Skift Take: Supply chain woes have long blocked the uptake of SAF, but United Airlines’ Scott Kirby sees potential in corn and soy currently grown…
Greetings from Paris, where the 2024 Olympics balloon rises again
The floating Olympic cauldron, held aloft by a giant glowing balloon, is still making regular appearances two years after the 2024 Paris Games, showing up…
Why the Personal AI Assistant Hype Matters More for Travel Than Any AI Travel Product
Skift Take: The biggest shift in AI travel may be happening outside travel, as general-purpose agents learn to book, rebook, and act for the customer.…
European Vacation Rental Platform Awaze Felt Affordability Squeeze in 2025
Skift Take: Europe’s largest holiday-rental group grew adjusted earnings and narrowed its loss in 2025, but revenue slipped, its cash position shrunk, and the group…
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says…
Citing the ‘Deep State,’ Trump overhauls the intelligence community
The catastrophic 9/11 attacks forced the intelligence community to radically revamp its ways of doing business. Now, critics say, President Trump is dismantling much of…