Articles tagged “summer travel”

Airlines

JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

JetBlue reported a $716 million loss on Tuesday as it recalibrates its strategy as a standalone carrier following the termination of its merger with Spirit Airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 days ago

Airlines

Delta Hikes Starting Wages to $19 an Hour, Gives Employees 5% Raises

Delta said it would increase starting wages for frontline workers and give 5% raises to employees across the board as the carrier continues to make record profits.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

Airlines

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are Summer Travel Trends for 2024?

As a monster summer travel season is a rapidly approaching, here are some trends worth noting as the industry continues its recovery from the pandemic.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Announcements

Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton in Jaipur. Plus: Skift India Summit Starts – India Report

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Airlines

What Are the Most Searched Cities for Summer 2024 Flights?

Based on millions of search results, these latest findings offer insights into the top-trending destinations for summer 2024.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Airlines

Adani Group to Invest $7.25 Billion in Airports – India Report

Air travel in India is recovering rapidly, and as the demand is rising, the sector remains underserved. Efforts are being ramped up to improve aviation infrastructure in the country.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Airlines

Schiphol Airport Ups Flights After Scrapping Noise Reduction Plan

The increase in flight capacity at Schiphol for the summer comes as the Dutch government ended its controversial plans to reduce flights to tackle noise pollution.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: Does Extreme Weather Deter Tourism?

Destinations across the globe have experienced searing heat this summer, and are those soaring temperatures putting people off from traveling? Ask Skift looks into the impact of the blistering heat on tourism.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago

Tourism

Greece Promises Free Holiday to Tourists Who Fled Rhodes Fires

With tourism being the main driver of the Greek economy, tourist-friendly policies are essential to keep them coming back.

Renee Maltezou, Reuters | 9 months ago