Articles tagged “cancellations”

Airlines

American Cancels the Most Flights of U.S. Carriers So Far This Year

Even if flight disruptions decrease in the fall, airlines will continue to be battered because the main factors behind their brutal year aren't going away soon.

Nathan Gomes and Abhijith Ganapavaram, Reuters | 17 mins ago
American Cancels the Most Flights of U.S. Carriers So Far This Year

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s 10-Fold Increase in Host Cancellation Fees Could Benefit Guests

Increasing host penalties for unjustified cancellations isn't necessarily a bad thing unless innocent hosts get caught up in the dragnet.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago
Airbnb’s 10-Fold Increase in Host Cancellation Fees Could Benefit Guests

Airlines

Southwest Removes Flight Credit Expiration Dates to Boost Business Travel Recovery

A surprise move from the airline, and costly too, with a "one-time hit" of up to $300 million already set to impact its third quarter results. But it's a clever strategy to win more corporate business, as companies won't fret so much about rushing to use up their vouchers in the future.

Matthew Parsons | 2 weeks ago
Southwest Removes Flight Credit Expiration Dates to Boost Business Travel Recovery

Airlines

Shortage of Airplane Mechanics Is Also Contributing to Flight Cancellation Crisis

Inadequate pay, a lack of affordable housing in key regions, and a paucity of students in the pipeline are factors that will make the shortage of airline mechanics a protracted one to resolve.

Allison Lampert and Abhijith Ganapavaram, Reuters | 4 weeks ago
Shortage of Airplane Mechanics Is Also Contributing to Flight Cancellation Crisis

Airlines

U.S. Air-Passenger Screenings Highest Since Early 2020 Despite Flight Cancellation Saga

Ongoing flight cancellations in the U.S. haven't deterred passengers trying to fly from Point A to Point B. But airlines and airports aren't winning many fans.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 months ago
U.S. Air-Passenger Screenings Highest Since Early 2020 Despite Flight Cancellation Saga

Airline Weekly

U.S. Pilot Staffing Will Take Years to Sort Out

Is there a pilot shortage in the U.S.? That's one of the most hotly debated questions in the airline industry. But the upshot for passengers is the same regardless of what the industry thinks: Airlines are cancelling more flights and flying reduced schedules this summer because they can't find enough crews.

3 months ago
U.S. Pilot Staffing Will Take Years to Sort Out

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Is On Top Now But Competition Is Coming

It isn't that Vacasa has no competition in North America in vacation rental management, but there isn't a strong challenger at the moment after Vacasa bought out its strongest competitors over the last two years. In such a hot market, look for that void to get filled pronto.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

Airlines

Allegiant Air to Get New CEO During Challenging Period

When Allegiant President John Redmond adds the CEO title in June, he'll have to deal with some of the same issues, such as the pandemic, that he's trying to handle now. Add one more thing to the list: Frontier could become a more formidable flight competitor if it gets the OK to merge with Spirit.

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago
Allegiant Air to Get New CEO During Challenging Period

Online Travel

Hopper Plans to Stay Private for Now With $5 Billion Valuation

Hopper has been making a go of things with varied degrees of success for 15 years and the company is now finding its stride. Being a private company has its allures, but you can bet that Hopper executives would jump at the right deal. Who wouldn't?

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago
Hopper Plans to Stay Private for Now With $5 Billion Valuation

Online Travel

Hopper Cancellation Policy Could Disrupt Short-Term Rentals

Hopper aims to be a big player in short-term rentals, and it's still under development cancel-for-any-reason feature could draw a ton of positive attention from hosts and guests. It could either mean a ton of red ink for Hopper or, if successful, spur competitors to scurry to offer knock-offs.

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago
Hopper Cancellation Policy Could Disrupt Short-Term Rentals