JetBlue Pushes Back on Bankruptcy Talk as World Cup Costs Surge
JetBlue’s CEO shuts down bankruptcy rumors, World Cup fans face rising costs at every step, and aviation’s clean fuel future is hitting real limits.
Hyatt Goes All In on AI While Google Tightens Its Grip on Travel Booking
Hyatt is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise across the company, American Airlines is shutting down merger speculation with United, and Google is adding new tools to keep travelers inside its ecosystem…
Travelers Are Choosing Predictability Over Price
American travelers are prioritizing stability over deals, airlines are testing whether passengers will pay for sleep in economy, and Saudi Arabia is scaling back parts of its tourism ambitions to…
Why United Is Talking Merger While Everyone Else Plays Defense
Travelers are using AI to plan trips but stopping short of letting it book, hotel owners are getting squeezed while brands post record profits, and a potential United and American…
GMH Hotels: Are Hotels Losing the Booking Battle to AI?
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk are live from Seatrade Cruise Global, breaking down how AI is reshaping the way…
Travelers Still Don’t Trust AI to Book Trips
Travelers are using AI to plan trips but stopping short of letting it book, hotel owners are getting squeezed while brands post record profits, and a potential United and American…
Delta Is Building Its Future Around Premium
Delta doubles down on premium cabins with a billion-dollar investment, tax refunds fall short of boosting travel as expected, and a luxury hotel pioneer returns with a new membership-driven model.
Travel Demand Just Hit a Pause
Travel demand stalled in February as uncertainty reshapes decisions, countries add new guidance for visiting the U.S., and Meta’s AI signals a bigger shift in how trips get chosen.
Fuel Prices Are Forcing Airlines to Change Fast
Delta warns the current fuel shock may force structural change across airlines, as leadership risk emerges at top carriers and AI shifts from experimentation to core infrastructure.
GMH Hotels: Is $7 Billion in Hotel Points a Problem?
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down the growing loyalty balance at Marriott Hotels and Hilton, and what nearly…