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“I think high fuel prices more than any other factor, have created that sense of urgency amongst the industry to either improve through performance, improve through rationalization, improve through consolidation, or face being eliminated.” – Delta CEO Ed Bastian skift.com/2026/04/08/d...
Delta CEO Sees Fuel Crisis Spurring Structural Changes to the Airline Industry
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said he expects elevated fuel prices to bring about more structural shifts to the airline industry.
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Airbnb Takes Users for a Ride, Literally: Airbnb's services now include pre-booked rides from the airport – and maybe a different kind of airport trip soon. newsletters.skift.com/p/airbnb-tak...
Airbnb Takes Users for a Ride, Literally
Airbnb's services now include pre-booked rides from the airport – and maybe a different kind of airport trip soon.
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The moment an AI agent handles the complexity of travel, the intermediation layer of online travel agencies and metasearch sites will have to answer why it exists — or at least why it commands the margin it does. Let’s run through some of the damage: skift.com/2026/03/02/t...
The Claude Effect Is Coming for Travel
Here’s the pattern: Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, announces a new capability aimed at a specific sector.
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Widespread airspace closures and flight disruptions have occurred across the Middle East after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran. These attacks are not entirely surprising, but their impact on the travel industry will still be enormous. skift.com/2026/02/28/g...
Extreme Travel Disruption After U.S. and Israel Attack Iran
Air travel from, to, and through the Middle East is being severely disrupted following a U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, and associated retaliation.
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JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions are beginning to meet practical limits. Summer 2026 reflects an airline fine-tuning growth as slot constraints, fleet availability, and intensifying competition test its model. skift.com/2026/02/26/h...
Has JetBlue’s Transatlantic Growth Hit a Ceiling?
JetBlue’s summer 2026 transatlantic schedule balances slot constraints, fleet limits, and rising premium narrowbody competition.
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Across Europe, governments are pushing travelers to choose trains over planes — but when rail tickets cost far more than budget airline seats, that's a tough sell. Source: https://bit.ly/45LiHP0
Planes vs. Trains: UK Rail Fare Hikes Could Derail Climate Goals
Planes vs. Trains: UK Rail Fare Hikes Could Derail Climate Goals : Across Europe, governments are pushing travelers to choose trains over planes — but when rail tickets cost far more than budget airline seats, that's a tough sell. https://skift.com/2...
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The policy is the latest effort by the Trump administration to tighten controls on entry to the U.S. Source: https://bit.ly/3HqZV7r
All U.S. Visa Holders Subject to ‘Continuous Vetting’
All U.S. Visa Holders Subject to ‘Continuous Vetting': The policy is the latest effort by the Trump administration to tighten controls on entry to the U.S. https://skift.com/2025/08/21/all-u-s-visa-holders-subject-to-continuous-vetting/?utm_source=rs...
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🚨 No executive can keep up with every shift in travel alone. That’s why the smartest companies send teams to Skift Global Forum 2025. Don’t just attend. Arrive with your team and leave with a competitive edge. Read more: https://bit.ly/4lFUb7M
Why Executives Don’t Attend Skift Global Forum Alone
Teams that attend Skift Global Forum 2025 gain shared insights, stronger networks, and faster alignment. Secure group pricing while seats last.
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Go behind the scenes to discover how Skift Global Forum is engineered for insight, candor, and connection. Here's how the travel industry's most talked-about event comes to life — and why it feels different from anything else. Source: https://bit.ly/41QoaTj
Planning the Biggest Travel Event of the Year: Behind-the-Scenes
Planning the Biggest Travel Event of the Year: Behind-the-Scenes: Go behind the scenes to discover how Skift Global Forum is engineered for insight, candor, and connection. Here's how the travel industry's most talked-about event comes to life — and ...
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For today's pod we look at Tripadvisor's Viator options, Washington's hotel problems, and Alaska's new loyalty program. Source: https://bit.ly/4mWMzio
Tripadvisor Under Pressure, Trump’s D.C. Hotels and Trump and Alaska’s Loyalty Play
Tripadvisor Under Pressure, Trump's D.C. Hotels and Trump and Alaska's Loyalty Play: For today's pod we look at Tripadvisor's Viator options, Washington's hotel problems, and Alaska's new loyalty program. https://skift.com/2025/08/21/tripadvisor-un...
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Inside travel’s political spending: where the industry’s money is going — new from me in @skift.com skift.com/2025/06/24/i...
Inside Travel’s Political Spending: Where the Industry’s Money Is Going Now
During 2025, travel companies have been using their federal political action committees to send millions to candidates and national parties.
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When Europe experienced a record heatwave in 2016, Ivan, a tour operator in Dubrovnik, thought it was going to be a one off. Turns out it was just the start. “I just thought 2016 was one of those summers which happens once every 20 years. The heat just lasts longer.” skift.com/2025/06/01/i...
'It's Like Being in an Oven:' How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel
The effects of extreme heat in Europe and the world as temperatures soar, transforming business operations in cities like Dubrovnik.
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Members of Congress help shape the future of the travel industry — and some are personally investing in it, too. My deep dive for @skift.com: skift.com/2025/05/20/t...
The Travel Stocks Congress Loves to Trade
Members of Congress help shape the future of the travel industry — and some are personally investing in it, too.
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United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are entering a partnership. In a joint statement on Thursday morning, the carriers unveiled plans to bring their loyalty programs closer together. Funny enough, it’s called Blue Sky skift.com/2025/05/29/u...
United and JetBlue Launch Partnership: 'Blue Sky' to Link Loyalty Programs
Putting an end to months of industry speculation, United and JetBlue confirm that they’re linking loyalty programs. What could come next?
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Travel is now becoming part of India's soft power toolkit. And the country is no longer shying away from using its muscle to make that point. skift.com/2025/05/09/i...
Indian Travel Firms Suspend Bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan Over Pakistan Support
Travel companies in India have paused new bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, reacting to the diplomatic fallout.
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When Donald Trump's political team can't stay at a Trump hotel, these are the places they stay. New from me in @skift.com: skift.com/2025/05/07/h...
How Much the Trump Campaign Spent on Hotels — and Where Staffers Stayed
Where did Trump campaign staffers stay when there’s no Trump hotel? Hilton and Marriott were the preferred options.
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My latest for @skift.com Make Alcatraz a Prison Again? The Impact on San Francisco’s Iconic Tour skift.com/2025/05/07/m...
Make Alcatraz a Prison Again? The Impact on San Francisco’s Iconic Tour
Today, Alcatraz welcomes 1.2 million visitors a year and generates over $60 million in revenue for the National Park Service.
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“So very painful" sums up how many travel leaders are feeling on the first major milestone of the second Trump administration. skift.com/2025/04/30/t...
Tourism and travel industry had a treat for Trump. New from me in @skift.com: skift.com/2025/04/29/t...
Trump’s Inaugural Attracts Record Travel Industry Cash—Topping Biden and Trump 1.0
President Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee enjoyed big donations from several travel and tourism industry titans.
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Mandarin Oriental Debuts App and Revamps Loyalty Program Exclusive, via @skift.com skift.com/2025/04/29/m...
Sign up for our brand-new newsletter, The Trump Effect. It’s a new weekly read for travel industry executives navigating the turbulence of Trump-era policymaking. info.skift.com/en/thetrumpe...
The Trump Effect
A new weekly newsletter for travel industry executives navigating the turbulence of Trump-era policymaking.
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With Donald Trump back in the White House and a new GOP-controlled Congress, the travel industry has no choice but to keep spending on lobbying — and spend it did. New from me in @skift.com: skift.com/2025/04/22/u...
U.S. Lobbying Roundup: Which Travel Companies Spent the Most
Many prominent travel and tourism industry interests increased their federal-level lobbying spending during early 2025.
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President Donald Trump responded to a reporter’s question Wednesday on why he thinks tourism to the U.S. may be down: He said it could be nationalism on the part of tourists from other countries, though also said he “doubts it.” skift.com/2025/04/23/t...
We're updating our list with a more complete set of names because other hotel operators have finally reported their executive compensation to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. skift.com/2025/04/16/w...
Exclusive Research: Travelers say they are less likely to visit the U.S. as a result of the political environment, according to a survey from Skift Research. skift.com/2025/04/15/t...
Trump Policies Could Cause U.S. Travel Slump: Exclusive Skift Research Survey
Travelers say they are less likely to visit the U.S. as a result of the political environment, according to a survey from Skift Research.
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U.S. Tourism Data Warning: Visits From Europe Dropped in March skift.com/2025/04/08/u... Data is beginning to show that global travel interest to the U.S. is already impacted by the Trump administration's policies.
‘Growth Has Largely Stalled’: Delta CEO Sounds Alarm on Global Economy skift.com/2025/04/09/d... As the industry faces economic uncertainty, Delta delivered better-than-expected first quarter results.
‘Growth Has Largely Stalled’: Delta CEO Sounds Alarm on Global Economy
As the industry faces economic uncertainty due to tariffs, Delta delivered better-than-expected first quarter results.
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U.S. Tourism Data Warning: Visits From Europe Dropped in March skift.com/2025/04/08/u... Data is beginning to show that global travel interest to the U.S. is already impacted by the Trump administration's policies and announcements.
U.S. Tourism Data Warning: Visits From Europe Dropped in March
Data is beginning to show that global travel interest to the U.S. is already impacted by the Trump administration's policies and announcements
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Global travel stocks are being battered once again on Monday, with some of the industry's biggest names reporting double-digit same-day declines. skift.com/2025/04/07/w...
The 'unbundling' of airfares has spread into business class at premium carriers like Qatar Airways, KLM and now Etihad — with the trend showing no signs of slowing down. skift.com/2025/04/05/t...
Stripping Business Class Bare: The Rise and Risks of No-Frills Premium Travel
The unbundling of economy fares has spread into business class at premium carriers like KLM and Etihad — with the trend showing no signs of slowing down.
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