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Articles tagged “fees”

Tourism

66 National Parks in the U.S. Will See Fee Hikes This Summer

The slight fee uptick probably won't matter much to travelers who could already afford a visit to national parks. But to other travelers, a few extra dollars adds up quickly. The National Park Service is trying to balance both sides out of necessity.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Sabre Searches for Deal as the Air France-KLM Distribution Surcharge Looms

Wasn't the whole point of these surcharges to prevent the global distribution systems from taking a cut of that juicy ancillary money that is now flowing in? One has to wonder what the terms of Air France-KLM's deal with Amadeus and Travelport really are. For now, it looks like the global distribution systems that took the new distribution capability seriously are reaping the rewards.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel

9 Big Challenges Facing Amadeus This Year

Amadeus' track record of profitable growth has been music to the ears of investors. But some airline and hotel executives claim to hear discordant notes in the giant technology vendor's forecasts.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

9 Big Challenges Facing Amadeus This Year

Airlines

EasyJet Is Making Less Money From Bag Fees Than Its Competitors

It's difficult to tell much from the first quarter results, but EasyJet seems on track to have a decent year. Acquiring some of Air Berlin’s operations will also enable it to grow in the lucrative German market.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

EasyJet Is Making Less Money From Bag Fees Than Its Competitors

Hotels

HomeAway to Hike Rates for Rental Owners Despite Talk of Blowback

HomeAway’s fee hike spotlights the shifting economics of the vacation rental business. Property owners are weighing how much of a cut technology companies deserve when making it easier for them to put heads in beds.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

HomeAway to Hike Rates for Rental Owners Despite Talk of Blowback

Business Travel

Luggage Fees Go Transatlantic — Business of Loyalty

SkyTeam airlines just announced a series of new baggage fees for transatlantic basic economy routes. But is it competition or gouging?

Grant Martin, Skift | 6 years ago

Luggage Fees Go Transatlantic — Business of Loyalty

Hotels

Are Hotel-Fee Initiatives Inspired by What the Airlines Have Accomplished?

In some ways, perhaps … but one big difference between hotels and airlines is that hotels want their consumers to actually like (maybe even love) them. While with airlines, that might be a different story as some recent events would demonstrate (we're looking at you, United).

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

Are Hotel-Fee Initiatives Inspired by What the Airlines Have Accomplished?

Hotels

Fees at U.S. Hotels on Track for a Record High This Year

More hotels are realizing that charging people for Wi-Fi access isn't going to win them any brownie points. But beyond consumer ire, including angry TripAdvisor reviews, hoteliers should probably be more concerned about the Federal Trade Commission stepping in and clamping down on perceived "deceptive hotel fees."

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Fees at U.S. Hotels on Track for a Record High This Year

Airlines

The Plan to Pit Passenger Against Passenger for Better Flight Upgrades

Targeted bidding on flight upgrades is a smart way for airlines to engage customers and offer value without inundating flyers with additional fees and packages. But it also adds a level of uncertainty that travelers may find off-putting.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

The Plan to Pit Passenger Against Passenger for Better Flight Upgrades

Airlines

Passenger Satisfaction With U.S. Airlines Hits a 10-Year High

Now that the major U.S. airlines are profitable again, more travelers are reporting higher satisfaction with their flights.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Passenger Satisfaction With U.S. Airlines Hits a 10-Year High