Articles tagged “airfares”

Airlines

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.

Selene Brophy | 5 months ago

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

Airlines

WestJet CEO Says Leisure Airfares Will Drop

WestJet's CEO has forecast more competitive pricing for popular flight routes to Europe and other international destinations as seat capacity continues to increase.

Allison Lampert , Reuters | 5 months ago

WestJet CEO Says Leisure Airfares Will Drop

Airlines

Skift India Report: Airfares Set to Go Up as Indigo Levies Fuel Charge

India's largest airline has introduced a distance-dependent fuel surcharge and other airlines are expected to follow suit. Doubt that will have much effect on India's consistently growing aviation sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Skift India Report: Airfares Set to Go Up as Indigo Levies Fuel Charge

Online Travel

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Airlines

American Airlines’ Lawsuit Against Ticket Consolidator Reveals Details About Hidden Practices

The whole airline consolidator business model lends itself to cutting corners and difficulties in enforcing contractual rules.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

American Airlines’ Lawsuit Against Ticket Consolidator Reveals Details About Hidden Practices

Business Travel

Business Travel Costs ‘Skyrocketed’ in 2022, ‘Subdued’ Gains Seen This Year 

Even with slower gains, prices are still high, and corporate buyers will need to plan ahead.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 8 months ago

Business Travel Costs ‘Skyrocketed’ in 2022, ‘Subdued’ Gains Seen This Year 

News Blog

OAG Acquires Infare to Strengthen Air Travel Data Business

Infare, a Denmark-based provider of airfare data and analysis software, has been acquired.  OAG, a UK-based provider of flight status and schedule information, said Friday that it has acquired Infare from private equity firm Ventiga Capital. The firm had owned Infare since 2017.  The price and terms of the latest deal were not disclosed.  OAG…

Justin Dawes | 9 months ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: Why Has Travel Gotten So Expensive?

Travel is booming this summer despite flights and hotels becoming pricier for many consumers, and here's a look at a few reasons why trips aren't getting cheaper.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

Ask Skift: Why Has Travel Gotten So Expensive?

Airlines

Italian Minister Calls Out Airlines for Unjustifiable Fare Hike

Inflation is affecting travel, but that doesn't mean it's slowing down. And airlines are grabbing the opportunity with both hands.

Reuters | 10 months ago

Italian Minister Calls Out Airlines for Unjustifiable Fare Hike

Online Travel

India Daily: Yatra Hops on Personalized Travel Trend With Subscription Program

If you are making travelers pay to give access to "exclusive deals" you need to ensure that the offer is worth the investment. Will Yatra deliver on its promises? Only time will tell.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 10 months ago

India Daily: Yatra Hops on Personalized Travel Trend With Subscription Program