Budget Airlines Are in Talks With Trump Administration Over $2.5 Billion Bailout
Budget airlines are turning to the Trump administration for aid as high fuel costs threaten their ability to stay in business.
The Trump Effect: Borders, Bans and Bookings
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to shape the political and economic landscape, the impact of his choices on the travel industry remains significant. Read how his actions and policies are shaping the future of travel, and get insights into the industry’s evolving response.
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Uncle Sam Wants to Buy Your Airline
The President of the United States floated the idea of the federal government buying my frenemy Spirit Airlines.
Trump Says He Wants the U.S. to Buy Spirit: Where Things Stand on the Bailout
As the terms of a bailout for Spirit are being finalized, President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was interested in the U.S. buying the airline and selling it for a profit once oil prices drop.
Accor Launches ‘Profit Protection Plan’ to Counter Uncertainty
Accor insists the UAE is the only market under pricing pressure. But its precautionary "profit protection plan" suggests that hotel weakness could spread.
World Cup Travelers Got a Warning About Trump’s Policies. That’s Bad for Business.
The travel advisory has received pushback from the White House and U.S. Travel Association.
Hotel Earnings Preview: Best Quarter in a Year After a Weak 2025
Expect analysts to quiz executives about the energy shock impact, World Cup pacing, and AI-driven cost efficiencies. Plus, four other things to watch.
5 Fuel Shocks, 5 Very Different Endings: What History Tells Us About This One
Airlines are hoping 2026 is a short, sharp fuel shock, but with supply routes at risk and fewer policy tools available, this crisis could last longer and test demand in ways recent history hasn’t.
Trump Administration Nearing Deal to Rescue Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is nearing a deal to bail out Spirit, which would provide the embattled ultra-low-cost carrier a lifeline after facing the possibility of liquidation.
Iran War Pushes Chinese Travelers Closer to Home
Security fears have done what even visa hassles and high prices never could, convincing the world's biggest tourism market to just stay closer to home.
Trump Tells Transportation Department to ‘Take a Look’ at Spirit as Bailout Talk Grows
It is unclear if the federal government would actually give Spirit a bailout. Trump signaled earlier that he thinks “maybe” the federal government should help.