats, good occupancy is a key performance metric for many airlines.

Gordon Smith | 4 hours ago

Emirates Sees Rise in Unsold Premium Seats, But the Post-Pandemic Party Isn’t Over Yet

Airlines

Major U.S. Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Junk Fees Rule

Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it the rule is a regulatory overreach that would create more confusion for consumers.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 hours ago

Major U.S. Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Junk Fees Rule

Online Travel

Booking.com Hit With EU’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Status, Faces Tighter Regulation

Online travel giant Booking.com will be held to a stricter regulatory standard in 27 European countries, but it remains to be seen what the true impact will be.

Sean O'Neill | 9 hours ago

Booking.com Hit With EU’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Status, Faces Tighter Regulation

Daily Lodging Report

APAC Hotel Construction Pipeline Rises 7% Year-Over-Year

The Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report shows significant growth in the Asia Pacific region’s hotel construction, with a 7% increase in projects and a 2% increase in rooms year-over-year, led by India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

10 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Timothy Glanzer: Elevating by Example 

With more than three decades of experience at MGM Resorts International, Timothy Glanzer, CMP, ventured on his own and created Elevated Meeting Solutions, a full-service event management company.  The experience he garnered in the world of resorts helps him as an entrepreneur.

10 hours ago
Timothy Glanzer: Elevating by Example 

Airlines

This Saudi Airline Hopes to Triple in Size: The CEO’s Plan For Getting There

Flyadeal's new CEO Steven Greenway says the scale of airline's expansion attracted him to the role. His challenge now is turning targets into tangible results.

Gordon Smith | 12 hours ago

This Saudi Airline Hopes to Triple in Size: The CEO’s Plan For Getting There

Airline Weekly

From Riches to Rags: Can Spirit Airlines Turn Itself Around?

It was once a champion. Now it’s in critical condition. Spirit Airlines is losing dangerous amounts of money, prompting concerns about its future.

16 hours ago
From Riches to Rags: Can Spirit Airlines Turn Itself Around?

Tourism

Record-Breaking Number of Road Trips Projected For Memorial Day Weekend

Buckle up. AAA expects a major weekend for air travel and especially road trips this Memorial Day.

Elizabeth Casolo | 17 hours ago

Record-Breaking Number of Road Trips Projected For Memorial Day Weekend

Airlines

Akasa Air’s Plan to Expand Beyond India

Central to Akasa's expansion strategy is its substantial order of 226 planes with Boeing. The airline seems confident about the planemaker's capabilities. Will Boeing 'deliver?'

Peden Doma Bhutia | 18 hours ago

Akasa Air’s Plan to Expand Beyond India

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott Boosts Quarterly Dividend 21%

In a week filled with earnings news, Marriott’s increased dividend will likely please investors the most. 

1 day ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Tests AI for Loyalty and Flight Search

Though the new Alaska Airlines AI flight search tool has issues, it's an early glimpse at how the future of airline loyalty tech and search could look.

Justin Dawes | 1 day ago

Alaska Airlines Tests AI for Loyalty and Flight Search