Articles tagged “baggage”

Hotels

Factors Driving Growth in India’s Hotel Industry – India Report

The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 days ago

Factors Driving Growth in India’s Hotel Industry – India Report

Podcasts

Europe Grapples With Extreme Heat

Today's podcast looks at an extremely hot Europe, Euro 2024's appeal to Asian travelers, and JetBlue's baggage shift.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Europe Grapples With Extreme Heat

Airlines

Why JetBlue’s Baggage Change Leaves United Airlines on its Own

As JetBlue makes carry-on bags free for all passengers, is United's isolated market positioning becoming increasingly untenable?

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Why JetBlue’s Baggage Change Leaves United Airlines on its Own

Airlines

Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade

Alaska Airlines is not the biggest airline in the U.S., but it appears that it’s aiming to be one of the most modern, or at least as the customer sees it.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Tour Operators Return to Profits

A steep increase in air fares, prolonged visa delays, and inflation pressures must be averted to ensure the growth momentum.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

Skift India Daily: Tour Operators Return to Profits

Travel Technology

The Tech That Could Prevent Lost Luggage

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at lost luggage technology, a shipping container hotel, and a massive investment in Indian aviation.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

The Tech That Could Prevent Lost Luggage

Travel Technology

The Real Reasons Behind Air Travel Baggage Delays

More airline debacles and their resulting luggage delays are almost a guarantee. While a full revamp of the baggage handling system is far away, industry leaders are trying to piece together tech solutions to help in the meantime.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

The Real Reasons Behind Air Travel Baggage Delays

Online Travel

Paragon Buys a Bag Tag Maker in a Bid to Digitize Airline Luggage Tracking

While not glamorous, the digitization of bag tagging could help airlines lose fewer pieces of luggage. Paragon, a public tech company, aims to scale up Security Label's business with customers like Air France.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Paragon Buys a Bag Tag Maker in a Bid to Digitize Airline Luggage Tracking

Airlines

Customers Cram Carry-Ons as U.S. Airlines Look the Other Way

Don’t look for airlines to impose weight limits on carry-on bags anytime soon, even though jet fuel prices are climbing and heavier loads eat up fuel.

Micheline Maynard, Skift | 6 years ago

Customers Cram Carry-Ons as U.S. Airlines Look the Other Way

Online Travel

The Luggage Industry Keeps Adding Tech Gimmicks to Boost Sales

At this year's annual travel goods industry conference, it's obvious that the hot trend among manufacturers is to add USB ports, battery packs, and location-aware beacons to their luggage.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

The Luggage Industry Keeps Adding Tech Gimmicks to Boost Sales