American Taps Oneworld Exec as New Chief Commercial Officer
American Airlines is betting that a seasoned alliance-builder can fix its commercial missteps and finally smooth over the turbulence left by its failed sales strategy.
Travel Industry Earnings Coverage
Don’t miss out on Skift’s in-depth coverage of earnings reported by public travel companies, including online travel agencies, hotel brands, airlines, and technology companies. Our earnings stories cut through the numbers to explain what’s really happening at companies and within the industry as a whole.
Wyndham Cuts 2025 Forecast After Soft Third Quarter
Wyndham's cut to its forecast is modest, at about 2%. But it's notable that Texas, Florida, and California showed particularly soft results, as well as China, during the third quarter.
Bag Fees, More Legroom: Southwest Sees Demand Improve
Southwest took a big bet when it decided to rip up its unique business model. Now, it seems like that gamble is starting to pay off.
Hilton’s 41 AI Experiments and New Fee Cuts for Hotel Owners
Hilton's CEO outlined ways that AI could make it more cost effective to run his hotel business. Easier said than done, of course.
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a recovery in U.S. hotel spending, including by middle-class travelers. He says the multi-year growth will be driven by more business investment, falling interest rates, and greater tax certainty.
Hyatt Layoffs, Choppy Revenue: What to Listen for This Hotel Earnings Season
Is the U.S. hotel sector entering a recession? Will other hotel groups join Hyatt in layoffs? These are some of the things that Skift is looking out for during earnings season.
Amex Travel Posts Record Bookings as Chase Rivalry Heats Up
If you think the competition between Airbnb and Booking.com is hot, what about the rivalry between American Express Travel and Chase Travel? You'll be hearing lots more about it in years to come.
United Airlines Says It Eliminated 4% of Management Jobs Due to AI
United is the first U.S. airline to publicly say that AI will lead to fewer jobs.
United Airlines Warns Government Shutdown Could Hurt Bookings
The shutdown impact has been limited so far, but CEOs are worried about what happens when government workers face the first missed paycheck.
United to Trim Late Summer Capacity, Targets a Double in Loyalty Profits
United is rethinking third quarter capacity as peak travel demand continues to split between the early summer months and the end of the year.