Articles tagged “checked luggage”

Airlines

Why Checking In Bags Is More Expensive

Today's podcast looks at the motivation behind increased baggage fees, New York City hotels' boost from short-term rental restrictions, and Jumeirah Group's change in leadership.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Why Checking In Bags Is More Expensive

Airlines

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs and cooling airfare inflation. But these price hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize more passengers to sign up for their frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Airlines

How India’s SpiceJet Is Using Tech to Innovate During the Pandemic

SpiceJet has championed reforms of airport processes that have already changed how all air travelers in India fly on all airlines. In a move reported here first, the budget carrier will begin to sell some of the tech it has developed to other airlines.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

How India’s SpiceJet Is Using Tech to Innovate During the Pandemic
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Airlines

What Operational Excellence Really Means for Business Travel

Airlines need to deliver operational excellence to build long-term relationships with corporate travel managers and their travelers, but it’s often easier said than done. Delta has not only made real efforts to achieve operational excellence, but also provides its customers with full insight into how its performance compares with its competitors.

Delta Air Lines + Skift | 7 years ago

What Operational Excellence Really Means for Business Travel

Airlines

American Airlines Launches Enhanced Baggage Tracking as Competition Heats Up

With new technology launched by American Airlines this week, tracking checked luggage will be ever-so easier.

Grant Martin, Skift | 7 years ago

American Airlines Launches Enhanced Baggage Tracking as Competition Heats Up