Articles tagged “apple”

Airlines

Southwest Is Launching Beats Music Service on Its Flights

Southwest is certainly on an upward trajectory and the good times keep on rolling for the airline. The fruits of its labor with the recent rebranding and seeing record profits are now reaching passengers by giving them a brand to use that they already know and love. Let's see what other airlines may follow.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Travel Tools That Travel Experts Wish They Had

The technology exists to make most of these ideas a reality right now, so inventors and the technologically-inclined should take notes and listen to what these travelers are asking for.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

How Apple and NFC Just Made Flying and Paying at Airports Easier and Faster

Apple just did it again. NFC-based Apple Pay is a game changer.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

What Apple’s New Products Mean for Travelers and Travel Brands

Apple's products have change the way we travel from how we listen to music on long bus rides to how we navigate new neighborhoods. In time, these products will likely impact our travel habits and behaviors as well.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

SkiftX

The New Ad From Apple Is All About Exploring. And Travel

Rafat Ali, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

JetBlue Takes a Shortcut to Add Apple Passbook Capabilities

JetBlue really needs to devote more resources to its tech capabilities. It is finally getting around to it with its imminent satellite-based Wi-Fi, but the airline needs to stay on top of its game.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

The New Design of Travel Apps in Apple’s iOS 7 Mobile Operating System

Following such a large redesign, user experience is key for each of these apps. Luckily each of them kept things simple, clean, and easy to use.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Apple iOS in Your Car Will Turn Emails and Texts into Driving Directions

Let us hope Apple has worked out the kinks in Siri and Apple Maps before iOS in the Car arrives.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

SkiftX

The 12 Milestone Travel News Stories in Skift’s First Year

Tourism expanded globally, airlines and rental car companies faced consolidation, guidebook brands were sold off, and travel tech got better: We don't expect these major stories to disappear in the next year and plan on covering where they lead us just as carefully.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Online Travel

Breaking: Apple Buys HopStop to Boost Transit and Location Data in Maps

News of the other acquisition this morning was a relief for anyone struggling to get good information from their iPhone using Apple's maps. The addition of fan favorite HopSpot should improve matters even more.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 11 years ago