United, JetBlue Raise Bag Fees as Fuel Prices Soar
United is the latest carrier to announce it will raise bag fees as airlines are passing down the price of surging fuel costs onto customers.
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War Closes Bahrain. AirAsia Opens Istanbul
Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes sees opportunity where others see crisis. But like his planes, every bit of that optimism runs on fuel.
Carnival Cuts Profit Forecast as Iran War Sends Fuel Costs Surging
The Iran war's fuel shock is already showing up in travel companies' numbers.
Saudi Hotels Show Strength While UAE Demand Sinks
UAE occupancy plunges while Saudi Arabia’s domestic demand and limited hotel supply provide resilience.
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📉Travel’s Brutal Reckoning
From Dubai to Delhi to several U.S. cities, March revealed how quickly the whole system can break down.
Marriott’s U.S. Development Chief on Fee Caps, Midscale Bets, and Why the Pipeline Is Holding
Economic uncertainty may make financing hard to come by and inflation could creep higher. Yet Marriott doesn't see any falloff in its U.S. development momentum.
War, Shutdowns, Fuel Shocks: Travel’s Most Brutal Month in Years
From Dubai to Delhi to several U.S. cities, March revealed how quickly the whole system can break down.
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World Economic Forum Postpones Saudi Meeting
As the war involving Iran drags on, the Middle East’s event calendar is being reshuffled, and a key World Economic Forum gathering on global collaboration is the latest postponement.
Singapore Slams Brakes on Climate Levy and Cleaner Fuel Mandate
Singapore's decision to pause its SAF levy reflects the brutal economics of flying in 2026.
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Airfare Hikes Are Another Blow to Strained Meeting Budgets
For many planners, budgets have struggled to keep up with rising costs — and now they face potential increases of 20% or more on air travel.
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Iran War Costs Planner $1.5 Million
Financial losses stemming from the Iran War continue to mount, with cancellations now pushing further into the 2026 calendar as uncertainty reshapes global event demand.