Hilton Links Brand Success to Workforce Happiness
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s happiness equation, Delta’s South American boast, and Bhutan’s gold bounty.
American Airlines News
The latest news and analysis of American Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.
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Delta Says It’s No. 1 in South America. American Says No Way
After winning antitrust immunity for its partnership with LATAM, Delta is growing rapidly in South America and in Latin America. American, the longtime leader in the regions, has the best hub in Miami, but Delta seeks dominance through other hubs including Atlanta and JFK.
Angkor Wat Locals Removed to Make Way for Tourists
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Angkor Wat relocations, travel agents’ beef with American Air, and Aegean Air’s strong earnings.
American Airlines Riles Travel Agents With Insistence on Changes to Airfare Sales
Even after the American Society of Travel Advisors weighed in with a plea to delay the removal of 40 percent of airfares from traditional retail channels by eight months, the carrier has confirmed there’ll be no 11th hour reprieve. All the travel industry can do now is brace itself.
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Rival CEOs at JetBlue, United and American Rally Together to Challenge Justice Department
At the JP Morgan investor conference this week, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes outlined his cases for an alliance with American and a merger with Spirit. The Department of Justice has filed antitrust lawsuits against both, but the former has been in place for nearly three years and JetBlue is working to complete the latter. Read who had Hayes' back.
The New Chinese Traveler
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at what Chinese travelers want now, how augmented reality can improve historical sites, and what American Airlines pilots expect from negotiations.
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American Airlines Says It Wants a Deal With Pilots — Soon
Talks between American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association hit a bump when pilots expressed irritation that the carrier made an offer known to the public and to Congress, but not to negotiators. But with negotiations ongoing, it appears that the carrier could make an offer shortly.
Travelport Buys Corp Booking Tool Deem Off Enterprise Holdings
Ever since selling Locomote, its previous corporate booking tool, Travelport was left with a gap. Now with new types of content coming soon to the U.S., courtesy of American Airlines and its New Distribution Capability push, Deem fills the void.
Former Orbitz Exec Partners With Spotnana in New Corp Travel Venture
Industry veteran Mark Walton is using Spotnana’s new booking technology to power his latest venture, Solutions Travel. Will its software deliver?