[ad_1] Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines were marked above the segment averages in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, with the Atlanta-based carrier tops in the First/Business and Premium Economy segments. Once again, frequent flyers say they get their best experiences aboard Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.   The two […]

[ad_1] Katanox, an Amsterdam-based startup that facilitates direct B2B distribution of travel accommodations and payments, announced it has secured a license from the Dutch National Bank to offer regulated payments services across the European Economic Area. This means accommodation providers and buyers can book and transact via direct bank payouts all within one platform instead […]

[ad_1] Skift Take The European Union’s rule gives a glimpse into how the U.S. may enforce its automatic refunds policy – though there are key differences. Meghna Maharishi When the Biden administration announced airlines would be required to automatically refund passengers for significantly delayed or canceled flights, the airline industry claimed there were unanswered questions.  […]

[ad_1]  Traveloka’s support of Thailand’s travel industry continues as the travel platform’s domestic search traffic grew by 60% from 8-21 April compared to the same period in March.  This year Thailand’s iconic Songkran Festival 2024 was extended nationwide from 1 – 21 April following UNESCO’s recent recognition of the festival as an ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Hilton Grand Vacations is also eyeing a sales boost by inheriting Bluegreen’s marketing deal with Bass Pro’s 200 stores after the timeshare giant fully digests its latest acquisition. Sean O’Neill Many Japanese have liked to buy timeshares in the U.S. — especially in Hawaii — as an alternative to investing in a […]

[ad_1] Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to extend visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to boost the number of foreign arrivals to shore up its sluggish economy. Tourists from India and Taiwan will be able to enter Thailand without a visa until […]

[ad_1] During his company’s 2024 first quarter earnings call, Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie spoke out against their broken-up merger with JetBlue, while lamenting the current state of U.S. aviation. Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie did not hold back his opinions on the blocked merger with JetBlue, or how “American consumers are the long-term losers” […]

[ad_1] Airbnb’s unveiling last week of the splashy “Icons” experiences and a slate of new tools for group travel are both part of a much more fundamental element of the home-sharing platform’s future plans: to get more people to create profiles in its platform. As Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky explained to Wall Street […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Due to close proximity, the nations of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan witness significant tourism from India. With preferences of Indian travelers changing, boutique properties are reaching out with diverse offerings to attract this tourism segment. Bulbul Dhawan India is a key source market for the neighboring countries of Nepal, Bhutan, and […]

[ad_1] As all eyes turn towards Sweden and the vibrant city of Malmö, SAS is gearing up for the summer season with a cutting-edge AI-generated campaign. Partnering with the acclaimed Swedish AI artist Stephanie Löwenstein, SAS is set to captivate audiences with bold imagery featuring virtual SAS passengers. These striking visuals will adorn SAS’ online […]