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16/09/2025

- IndiGo will become the first airline to offer direct connectivity between India and Greece, with flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Athens starting January 2026.

- The low-cost carrier announced Monday that it will operate three weekly services on both routes, using its soon-to-be-delivered Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

- The move gives IndiGo a clear head start over Greek flag carrier Aegean, which announced similar plans last month.

IndiGo has announced its fifth long-haul destination in Europe, in line with its desire to be a global player.

16/09/2025

Preview the new issue of Airline Weekly:

- Spirit Airlines faces a severe downturn due to rising costs, weak revenue growth, overexpansion, engine issues, increased competition, and a failed merger with JetBlue.

- Major U.S. airlines are seeing a rebound in demand, especially for premium products, and are adjusting capacity and product offerings accordingly.

- The airline industry is undergoing structural changes, with significant fleet orders, new technology adoption, and corporate reorganizations such as Lufthansa Group's centralization efforts.

Here are eight reasons why Spirit Airlines went from being a profit all-star in the 2010s to a poster child for dysfunction in the 2020s.

16/09/2025

Evermore Orlando Resort is taking a new approach to group travel by combining the consistency of a hotel with the flexibility of a vacation home. Designed with planners of large gatherings in mind, it offers insight into how residential hospitality is evolving. Read more about what sets this model apart

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15/09/2025

We are excited to announce we are offering translation and transcription services for all sessions at next week's 2025 Skift Global Forum Forum, presented by our partner Wordly

15/09/2025

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15/09/2025

- Expedia, Booking Holdings, and Hopper are increasingly prioritizing B2B partnerships with banks, airlines, and retailers, moving beyond their traditional focus on direct consumer bookings.

- Expedia leads the B2B sector with extensive global partnerships and technology offerings, while Booking Holdings is consolidating its B2B operations and Hopper is innovating with fintech solutions.

- B2B provides OTAs with more stable revenue and customer acquisition opportunities, but also presents margin pressures and increased competition among partners.

Much of the action in online travel is happening behind the scenes. The biggest players are doubling down on B2B deals.

15/09/2025

Skift Global Forum brings together the most powerful room in travel. This week’s event will be our biggest yet and comes at a pivotal moment for travel leaders seeking to stay ahead of consumers, AI, and the macro shifts impacting the industry.

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15/09/2025

- American Express Travel is launching its first dedicated travel booking app, initially for iOS with Android to follow.

- The app repackages existing booking and benefit tools, with new features like Centurion Lounge wait times and blockchain-based travel Stamps.

- No new inventory or major planning tools are introduced; the app aims to centralize and simplify access to current offerings.

American Express Travel has launched its first mobile app, bringing together hotel booking, lounge access, and other tools.

15/09/2025

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15/09/2025

- Hilton is rapidly expanding its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio in Asia-Pacific, aiming to exceed 250 properties in the coming years.

- Brand conversions and a focus on experiential stays, local culture, and food and beverage are central to Hilton’s growth strategy.

- The company is tackling talent shortages through large-scale recruitment and training programs to support its ambitious expansion.

Hilton said Monday it will exceed 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in the Asia Pacific region in the coming years.

15/09/2025

- Allegiant Air has remained profitable in a challenging environment for ultra-low-cost carriers by focusing on unique, non-overlapping routes and operational flexibility.

- Despite a general decline in Las Vegas tourism, Allegiant continues to see strong demand in the city and is optimistic about its long-term prospects.

- Key strategic pillars for Allegiant include network optimization, restoring peak utilization, maintaining fleet flexibility, and improving cost structure, while exploring enhancements like in-flight Wi-Fi.

A year since Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson took the reins, he said he is “focused on removing anything that distracts us from our competitive strength.”

14/09/2025

Our annual Skift Power Rankings came out earlier this week. Slotting in at #16 is Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal. Read below for why we think he's a fit for this year's collection of leaders willing to take massive risks. Then join him – and us – in New York City this week at Skift Global Forum.

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