Lex Haris

Lex is Skift's Managing Editor. He was previously Vice President of Editorial at CBS News and Executive Editor at CNN Money and CNN Investigations.

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Delta CEO On Loyalty Changes: ‘We Moved Too Fast…We Will Be Making Modifications’ 

Speaking this week in Atlanta, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the airline would soon revise the changes to the Delta Skymiles loyalty program announced earlier this month.  Those changes shifted the key loyalty metric to money spent with Delta – and sparked backlash from Skymiles members.  Bastian acknowledged the response: “We are still assessing what…

Lex Haris | 7 months ago

Airlines

Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift 

Delta has moved the goalpost for more than 100 million members of the SkyMiles program. What does it mean? Delta does not want your loyalty anymore but rather your spending.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 8 months ago

Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift 

Airlines

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

All of the airlines are confronting a spike in fuel prices, with labor and other costs up as well. And that will hit profits.

Jay Shabat, Skift | 8 months ago

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

Airlines

New Rules of Long-Haul Travel: Business vs. First Class, ‘Densification’ of Economy

As travel comes back strong, airlines are doing everything they can to add capacity to their existing aircraft and roll out the red carpet for their premium customers.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 8 months ago

New Rules of Long-Haul Travel: Business vs. First Class, ‘Densification’ of Economy

Short-Term Rentals

‘Get an Airbnb’ Campaign Challenges Hotels

While Airbnb is returning to core brand messaging around homes and guests, it faces tough battles on the ground — especially in New York City.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 8 months ago

‘Get an Airbnb’ Campaign Challenges Hotels

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 | 9 months ago

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

Airlines

FAA Reauthorization Bill: 5 Key Issues – and Where They Stand 

A new FAA reauthorization bill is nearly across the finish line, but the Senate still has to finalize its own version when Congress returns from its annual recess in September.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 9 months ago

FAA Reauthorization Bill: 5 Key Issues – and Where They Stand 

Tourism

Skift Turns 11: 5 Big Themes Shaping the Future of Travel

Our goal is to constantly come up with new ways of looking at the world – and understand how shifts affect global travel.

Skift | 9 months ago

Skift Turns 11: 5 Big Themes Shaping the Future of Travel

Airlines

Airlines Dole Out Free Wi-Fi in Exchange For Your Loyalty

Airlines are moving towards offering free Wi-Fi, but that doesn't mean they aren't trying to make money off you.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 10 months ago

Airlines Dole Out Free Wi-Fi in Exchange For Your Loyalty

Business Travel

How Egencia Is Helping Amex Global Business Travel Win Small Business Customers

Amex Global Business Travel is using technology from its Egencia acquisition to capitalize on the small business travel boom.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 10 months ago

How Egencia Is Helping Amex Global Business Travel Win Small Business Customers