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Airlines

US Airways has already told American Airlines’ creditors how it would take over the bankrupt airline

US Airways isn't shy about its ambitions, but it should pay attention to AMR machinations that could take advantage of the pushed back date on its reorganization plan to secure the best options for its leaders.

Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Airlines

Even a few million bucks can’t get smaller U.S. markets scheduled airline service

Regional airports have always presented challenges, but it's up to airlines, municipalities, and the Department of Transportation to come up with a plan that does not solely focus on major markets.

Alan Scher Zagier, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Even a few million bucks can’t get smaller U.S. markets scheduled airline service

Hotels

User reviews impact bookings for economy hotels more than their luxury counterparts

Hotels in the economy segment have more at risk on user review sites, but would be wise to leverage the information found on the sites to address specific failures.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

SkiftX

Medical tourism reaches broad acceptance says new global poll

Medical tourism is driven by two factors: People looking for affordable options for basics like prescription medicine or dental care, and travelers looking for elective surgeries on the cheap.

Patricia Reaney, Reuters | 11 years ago

Airlines

U.S. Congress passes law to ban domestic airlines from complying with EU emissions rules

It didn't matter that the European Union had put the fees on hold. Congress acted to further remind the EU how un-welcome their carbon emissions penalties are in the U.S.

Reuters | 11 years ago

U.S. Congress passes law to ban domestic airlines from complying with EU emissions rules

Media and PR

MapQuest introduces Discover, a social-meets-mapping-meets-Pinterest site that might just work

There were two bits of bad news today for traditional travel publishers. Airbnb's Neighborhoods guides and now this, an inspiration and booking site with a built-in audience of over 35 million monthly users.

Skift | 11 years ago

MapQuest introduces Discover, a social-meets-mapping-meets-Pinterest site that might just work

Airlines

Gulf airlines continue their world conquest, this time by playing nice

USA Today uses Qatar's delivery of its first Boeing Dreamliner today as an opportunity to review how the Gulf airlines established new industry standards despite being latecomers in the international skies.

Skift | 11 years ago

Gulf airlines continue their world conquest, this time by playing nice

Online Travel

Here comes Nokia’s new strategy: betting on maps; acquires 3D mapping firm

The $8 billion Navteq acquisition has to do something for Nokia, right? Likely this focus on maps will means this unit will survive as a spinoff at some point, while rest of Nokia will keep going through bouts of identity crisis.

Skift | 11 years ago

Here comes Nokia’s new strategy: betting on maps; acquires 3D mapping firm

Tourism

The mountains and earthquakes that stand in the way of California’s high-speed dreams

American infrastructure for high-speed rail lags far behind that of other countries. Getting California's lines built may be a challenge for the U.S., but it's one worth taking on to avoid being left at the station.

Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times | 11 years ago

The mountains and earthquakes that stand in the way of California’s high-speed dreams

Media and PR

Gogobot spawned social travel and conquered it, according to Gogobot

Gogobot has attracted a lot of funding and appears to have some staying power, but when was the last time you or your neighbor used a social trip-planning service to plan a trip? Unitl Gogobot can really walk the walk, a dose of modesty might be in order.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb Neighborhoods puts the alternative lodging company into the travel guide business

These only have a shot at becoming a real challenger to both digital and traditional publishers if they crack the code on the best way to integrate guest reviews and real-world updates into quality destination information.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Airbnb Neighborhoods puts the alternative lodging company into the travel guide business