Articles tagged “delta”

With Donald Trump back in the White House and a new GOP-controlled Congress, the travel industry has no choice but to keep spending. 

Trump administration policies will have a major impact on the travel industry so it’s no surprise companies felt a need to give.

American Airlines was an early adopter of satellite Wi-Fi, but in recent years it has fallen behind domestic and international rivals. Executives will hope these major changes close the connectivity gap.

The diversity is still there, not least in Angelou's powerful prose, but it's also about the diverse destinations served by the airline – arguably a much safer corporate position amid intense culture wars.

On today’s podcast we look at Delta’s warnings about growth, Mandarin Oriental’s big rebranding, and the emissions impact of short-term rentals.

Given the whipsaw policies on tariffs these days, it is difficult to make long-term projections on corporate travel, leisure travel, and the global economy.

Famed for its quirky branding and maverick mentality, historically Virgin Atlantic has struggled to turn a profit. Today’s results are a positive step, but uncertainty in the U.S. market could yet disrupt its ‘sustainably profitable’ goal.

On today’s podcast we listen to Booking’s CFO on AI, British Airways’ parent’s investments, and Delta’s new downbeat stance.

This summer, there will be an average of 43 daily flights between New York and the Dominican Republic. However, with just four flights a week, will Arajet’s new service threaten the incumbents?

Airlines have generally taken more time to jump on board the generative AI bandwagon. But that’s changing.