Articles tagged “passenger experience”

Skift Research

Are Premium Cabins the Future for Airlines?

Full-service airlines have invested heavily in premium cabins, which has paid dividends, especially in the post-pandemic era. But how sustainable are they? Can low-cost carriers that are pivoting towards premium disrupt this stream?

4 weeks ago
Are Premium Cabins the Future for Airlines?

Airlines

First Class Fiasco: Swiss Adds Metal Weights to Rebalance Premium-Heavy Planes

Airlines are obsessive about reducing weight to keep fuel costs down and bolster environmental credentials. This decision from Swiss will not have come lightly.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

First Class Fiasco: Swiss Adds Metal Weights to Rebalance Premium-Heavy Planes

Tourism

Faster Visas, More Direct Flights: What India-U.S. Tourism Needs – India Report

Travel is growing between India and the U.S. but there is a lot of room for growth. The key will be knocking down barriers and making travel easier.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

Faster Visas, More Direct Flights: What India-U.S. Tourism Needs – India Report

Airlines

Chicken, Pasta, or Octopus? How Traditional Should a National Airline Be?

In an increasingly competitive market, airlines are looking closer to home to help stand out on the international stage.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Chicken, Pasta, or Octopus? How Traditional Should a National Airline Be?

Podcasts

Delta’s Free Wi-Fi, Paris Luxury Boost and Inspirato’s Layoffs

Today's podcast looks at Delta’s new free global Wi-Fi, how Paris luxury hotels won gold, and big changes at Inspirato.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Delta’s Free Wi-Fi, Paris Luxury Boost and Inspirato’s Layoffs

Airlines

Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Global — How Do Other Airlines Compare?

Once considered an overpriced gimmick, onboard Wi-Fi is quickly becoming a cabin commodity.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Global — How Do Other Airlines Compare?

Airlines

IndiGo Reveals Business Class and Loyalty Program Launch Dates

Low cost no more: With these new offerings, it’s clear IndiGo is aiming for a little more luxury and a lot less budget.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

IndiGo Reveals Business Class and Loyalty Program Launch Dates

Tourism

India’s Move to Make Payments Easier for International Visitors – India Report

International visitor spending in India in 2023 was 14% below pre-pandemic levels. UPI One World wallet eliminates the need for international travelers to carry currency, and could boost tourism spending in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 months ago

India’s Move to Make Payments Easier for International Visitors – India Report

Airlines

Why Doesn’t Turkish Airlines Have Premium Economy? We Ask the Chairman

Speaking to Skift, Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat explains why he is comfortable defying the direction of travel at most other long-haul airlines.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Why Doesn’t Turkish Airlines Have Premium Economy? We Ask the Chairman

Airlines

Adani Airports Now Has a Timeline for Its IPO: What We Know About the Business

Adani Airport Holdings manages 7 airports in India, with another one under development. A major player in the country's airport ecosystem, the company is looking at major investment from parent company Adani Enterprises to drive development before its prospective IPO.

Bulbul Dhawan | 5 months ago

Adani Airports Now Has a Timeline for Its IPO: What We Know About the Business