Delta to Raise Bag Fees as Airlines Pass Cost of Surging Fuel Prices Onto Passengers
Delta is joining United and JetBlue in increasing baggage fees as high fuel costs are starting to eat into airlines’ profits.
Travel Industry Earnings Coverage
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Accor’s 525-Page Filing Reveals Ennismore Is Driving Growth
Ennismore is the engine behind Accor's best-performing division. The open question is whether the high margins and fast growth can continue after a potential IPO.
Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline
Southwest is starting to look a lot like other airlines after decades of going its own way. There will be bumps and some loyal passengers will gripe. None of that will matter if it delivers on its profit goals.
Air Canada CEO to Retire as Backlash to LaGuardia Crash Response Continues
Michael Rousseau's struggles with the French language are nothing new, but they've become a major distraction for Air Canada in the aftermath of the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport.
United CEO Warns of More Fare Spikes, Talks Up Possible Deals
United CEO Scott Kirby is doubling down on premium, banking on high-spend travelers not flinching even if the broader economy softens.
United’s 250-Plane Order Includes More Lie-Flat Seats — and Snack Bars
United is forging ahead with its growth plans and doubling down on premium experiences.
China’s Small-City Boom Gets Results For H World
For years, China’s hotel story was concentrated in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. That’s where the demand was, and that’s where most branded supply clustered. But that’s changing now.
United Bets It Can Beat Fuel Surge — and Outprice Budget Rivals
United Airlines executives are bullish that the carrier will be able to completely offset rising fuel costs this year.
American Airlines Sees More Premium Demand, but Expects Fuel Prices to Hit Profits
American CEO Robert Isom said the carrier would have probably had a profitable first quarter if it weren’t for high fuel prices.
Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Accor, Wyndham: Asia Travel Booming Despite China’s Slow Recovery
Hotel demand across Asia is accelerating, and while China is still struggling to bounce back, in part due to policies inhibiting group travel, operators are cautiously optimistic that it will take a U-shaped rebound.