Airlines
IndiGo Reveals Business Class and Loyalty Program Launch Dates
Low cost no more: With these new offerings, it’s clear IndiGo is aiming for a little more luxury and a lot less budget.
Travel Loyalty News
Read Skift's in-depth coverage of the world of travel loyalty. Discover the latest news about airline loyalty programs, hotel loyalty programs, points strategies, and other programs that vie for repeat consumer business.
Startups
Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup
Bilt lets users earn points for rent payments and exchange them for travel, and it's growing fast.
Hotels
MGM Resorts: Strength in Marriott Deal, Softness with Formula 1 in Vegas
America's casino resort giant posts record revenues, buoyed by a recent loyalty alliance with Marriott. But Las Vegas's Formula 1 fever appears to be cooling, casting a shadow over the fourth quarter.
Airlines
Delta Expects $500 Million Hit From CrowdStrike Outage
Delta CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC that the carrier had “no choice” but to seek damages from CrowdStrike for the outage.
Hotels
Hilton’s Asia Pacific Growth: The Brands Driving it and the Focus on India
While Hilton is making a big splash with its luxury brands in Asia Pacific, it’s also smartly tapping into the booming middle class that's fueling the rise of its focused service brands.
Hotels
Hyatt Adds Outdoor Resort Brand Under Canvas in Loyalty Licensing Deal
For Hyatt, a marketing tie-up with Under Canvas represents a strategic expansion into the booming outdoor resort sector, catering to travelers seeking posh stays in natural surroundings.
Hotels
Wyndham Sees Tech Upgrades as Driving Higher Hotel Profits
Wyndham said its RevPAR (that's hotel-speak for "how much money we make per room") might be flat this year, but its EBITDA (that's finance-speak for "profits, kinda") was still looking good. The hotel franchisor partly chalked that up to an improved tech game that has helped it boost margins.
Airlines
Delta Is Beginning to Recover From Meltdown, CEO Says
After days of cancellations and disruptions, Delta CEO Ed Bastian provided a timeline on when the carrier expected to stabilize operations.
Airlines
Delta Meltdown, Day 5: Pressure Mounts From Passengers and Washington
As Delta’s meltdown continues for the fifth day, customers and Washington are becoming increasingly frustrated.
Airlines
Transportation Department Opens Probe Into Delta Meltdown
The Transportation Department said ongoing flight disruptions and reports of customer service issues prompted it to investigate Delta as the carrier’s meltdown enters its fifth day.