Skift Originals

Airlines

NYC airports lengthen return time for taxis on “shortie” trips

Another decision in favor of NYC taxi drivers after a 17 percent fare hike this summer showing the city’s efforts to give drivers a fair shot at lucrative fares each day. Luckily this one doesn’t affect passengers’ wallets.

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Virgin America slows growth as pessimism about competition clouds its future

There are no easy answers for Virgin America, and 2013 will be a critical juncture.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

The FTC is taking closer look and the Hertz-Dollar Thrifty deal

After so much maneuvering between Hertz and Avis Budget over Dollar Thrifty, it's hard to believe that the FTC would block the deal at this point. But, an honest deal review must take a hard look at how further industry consolidation would impact consumers.

Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Uber Taxi tries again days after NYC back-out with new services in San Francisco

Uber is definitely persistent but rather than blindly barreling through cities, the startup needs a breather to reassess how it can grow through preparation and collaboration with city officials.

Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Car-sharing service SideCar gearing up for Seattle

More disruption in ground transportation services as SideCar expands its base into Seattle.

Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Poison’s Bret Michaels readies to rock out RVs on Travel Channel’s new series

With 25 years experience tricking-out his own trailers, Michaels certainly has the expertise, but it remains to be seen if a man known for groupies and substance abuse can connect with the family-focused demo that is typically behind the wheel of RVs.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Air France vows ground staff strike won’t ground planes

Air France's pledge that the strike will only cause minor disruptions may be overly optimistic.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Uber heads down under to quietly roll out services in Sydney

Uber is moving fast for a company that’s run into some real roadblocks during its expansion, but depending on regulations might find success in a fresh market with fewer competitors.

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

U.S. car rental companies to hike average daily rates in 2013, says Amex

Why are car rental companies getting a pass on making their rates more transparent when it is very difficult to compare them on an apples to apples basis?

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Literary travel magazine Nowhere gets funded on Kickstarter for digital redesign