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Skift Take Expedia Group wouldn’t provide additional details on their exits. Dennis Schaal One week after Ariane Gorin took over as the new CEO of Expedia Group, the company issued a statement Friday that Chief Technology Officer Rathi Murthy, and Sreenivas Rachamadugu, senior vice president, core services product & engineering, are no longer working at […]
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Skift Take There is a sea change taking place in how banks â and particularly how credit cards â interact with the travel industry. Watch what Skift Research has to say. Seth Borko Earlier this week, Skift Research’s Seth Borko and Pranavi Agarwal hosted a LinkedIn Live session to discuss the evolving role of credit
Banks vs. OTAs: How Credits Cards Took Over Travel Read More »
Skift Take The changes come as the Department of Transportation released a final rule that will require airlines to disclose all fees associated with add-on perks. Meghna Maharishi Frontier Airlines is changing the structure of its pricing scheme and getting rid of change fees for most of its fare classes, as part of a wider
A New Frontier? Carrier Scraps Most Change Fees, Introduces Premium and Business Perks Read More »
The recent earnings seasons provided a glimpse into how the largest publicly traded travel companies are faring. So what are the main takeaways from earnings season? And which companies emerged as big winners? Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill and Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi joined Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko to discuss
Corporate and International Travel Drove Earnings This Quarter Read More »
Skift Take In its nine years of operations, Vistara’s service quality has created a strong base of loyal customers. The new information shared by the airline sheds light on how the merger will impact these customers. Bulbul Dhawan As the merger of Air India and Vistara airlines picks up steam, the process of merging their
Air India-Vistara Loyalty Programs: How Will They Be Combined Post-Merger? Read More »
Skift Take Chinese brand Ji Hotels wants to expand outside its home land, starting with the Middle East. Josh Corder As Chinese travel into the Middle East continues to increase, one of the country’s largest hotel operators sees an opportunity. While it’s not as commonly known in the West, H World is a giant in
H World’s Ji Hotels: This Chinese Brand Is Heading to Saudi and UAE Read More »
Skift Take Today’s podcast looks at aviation’s surprise boost, Chase’s new perk, and Saudi Arabia’s luxury focus. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. Itâs Friday, May 17. Hereâs what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now ð§ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts Episode Notes Airlines have recently gotten a big
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Skift Take The roll-out comes at a sensitive time for the carrier as the FAA continues a major safety review into the companyâs operations. Gordon Smith United Airlines has premiered its new pre-flight safety video. The company says it has been designed âto capture and keep the attention of even the most frequent travelers.â The video features more than 1,000 real
United Airlines’ New Safety Video Just Dropped — and it Features 1,000 Dominoes Read More »
Skift Take Once at a standstill as a result of the pandemic, road warriors are returning to business travel as corporations implement more return-to-office policies and in-person client meetings. Meghna Maharishi Since the pandemic, airlines have reported record results quarter after quarter. International and premium travel have been the main drivers. But in the
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Skift Take A new program is incorporating tours and experiences from TUI Musement into the Foundation’s charity efforts. Jesse Chase-Lubitz TUI Care Foundation, a charity linked to the European tourism giant TUI, announced a marine conservation program on Thursday in the Dominican Republic. The foundation is independent of the parent company, TUI Group. Still, the
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