Skift Take: Prism has arguably built a much more sophisticated company than the Oyo of its first IPO attempt. An American-heavy, India-operated hospitality platform that…
Carl Icahn’s JetBlue Bet Didn’t Pay Off: Board Members Resign as Stake Shrinks
Skift Take: Icahn hasn’t had the same success as activist campaigns at Southwest. JetBlue’s stock has continued to decline since he first disclosed his stake.…
Why Flight Attendants Are Fighting Google’s Purchase of Spirit Airlines Data
Skift Take: Spirit says it is working with a third-party to scrub any personal information from the data before the transaction is approved. Read the…
Helicopter pilot describes what he’s seen rescuing people in Nepal
Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He’s been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them…
Google’s Agentic Hotel Booking Tool Comes to AI Mode
Skift Take: Google’s agentic hotel booking is finally launching in AI Mode, nine months after it was first teased. Skeptics may see it as a…
More Americans Could Soon Be Eligible for Online Passport Renewals
Skift Take: The State Department has proposed a new rule that would allow online passport renewals for Americans overseas and lift restrictions for domestic online…