Skift Take: Lounges are the latest step in Southwest’s rapid transformation from a low-cost domestic carrier to a full-service operator. Read the Complete Story On…
Virgin’s New International Trains Could Cut Emissions, Fares — and Fuel Its Loyalty Program
Skift Take: Increased competition on the track connecting the UK and continental Europe could be a win for the environment if it pulls travelers off…
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.…
Ryanair Pulls Winter Capacity and Warns Rivals May Struggle to Survive
Skift Take: Ryanair has a fuel hedge most airlines would envy, and it’s still cutting unprofitable winter flights. Its more exposed rivals should be nervous.…
The Economics of Flight Search, Post-Google
Skift Take: Skyscanner, Kiwi.com, and Wego built different businesses around the same problem: helping people find flights. Their latest private company filings show what that…
Saudi Tourism Names New CEO As Kingdom Pulls Back On Vision 2030 Spending
Skift Take: Ageel Alshaibani inherits a goal of drawing 150 million tourists — a tough ask now that the Public Investment Fund is pulling back…