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Startups
There's a lot of money pouring into next-generation flight technology with promises of huge revenues in the future.
Justin Dawes | 2 months ago
Airlines
The two low-cost carrier mavericks, Ryanair and Southwest, are pursuing different distribution strategies with online travel agencies. Ryanair is seeking direct agreements, and Southwest just sues those that gain unauthorized access.
Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago
Online Travel
Chase Travel and American Express Travel are among the top handful of leisure travel sellers in the U.S. That's mostly good news for online travel agency partners, as well.
Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago
Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.
Edward Russell | 5 months ago
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
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
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Soutwest’s preventative prep, Oyo’s IPO shrinkage, and LGBTQ+ travel marketing over the years.
Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago
U.S. airlines all say that demand continues to stay super strong as they look ahead to spring and summer. But just how long will the happy demand story persist and might the party be ruined by rising costs?
Jay Shabat, Skift | 1 year ago
In Skift's top stories this week, Southwest's technology failures serve as a lesson for airlines, RateGain acquires travel marketing technology firm Adara, and Hyatt House rebrands to compete against short-term rental platforms.
Sherry Sun | 1 year ago
Although Southwest Airlines has said flight schedules are back to normal after the massive number of flight cancellations, the company is far from being in the clear with Senate hearings poised to reveal the depths of its problems.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 year ago