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Articles tagged “flights”

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Taps New Flight Planning Software to Avoid Costly Delays

Until now, artificial intelligence has mostly been hype. But AI is starting to save travel companies real money by making smarter predictions about events that impact operations.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Alaska Airlines Taps New Flight Planning Software to Avoid Costly Delays

Airlines

EasyJet’s New Air-Rail Deal and 11 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift’s top travel stories this week, EasyJet partnered with Deutsche Bahn on combination tickets, Southwest sued Skiplagged, Sabre said it ha a chance of beating pre-pandemic margins, and a downsized regional airline plans to relaunch.

Angel Adegbesan, Skift | 3 years ago

EasyJet’s New Air-Rail Deal and 11 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Tourism

UAE to Lift Ban on Transit Flights Including From India and Pakistan From August 5

Major carriers in the UAE are thrilled with the decision to lift the ban on transit flights. Not only will they welcome large numbers of passengers from important markets, but they'll also be in a better position for a quicker recovery.

Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | 3 years ago

UAE to Lift Ban on Transit Flights Including From India and Pakistan From August 5

Online Travel

Southwest Lawsuit Alleges Skiplagged and Kiwi Collude to Deceive Flyers

The smart money has Southwest prevailing in this lawsuit against Skiplagged, given the airlines's 17-year history of beating back such alleged interlopers. On the other hand, when it came to an Orbitz lawsuit, Skiplagged knew how to bob and weave.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Southwest Lawsuit Alleges Skiplagged and Kiwi Collude to Deceive Flyers

Online Travel

Hopper Sells Travel But Its Fintech Hedging Drives the Growth

Hopper makes more money on add-on, fintech-oriented services than on selling travel — even the usually juicy hotel business. The business isn't profitable but who cares when grabbing market share is on the agenda.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Hopper Sells Travel But Its Fintech Hedging Drives the Growth

Hotels

U.S. Travel’s Great Summer of Shortage

Some sectors will feel the labor shortfall versus surging travel demand more acutely than others. Solutions will be complex — and protracted.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. Travel’s Great Summer of Shortage

Hotels

Airbnb Sees Opportunities in Smart Homes in Partnerships With Apple, Amazon and Google

In the long term, it's clear that Airbnb will revisit recalibrating its focus beyond stays and experiences, and will dabble in flights, hotels, and smart-home technology. It would be silly not to.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Airbnb Sees Opportunities in Smart Homes in Partnerships With Apple, Amazon and Google

Online Travel

How Google Plans to Make Money in Travel — and Everything Else

Google eventually will monetize its vacation rental listings, but paid advertisements in its Things To Do vertical will happen sooner. Conscientious objectors Airbnb, Expedia/Vrbo and Booking, which aren't participating with Google in vacation rentals for now, will likely have something to say about the shape of that money grab.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

How Google Plans to Make Money in Travel — and Everything Else

Airlines

British Airways and Ryanair Under Investigation for Failing to Provide Refunds During Lockdowns

The concept isn't radical, although it is controversial: If the government won't allow passengers to fly because of Covid lockdowns, then they should be entitled to refunds. Look for the UK competition authority to spank the two airlines on this one.

Paul Sandle and Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago

British Airways and Ryanair Under Investigation for Failing to Provide Refunds During Lockdowns

Tourism

Spain Bungles Tourism Reopening But These Are Early Days

Spain's travel reopening was hurried and confusing for prospective travelers. Wait a few weeks and customs' lanes will be crowded again.

Reuters | 3 years ago

Spain Bungles Tourism Reopening But These Are Early Days