American Airlines’ Smaller Planes Get Bigger Wi-Fi
Today's podcast looks at Wi-Fi on American Airlines, changes to Hyatt's loyalty program, and a multiyear deal between Trip.com Group and AWS.
Justin is Skift’s Travel Tech Reporter, where he covers the way to the future of global travel industry. Prior, he was a tech reporter for American City Business Journals in Albany. A Michigan native, Justin is living as a digital nomad for now. Work aside, Justin has a passion for travel, writing, arts, food, and culture.
Trip.com Signs Multiyear Deal with Amazon Web Services For AI Tools
This is one of the more significant announcements AWS made during a big news-making conference this week in Las Vegas.
Amazon’s New AI Tools for Travel: How Delta, IHG, and Others Are Using AWS
It is becoming more clear that streamlined customer service is one of the biggest immediate opportunities for generative AI in the travel industry.
SkyNRG Raises $191 Million for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup
The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.
Cabana Seeks Buyers During Tight Venture Capital Market
Venture capital is tight for certain types of startups, so those that need help scaling might run into some trouble.
Digital Nomad Startup Raises $325 Million For 100 Boutique Hotels
Traditional short-term rentals often don't work well for the digital nomad who also wants to socialize. Outsite is trying to fill that gap.
Mondee Acquires AI Company Founded by Former Apple Developer
This is the second notable acquisition of an AI company in the travel industry this week. It follows Airbnb's purchase of GamePlanner.AI.
Airbnb’s AI Acquisition Paid Partially in Stock Valued Above $100 Million
Airbnb made public filings on Tuesday showing that its acquisition of AI company GamePlanner.AI was paid partially with stock valued at about $104.5 million.
Airbnb Acquires AI Company Led by a Siri Creator
Adam Cheyer has driven a lot of success through his work at past companies. Now he's at Airbnb, showing the company really is serious about its dedication to integrating AI.
Uber CEO on ‘Multiple Avenues for Growth’ – AI, Flights, Business Travel
Uber started as a rideshare app, but the vision is to be much more than that.