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Tour Operators

Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity

Thailand remains a strong destination post Covid. Tour operators are flocking to the country and playing a significant role in how travel evolves.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 1 week ago

Airlines

British Airways Expands ‘£1 Fare’ Option to All Flights

Loyalty programs are huge business for many airlines, with fierce competition for well-heeled frequent fliers. BA will be hoping these changes make its Avios scheme more attractive to existing and future customers.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

India’s Massive Growth in Online Travel: Which Companies Will Lead?

The online travel landscape is poised for dynamic growth as local players strive to maintain their dominance and western OTAs take steps to tap into the opportunity.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 month ago

Travel Booking

The Fight Against Junk Fees: Skift Timeline

The junk fee issue isn't new – but the fight against them is getting more intense.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Travel Booking

Junk Fee Rules: The FTC Received 12,000 Comments – Here’s What They Said

Travel companies have steadfastly denied they mislead consumers regarding their pricing, but their claims have long fallen on deaf ears from travelers. Here's a look at what some travelers and travel brands have said about so-called junk fees.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Travel Booking

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines a proposed junk fee crackdown, an uptick in Disney park prices, and a shutdown of more flights to Israel.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Travel Booking

Travel ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown: Skift Explains

The travel industry is a huge part of Biden's junk fee crackdown, and it is only a matter of time before travel companies get called out specifically in public

Jess Wade, Skift | 7 months ago

Travel Booking

Biden Continues Pressure on ‘Junk Fees,’ FTC Proposes New Rule

The White House has increasingly called out the travel industry for the proliferation of junk fees and now, it has a plan to get rid of the charges that travelers frequently encounter.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Travel Booking

Spencer Rascoff on AI: Legacy Companies Take the Lead, Startups Face Challenges – Full Video

The boon of artificial intelligence isn't a level playing field, and startups looking to stand out from the rush crowd have their work cut out for them.

Selene Brophy | 7 months ago

Travel Booking

Skift India Report: G20 Summit Weekend Drives Demand for Short Getaways

Domestic airlines and hotels are reaping the benefits of the noticeable increase in bookings for weekend getaways.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago