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American Express to add a VIP lounge at Dallas/Fort Worth over American Airlines’ objections

It's a bit of a slap in the face to hometown favorites AA to see an outsider like Amex move in, but it will likely play out well for consumers who want a choice -- and may save some money -- of places to rest before takeoff.

Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 11 years ago

Hotels

Why hotel prices are stagnant in Berlin despite growing occupancy rates

The hotel industry is getting attacked on several fronts from sites like Airbnb and Couchsurfing, and the rise of vacation-apartment rentals in Berlin have left hotels unable to raise rates in order to stay competitive.

Skift | 11 years ago

Why hotel prices are stagnant in Berlin despite growing occupancy rates

Airlines

SkiftAds: Security bins get ad makeover at Atlanta’s international airport

Bin ads are nothing new, but the TSA would be clever to get more airports working with advertisers to cut costs on security equipment. A Victoria's Secret sponsored backscatter X-ray machine anyone?

Skift | 11 years ago

SkiftAds: Security bins get ad makeover at Atlanta’s international airport

Uncategorized

Car service startups Uber and Hailo will go head to head over NYC taxis

The startups are still busy adjusting their services to fit within the city’s set taxi rules, but New Yorkers may be more willing than ever to try the new services after yesterday's taxi fare hike.

Skift | 11 years ago

Car service startups Uber and Hailo will go head to head over NYC taxis

Skift Originals

SkiftAds: Kayak’s new commercial fails to charm either the ladies or the gentlemen

Kayak's advertising agency obviously knows more about commercials than we do. In 2010 a Kayak spot featured sexy Mandy cavorting on a pier while the latest ad features a crooner who's way past his prime. See one and done.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines and United to face multi-billion dollar lawsuit claiming 9/11 negligence

Those who advocate for the return of private airport security should take note: At the core of the case is culpability of the airline-led airport security that existed prior to the formation of the TSA.

Sakthi Prasad, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

UK Tourism minister out in cabinet reshuffle, unlikely to be replaced

This is surely to cause concern in the UK tourism industry, looking to capitalize on the momentum after a highly successful Olympic Games and boost to UK's image worldwide.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Which U.S. airlines have the best — and worst — seats in economy class

The US Airways example shows that Routehappy is correct: As a passenger you really need to research the amenities on a given airline for a particular route to learn what the flight experience should be like.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Skift Originals

Nokia’s new Lumia 920 phones include slew of traveler-friendly features

Nokia's last gasp at smartphone greatness? Some smart features indeed, including navigation and augmented reality, but will they move beyond gimmick stage into mainstream?

Rafat Ali, Skift | 11 years ago

Nokia’s new Lumia 920 phones include slew of traveler-friendly features

Business Travel

Social startups seek like-minded passengers for airline seat buddies

Most business travelers want Wi-Fi on flights to presumably get work done, but these startups think fliers would be better off foregoing private time to make a meaningful or friendly connection.

Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Four Seasons hunts for the next luxury hotspot

Looking for hotspots these days means mostly international, and that means growth hubs like China, and still very nascent Latin American market.

Skift | 11 years ago