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Business Travel

Flight Centre Travel Group Exec on What’s Next for AI: ‘We’re Continuing to Invest’

Flight Centre has deployed several AI projects, but it's just scratched the surface.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Airlines

Air France Reveals How Much Money it Lost From the Olympics

For Air France, Paris 2024 is a marathon rather than a sprint. The financial impact of a one-off 'hosting hit' should be comfortably absorbed by longer term benefits for the brand.

Gordon Smith | 1 week ago

Business Travel

Amex GBT Cuts $100 Million as Small-Business Push Hits Headwinds

There's something appealing about a business model that makes money by saving other people money. So why is Amex GBT, the largest corporate travel management company, losing money?

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Airlines

The World’s Longest Flight Is Getting a First Class Upgrade

Singapore Airlines already boasts one of the world’s most exclusive passenger planes. After six years of development, it’s about to take things to a whole new level.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Business Travel

Sabre to Sell Business-Travel Tool GetThere

This comes shortly after a Skift report that Sabre is looking to sell its hotel tech unit.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Lufthansa’s Earnings Position has ‘Deteriorated Significantly’ — Here’s Why

Despite a shaky set of quarterly figures, the Lufthansa Group is sticking to its full-year outlook and says demand remains strong, particularly for its premium products.

Gordon Smith | 2 weeks ago

Business Travel

Wyndham Residence: The Latest Entry in U.S. Extended-Stay Hotels

The real test will be whether Wyndham can scale this extended-stay hotel concept beyond a handful of trophy locations while maintaining the upscale positioning needed to justify premium rates.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

American Airlines Earnings Trail Competitors as It Resets Distribution Strategy

American reported a third-quarter loss as its competitors profits nearly hit $1 billion. It still has a long road to recovery over a botched distribution strategy that caused it to lose out on lucrative business travel.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

Cathay Pacific’s New First Class is ‘Mindblowing’ Says Chairman – Exclusive

Boeing 777X delays are forcing Cathay Pacific to strip out first class cabins without an immediate replacement. The company's senior leaders share their strategy with Skift.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

Is Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Worth the Wait?

The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Those hoping for pushing-the-envelope innovation may be disappointed, but this solid product hits all the right notes.

Gordon Smith | 4 weeks ago