WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TODAY |
Hilton’s CEO offered the hotel industry’s most bullish forecast for 2026, arguing that a rebound in the U.S. midmarket demand would more than offset the headwinds. Travelers are using AI to plan trips, but only 8% are comfortable letting it handle bookings, according to a new survey from Expedia Group. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is interested in a deal. "If others take longer to adjust, it’s going to amp up the stress on them," he said in an interview. "And we’ll be there to pick up some of those assets."
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SKIFT PODCAST NETWORK |
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Could United Really Merge with American Airlines? |
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Will two of America's biggest airlines become one? On this episode of Airline Weekly Lounge, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat dig into whether a United-American mega-merger is actually on the table and ask what further consolidation would mean for the industry. |
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CHART OF THE DAY |
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One strength of India’s domestic travel market has been the speed with which airline capacity has grown compared to pre-pandemic levels. Domestic aviation capacity is a key enabler of internal tourism and regional connectivity, and India stands out among its peers, with capacity at about 16% above pre-pandemic levels, outperforming the peer average of roughly 0%. |
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SKIFT TRAVEL 200 |
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