United Airlines Joins Industry Trend, Raises Baggage Fees Amid Surging Fuel Costs and Geopolitical Tensions
United Airlines has announced it will increase baggage fees, becoming the latest major U.S. carrier to implement such a change amidst a challenging economic landscape marked by escalating operational costs,…
UK Government Initiates High-Level Talks on Hotel Safety Following Travelodge Assault Incident, Signaling Potential Regulatory Overhaul
The United Kingdom government is preparing to host a series of pivotal industry-wide discussions focused on enhancing hotel safety standards, a government source has confirmed to Skift, signaling a proactive…
Steven Greenway Steps Down as CEO of Flyadeal Amidst Broader Aviation Leadership Shifts
Flyadeal, the burgeoning budget subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia, has confirmed to Skift on Thursday that its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Greenway, is stepping down from his leadership…
H World Group Aims to Nearly Double Properties to 20,000 Across 2,000 Cities by 2030, Capitalizing on Emerging Domestic Traveler Trends
H World Group, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing multi-brand hotel groups, has unveiled an ambitious strategic plan to significantly expand its footprint, targeting an almost twofold increase in…
Amitabh Kant Calls for Monumental ₹20,000 Crore Tourism Marketing Boost, Recalling the Legacy of "Incredible India"
Twenty-four years after conceiving the transformative "Incredible India" campaign, Amitabh Kant, a former high-ranking bureaucrat and influential architect of India’s economic policy, has publicly advocated for an unprecedented ₹20,000 crore…
Southwest Airlines Undergoes Unprecedented Strategic Transformation, Shedding Decades-Old Business Model Amidst Activist Pressure
In a profound departure from its nearly six-decade-long operational philosophy, Southwest Airlines is executing one of the most significant strategic overhauls in modern aviation history. Driven by persistent shareholder pressure,…
















