2026 Archives

On Monday’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, and Brandreth Canaley celebrate the show’s 500th episode and break down how travel platforms are expanding beyond booking…

Norwegian posted some very encouraging numbers during this first quarter but the rest of 2026 could be challenging.

A $6.3 billion take-private closes the books on one of the most convoluted cap tables in travel. The scorecard is not what you’d expect.

FIFA's outrageous ticket prices, combined with geopolitical turmoil, have contributed to soft bookings. Yet hotels that jacked their rates share some of the blame, too.

Travelers do not make their decisions in one step. The smartest travel companies have started focusing on the stage where they can actually make a difference.

American Express Global Business Travel is going private with backing from major AI and tech investors. Despite a travel-tech experienced backer in General Catalyst, Long Lake will have to prove its mettle.

Dubai spent years chasing the 100 million passenger milestone — the war pushed it back a year in a single month.

Air India is trimming international flights as fuel costs surge and routes lengthen, all while continuing its search for a new CEO.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared to dismiss the idea that other budget carriers might need a bailout from the government, hours after Spirit said it would start winding down operations.

Spirit’s planes and slots will soon be up for sale and slots at places like Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia could see high demand.