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India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

India's aviation sector is expanding and people from smaller cities are increasingly looking to fly . Keeping airfares in check is key to ensuring that air travel remains accessible to the Indian middle class, particularly as it makes up for about a third of the country's population.

India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

Online Travel

Trivago Acquires 30% Stake in Hotel Rate Aggregator Holisto for $10 Million

Could Trivago be looking to supplement its traditional metasearch revenue with that generated by a hotel booking site? Or is it just interested in Holisto's tech?

Trivago Acquires 30% Stake in Hotel Rate Aggregator Holisto for $10 Million

Airlines

JetBlue Posts Surprise Profit as New Strategy Starts to Pay Off

JetBlue’s strategy of cutting unprofitable routes and focusing on its core markets is starting to see returns — the carrier unexpectedly reported a profit in the second quarter.

JetBlue Posts Surprise Profit as New Strategy Starts to Pay Off

Announcements

Skift IDEA Awards: Meet the 2024 Finalists 

For the sixth year, Skift IDEA Awards will recognize and celebrate excellence in design, creativity, and innovation across travel by spotlighting the brands and businesses that are driving the industry forward. See the 2024 finalists below.

Skift IDEA Awards: Meet the 2024 Finalists 

Skift Meetings

Lessons for Event Planners from the Paris Olympics: Take Risks, But Have a Plan B

The Olympics opening ceremony in Paris unfolded under an unexpected veil of rain, adding an unplanned layer of drama. But this was just the beginning.

Lessons for Event Planners from the Paris Olympics: Take Risks, But Have a Plan B

Airlines

Appeals Court Blocks Airline ‘Junk Fee’ Rule

An appeals court argued that the rule “likely exceeds the DOT’s authority and would irreparably harm airlines.”

Appeals Court Blocks Airline ‘Junk Fee’ Rule

Airlines

Spirit Announces Huge Premium Push, But is it Enough to Shore Up the Airline?

Spirit is the latest U.S. low-cost airline to make a premium pivot in a bid to boost profitability. Wall Street will be watching closely.

Spirit Announces Huge Premium Push, But is it Enough to Shore Up the Airline?

Online Travel

Spain Regulator Cites Booking.com for Abusive Practices But Lowers Penalty by $90 Million

Should Booking.com have the right to compel Spanish hotels what rates they can charge on their own websites? That is the heart of the issue.

Spain Regulator Cites Booking.com for Abusive Practices But Lowers Penalty by $90 Million

Tourism

Venice’s Large Group Tour Ban to Start August 1

Venice is taking on group tours and loudspeakers as part of its overall framework toward combating mass tourism.

Venice’s Large Group Tour Ban to Start August  1

Hotels

Extreme Heat in Dubai, Extreme Price Drops in Hotels

A look at how Middle East tourism responds to extreme heat across the region.

Extreme Heat in Dubai, Extreme Price Drops in Hotels

Announcements

CEOs Look Ahead to Hospitality’s Future at Skift Global Forum

Hotel CEOs from Marriott, MGM, Wyndham, and more will take the Skift Global Forum stage this September in New York City. We’ll dive deep on what they predict for hotels in the U.S. and abroad, as global travel continues to grow.

CEOs Look Ahead to Hospitality’s Future at Skift Global Forum