Travel Technology

We wonder where they're keeping the people who've been running Ryanair all these years.

HotelTonight's reach may be broad, but it's not necessarily relevant in many of its new markets. Time would be better spent targeting major cities in Asia and Latin America than mining every possible market in Europe.

Flyers may love in-flight Wi-Fi, but the likely don't love it as much as does a corporation trying to sell more in-flight connectivity hardware or services.

If airlines and airports had adequate charging facilities for electronic devices then the new UK and U.S. rules on powering up electronic devices at security wouldn't be a big problem. As it is now, implementation and policies varies widely, leading to a ton of confusion.

Smart of JAL to use the technology to better position staff and communicate. As wearable tech goes, watches are less creepy than face computers like Google Glass.

Groupon's launch of tonight-only hotel deals in its mobile apps isn't exactly the "shot heard 'round the world," but Groupon has the audience and scale to do some damage.

This is arguably our most original contribution to the world of travel since Skift launched, and we're excited to share it with the world: A new model to look at the new generation of travel consumer, and opportunities for travel brands to target them.

The silent traveler turns to their mobile devices, instead of in-person interaction, for highly personalized responses to in-trip challenges. In this report, we examine the changes that these customers are creating across industry verticals — and we look at the important opportunities they now present to travel brands that can adapt to their dynamic and evolving expectations.

Forget the thousands of niche travel apps out there. Travelers today are using their smartphones to find out where to go and how to get there.

Anything that makes BYO easier, as well as build loyalty among existing customers will pay off in the long run.