Airlines
American Airlines Sues Sabre for 11 Years of Legal Fees
Following a legal battle that lasted 11 years, American Airlines Group wants to force defendant Sabre Corp to pay its legal fees.
Justin Dawes
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.
Startups
Deal Engine Raises $5.3 Million to Help Airlines Save Post-Booking
There weren't big numbers this week, but there were investments from some big-name venture capital firms: F-Prime Capital, JetBlue Ventures, Thayer Ventures, and Plug and Play.
Travel Technology
Hotel Tech Company Sceptre Hospitality Resources Acquires Booking Engine
A U.S. hotel tech company with equity backing has acquired a booking engine based in Ireland.
Travel Technology
Travel Tech Investment Is on Unstable Ground: Here's What Industry Pros Say
Sometimes raising investment is hard, and sometimes it's harder. But that's no reason not to move forward — a product that's strong and needed will still sell.
Airlines
United Airlines, Alcohol Wipes and Finding New Customer Touch Points
Some passengers want to talk to people. Some do not. United Airlines wants make sure they all have a choice.
Airlines
Airline Startups Connect and Breeze Share Early Survival Strategies
Top executives at Connect Airlines and Breeze Airways both alluded to the high-risk nature of the aviation business, but they also said that it's a good time to start up a carrier. It seems both companies are doing the early heavy lifting they will need to be successful.
Travel Technology
Four Seasons Won't Let Tech Replace the Human Exchange Expected of Luxury
Luxury brand Four Seasons believes strongly that guests who are spending more money need to be pampered a little, says its chief commercial officer. But it is smart to shy away from certain types of tech because of that?
Travel Technology
Former Sabre CEO Sam Gilliland Hired to Lead Airline Software Company Accelya
Sam Gilliland, who was the CEO of Sabre Corporation for 10 years, is taking the top role at Accelya.
Travel Technology
Red Roof Outsources Tech Stack to HotelKey to Help Combat Labor Shortage
Service is a premium for hotels coming out of the pandemic, but it's really hard to provide that service when workers are hard to come by. HotelKey is hoping the big brands see tech as part of the solution to the problem.
Startups
Car Rental App Kyte Raises $60 Million
Kyte wants to simplify car rentals, while yet another short-term rental platform, this time in Germany, raises millions.