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.
Podcasts
From Laguna Beach to Luxury Hotels: The Reality TV Star Who Built a Serious Career in Hospitality
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Dieter Schmitz, an original cast member of Laguna Beach who has since built a distinguished career in hospitality.
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…
Destination Marketing Is Now AI Marketing: Brand USA and Spain’s Playbook for 2026
In this Skift Take Sessions episode, we hear from Fred Dixon, CEO of Brand USA, and Miguel Sanz, President of the European Travel Commission and Director-General of Turespaña.
AI Is Exposing Travel’s Weak Spots — Not Fixing Them
On Monday’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down how AI is putting pressure on every corner of the travel…
The Crisis Crushing America’s Hotel Owners
The hotel franchise model isn’t broken yet, but the owners propping it up are starting to do the math.
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…
For Airline Weekly Subscribers
Could United Really Merge with American Airlines?
Will two of America's biggest airlines become one? Gordon and Jay dig into whether a United-American mega-merger is actually on the table and ask what further consolidation would mean for the industry.
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…
How Viral Content Built a $120M Private Aviation Brand
What does it really take to break into one of the most exclusive industries in the world?