Articles tagged “upgrades”

News Blog

RedAwning Upgrades Guest Communication For Superhosts

California-based RedAwning has introduced updates to its communication features for Airbnb superhosts.  The new communications hub communication features include: Centralized communications management , where hosts can send messages from their email, mobile phone, or via the RedAwning Portal or the mobile app, to guests which will then appear on their booking platform or email or…

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Hints at More Upgrades This Summer

Airbnb released a host of new upgrades and features in its summer release last week. Airbnb chief executive officer Brian Chesky has promised to work on more. In a response to a suggestion from a user on Twitter, Chesky hinted at working on: lower cleaning fees, better search & filters, verified listings, better customer service,…

Airlines

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

Live auctions have been around for a while, but this is the first time a major airline is testing the waters, and leaving the chance to upgrade so late. It won't appeal to larger corporations, but the blended travel market could make a perfect fit.

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

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Former Kayak Exec Jan Valentin Joins Rail Tech Startup Seatfrog

Former Kayak Europe leader and now travel investor Jan Valentin has joined Seatfrog's board of directors, as the rail startup looks to move on from the pandemic by tapping into the trend for more sustainable travel. The app, which lets train travelers upgrade their ticket at a reduced rate on the original cost by bidding,…

Mergers and Acquisitions

Private Equity Backs Travel Upgrade Startup Plusgrade to Do Acquisitions

Expect more travel tech companies to mimic Plusgrade and get private equity backing to be able to do the acquisitions they need to grow during the recovery.

Private Equity Backs Travel Upgrade Startup Plusgrade to Do Acquisitions

Airlines

When Airlines Auction Premium Seats, Some Passengers Win

Airlines are trying to monetize their best products. Imagine that. More and more, airlines look like a sustainable business. We'll see if it lasts.

When Airlines Auction Premium Seats, Some Passengers Win

Airlines

Delta Finds Passengers Paying for Upgrades With Their Own Money Is Big Business

You don't expect corporate travelers to dip into their own pockets on business trips. But certain travelers love to fly in premium cabins, and that's good news for Delta's revenues, which were already strong.

Delta Finds Passengers Paying for Upgrades With Their Own Money Is Big Business

Hotels

The Upgrade Habits of Hotel Guests That Book Online

Targeting bookers that are the most likely to upgrade is a cost efficient way for hotels to make sure their most expensive rooms are full without ever blocking the inventory from guests willing to pay full price.

The Upgrade Habits of Hotel Guests That Book Online

Airlines

Why well-dressed single men have the best shot at receiving free upgrades

The men are often business travelers with frequent flyer credentials, but it’s likely no coincidence that flight attendants making the selection are mostly women.

Airlines

Airlines turn from free upgrades to online auctions for business class bumps

The elusive upgrade was always a game of chance and an auction model makes it even more interesting.