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Articles tagged “business travel”

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

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

Ground Transport

Blacklane Raises $65 Million for Luxury Chauffeur App

The fresh funding comes shortly after Uber announced a black-car service for business travelers.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Blacklane Raises $65 Million for Luxury Chauffeur App

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

Sabre to Sell Business-Travel Tool GetThere

Online Travel

Booking.com to Guide Hotels Toward Third-Party Sustainability Certifications

Booking.com is getting more assertive than its peers in giving hotels an assist in getting sustainability certifications.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Booking.com to Guide Hotels Toward Third-Party Sustainability Certifications

Airlines

U.S. Ups Pressure on Airline Industry With New Inquiry 2 Weeks Before Election

After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

U.S. Ups Pressure on Airline Industry With New Inquiry 2 Weeks Before Election

Airlines

Southwest Appoints 6 New Directors, CEO Bob Jordan Hangs On in Deal With Elliott

The appointment of the new directors ends Southwest’s months-long battle with Elliott, which was poised to turn into a proxy fight.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Southwest Appoints 6 New Directors, CEO Bob Jordan Hangs On in Deal With Elliott

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

American Airlines Earnings Trail Competitors as It Resets Distribution Strategy

Airlines

Qatar Airways Operates its First Flight With Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi

Qatar Airways is the latest carrier to switch its in-flight Wi-Fi to Starlink — and celebrated the milestone with a call with Elon Musk 35,000 feet in the air.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Qatar Airways Operates its First Flight With Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi

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

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

Daily Lodging Report

Business Travel Spending to Hit $1.5 Trillion This Year

Business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024, with global spending projected to reach $1.5 trillion, driven by strong growth in the U.S. and China.

4 weeks ago