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Skift Take: United has leverage in its contract dispute with Expedia as each side maneuvers for position in the run-up to their contract expiration September 30.
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Jul
British Airways Tries to Solve Pilot Labor Dispute
A British Airways captain at Heathrow Airport. The airline is hoping to stave off the threat of strikes. Nick Morrish / British AirwaysSkift Take: British Airways will be desperate to avoid any kind of walkout during the summer. Whatever the details, passengers will likely direct their anger at the airline if their flight is canceled. — Patrick WhyteRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
British Airways Owner Quashes Talk of Reviving Norwegian Bid
A passenger aircraft operated by Norwegian at London Gatwick airport. IAG has once again been linked with a takeover. Simon Dawson / BloombergSkift Take: The deal that just won't die comes back to life – albeit with a pretty firm denial. IAG CEO Willie Walsh, however, is an admirer of Norwegian and if the stars align — and more importantly the price is right — another bid isn't out of the question. — Patrick WhyteRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
Southwest Air’s Paint Guru Keeps 750 Airplanes Looking Sharp
Corey Culbertson is Southwest's senior manager of airframe field services and handles the airline's airplane painting schedule. Stephen M. Keller / Southwest AirlinesSkift Take: Peeling paint is a fact of life at an airline. But most carriers try their best to keep aircraft looking sharp. They view an airplane's livery as free advertising. That's why jobs like Corey Culbertson's are so important. — Brian SumersRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
Modi’s Government Attempts to Sell Troubled Air India Again
An Air India jet arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Dhiraj Singh / BloombergSkift Take: Air India is hemorrhaging cash and needs a buyer — but Modi's government will be lucky to find anyone willing to take over the troubled flag carrier. — Rosie SpinksRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
Are You Overlooking a $220 Billion Market?
Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia. The global Muslim travel market will soon be worth more than $200 billion. Edward Musiak / FlickrSkift Take: The global Muslim travel market, which will soon be worth more than $200 billion, is fast becoming an ever more attractive sector, especially for travel technology players. Here's why. — Raini HamdiRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
The Most Festive 4th of July Celebrations Around the United States
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05
Jul
Announcing the Wandering Earl Tours for 2020
It’s time…I’m now announcing the Wandering Earl Tours for 2020!
Are you ready to join an awesome small group trip that is nothing like a typical tour?
These are my laid-back adventures that focus on local interaction, authentic activities, unique itineraries, off-the-beaten path destinations and having an incredible amount of fun along the way!
I’ve now been offering these trips for 7 years, with over 350 travelers having joined tours to 22 different countries. And with the excellent feedback I receive after each one, I get even more motivated to continue creating these types of travel experiences!
So for 2020, I’m announcing trips to…
– Vietnam– Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan– Egypt and Jordan– Morocco– Georgia and Armenia– The Surprise Tour (Yes, a 100% surprise!)
Check out the details for all the trips over at my Wandering Earl Tours website. And if you...
05
Jul
Volunteer Abroad with Worldpackers Social Impact Program
If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others around the world, you can bet that Worldpackers has got you covered! Volunteering abroad not only quenches your thirst for world travel, but it also fills your soul. There are countless people from various backgrounds, groups, areas, and countries that are in need of humanitarian aid, or simply just a friendly helping hand.
Worldpackers believes in travel that makes an impact on both the traveler and the community they choose to visit. What better way to immerse yourself in a new culture than to serve its hard-working residents, experience how the locals live, and help a good cause? Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference, big or small, in the world we live in. You can change someone’s whole outlook with...
05
Jul
Brand USA Faces Uncertain Future Despite Weakening Inbound Travel
In this file photo, a man tries to hug a tree in Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park. Brand USA faces a funding crisis if Congress doesn't renew its mandate. Faungg Photo / Flickr.comSkift Take: Brand USA, the country's official tourism marketing arm, could go under if Congress doesn't act to secure its funding. The recent decline in international visitors to the U.S. would only get worse if marketing support is eliminated. — Maria LenhartRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
Travel Advisors Ready to Take One Big Step Into Space Tourism
This undated photo shows Virgin Galactic's first SpaceShipTwo. Travel advisors are poised for the advent of suborbital flights. Virgin Galactic via Associated PressSkift Take: After many years of setbacks and anticipation, Virgin Galactic's suborbital flights are expected to launch at last. Is a whole new era of space tourism, with rewards for travel advisors, about to take off, as well? — Maria LenhartRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
Space Tourism Could Be the Ultimate Adventure Trip for Travel Advisors
Virgin Galactic suborbital flights may be starting soon. Pictured is a Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo vehicle in December 2018. BloombergSkift Take: With Virgin Galactic's suborbital flights expected to begin at long last, space tourism could soon take off as a niche for travel advisors. Those already involved caution that it takes patience, training, and commitment. — Maria LenhartRead the Complete Story On Skift
05
Jul
Top Travel Agency Group Wants to Find Fixes for Overtourism
Travel Leaders Group CEO Ninan Chacko thinks overtourism may lead travel advisors to create more complex itineraries to out-of-the way places. Travel Leaders GroupSkift Take: Travel Leaders is one of the first travel giants to turn overtourism into an opportunity. It's teaming up with industry partners and academia to raise awareness, seek solutions, and push for sustainable business practices. — Allan LeibowitzRead the Complete Story On Skift