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Peter Kern Exits Expedia Board as New CEO Makes Changes

Did Ariane Gorin's strategy changes speed Peter Kern's departure from the Expedia Group board?

Peter Kern Exits Expedia Board as New CEO Makes Changes

Podcasts

The Most Powerful People in Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

How do you measure power and influence? We discuss our process on this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

The Most Powerful People in Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

Airlines

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

United will become one of the biggest carriers to use Starlink Wi-Fi as it seeks to court more business and premium travelers with free and high-speed internet access.

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

Podcasts

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Airline Weekly

Southwest’s Evolving Route Network 

Airline Weekly analysis of Cirium Diio data shows fascinating shifts in Southwest’s route network over the past decade. In this week’s episode we drill into the detail.

Southwest’s Evolving Route Network 

Airlines

Boeing Production Crisis Deepens as Strike Begins at 737 Max Factory

What a difference a few days makes. After delight on Sunday that a tentative deal was reached with union officials, Thursday's overwhelming rejection by members sees Boeing flying into yet another storm.

Boeing Production Crisis Deepens as Strike Begins at 737 Max Factory

Daily Lodging Report

Hotel Worker Strikes Resume in Boston

About 400 workers at four Boston hotels began a three-day strike on Thursday. They're seeking higher wages and staffing levels.

Airlines

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

The head of an industry trade group sounded the alarm for ultra-low-cost carriers as airlines like Spirit and Frontier face declining profits. However, other carriers in the industry have seen some success despite industry headwinds.

Are Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers in a ‘Perilous Time’?

Tourism

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Despite repeated closures caused by the volcano, Blue Lagoon has seen a recovery in its guest bookings, but safety remains a tourist concern.

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Hotels

Michelin Awards More U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings and Adds Canada and Mexico

It's notable how many of Michelin's favorite hotels are independently owned and run. Hard to find any properties run by the largest hotel groups on its lists.

Michelin Awards More U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings and Adds Canada and Mexico

Travel Technology

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. And it beat competitor Apple in announcing plans to enable a digital passport.

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet