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Airlines

Is Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Worth the Wait?

The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Those hoping for pushing-the-envelope innovation may be disappointed, but this solid product hits all the right notes.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Business Travel

Uber Launches Black-Car Service for Business Travelers

The head of Uber for Business says his margins are better than the non-business side, so Uber wants to triple-down on investment.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Airlines

Delta Sees Minimal CrowdStrike Impact, Expects Lower Demand Around the Election

Delta has been riding high despite a major summer meltdown. While third-quarter earnings fell slightly below Wall Street expectations, it’s expecting more growth in the fourth quarter. Election Day may cause a brief dip in travel demand.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Airlines

Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo

This bold move by a Japanese budget carrier will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. With no transit partners for smooth onward connections, will low fares be enough to fill the planes profitably?

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

A Riyadh Air plane in the foreground, with an aeronautical display in the background.

Airlines

Inside the Minds of Four Middle East Airline CEOs: 2025 Plans Revealed

The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Airlines

Gulf Air CEO Teases U.S. Launch as Expansion Plans Gather Pace

Decades before Emirates and Etihad graced the skies, Gulf Air leveraged its location to bridge east and west. Outclassed by the new(ish) kids on the block, Bahrain's national carrier is back on the offensive and hoping to grow its way back to profitability and global relevance.

Edward Paine and Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Business Travel

Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Arik De - Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer portrait

Airlines

Can Etihad Double in Size by 2030? Commercial Chief Arik De Exclusive Interview

Etihad’s fresh management team is seeking to avoid the mistakes of the past and deliver blockbuster growth. Speaking exclusively to Skift, Arik De tells us why this time is different.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Business Travel

From Office to Anywhere: How Accor Is Redefining Remote and Hybrid Workspaces

Blended travel is increasing, and hybrid work is here to stay. Through its Wojo and Mama Works brands, Accor offers co-working experiences that combine professional productivity, social interaction, and world-class hospitality all under one roof.

Accor Group + Skift | 4 months ago

Ask Skift: What Are Key Trends in Blended Travel?

Travelers combining business and leisure trips are still hitting the road in large numbers, but blended travel is evolving as it continues its post-pandemic boom.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago