Articles tagged “fuel costs”

Airlines

Asian Airlines Face Surging Fuel Prices and Slow Return of Chinese Travelers

Airlines across Asia have struggled to make a full recovery from the pandemic, and industry executives all but said it isn't happening anytime soon.

Chen Lin, Reuters | 5 months ago

Asian Airlines Face Surging Fuel Prices and Slow Return of Chinese Travelers

Airlines

United Faces Higher Costs – and What Else We Learned on the Earnings Call

United’s third-quarter results were strong, but higher-than-expected costs in several key areas will prove to be challenging in the months ahead.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 6 months ago

United Faces Higher Costs – and What Else We Learned on the Earnings Call

Airlines

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

All of the airlines are confronting a spike in fuel prices, with labor and other costs up as well. And that will hit profits.

Jay Shabat, Skift | 7 months ago

Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

Airlines

3 U.S. Airlines Issue Warnings About Higher Third Quarter Fuel Costs

Despite a boom in air travel this summer, major airlines still haven't been able to overcome some of the most pressing challenges they've faced in recent years. So look for them to recoup some of the surging costs in the form of higher airfares.

Reuters | 8 months ago

3 U.S. Airlines Issue Warnings About Higher Third Quarter Fuel Costs

Airlines

Israel’s El Al Hopeful of Oman Airspace Approval to Gain Shortcut to Asia

As well as savings from less fuel burn, the shorter route opens up destinations like Australia for the flag carrier.

Steven Scheer, Reuters | 2 years ago

Israel’s El Al Hopeful of Oman Airspace Approval to Gain Shortcut to Asia

Tourism

More U.S. Travelers Plan to Travel 4th of July Weekend With ‘Nearcations’ on Rise

Following Memorial Day Weekend, Americans are still planning to travel during the next major U.S. summer holiday, but with more careful planning and sentiment stability about rising fuel prices.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

More U.S. Travelers Plan to Travel 4th of July Weekend With ‘Nearcations’ on Rise

Online Travel

The Possible Ramifications of Google’s Breakup and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, a breakup of Google’s advertising businesses could have significant ramifications for travel, U.S. travelers are more worried about surging prices than Covid, and Phoenix is the first testing site for Waymo's driverless cars.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

The Possible Ramifications of Google’s Breakup and Other Top Stories This Week

Tourism

Summer Vacationers Are Budgeting and the RV Market Is Responding

While many turned to recreational vehicles and outdoor experiences for social distancing and mental wellness during the pandemic, rising vacation prices are forcing Americans to carefully allocate their finances, adding yet another reason to the list of why RVs are the move this summer.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

Summer Vacationers Are Budgeting and the RV Market Is Responding

Tourism

U.S. Travelers More Concerned About Costs Than Covid for First Time Since Pandemic

Americans are now saying that financial factors trump health and safety worries when it comes to travel decision-making. While some are staying home because they can't afford it, those determined to travel are finding ways to work around higher prices.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

U.S. Travelers More Concerned About Costs Than Covid for First Time Since Pandemic

Tour Operators

Tour Operators Consider Adding Fuel Surcharges to the Price of Trips

Tour operators will try to avoid adding fuel surcharges to their trips for as long as possible. They're aware that making their trips more expensive could put a dent in their recovery because consumers will only tolerate higher prices to a certain extent.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Tour Operators Consider Adding Fuel Surcharges to the Price of Trips