Skift Take Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, November 17. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple … [Read more...]

Skift Take The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth. Edward Russell Business as usual at the Federal Aviation Administration isn’t enough to dig out of the national air traffic controller shortage affecting flights across the U.S. A new report from the FAA found that at … [Read more...]

Skift Take Emirates awarded Airbus the consolation prize of an order of an additional 15 A350-900 after refusing to purchase the larger variant, the A350-1000, due to engine durability concerns earlier in the week. Ajay Awtaney, Skift Emirates today announced an order for 15 additional Airbus A350-900s during the fourth day of the Dubai Airshow 2023, taking the … [Read more...]

If a trip to one of England’s most beautiful cities is on your agenda, you’re in the right place – I’ve put together a list of the 15 best bars in Bath. I recently spent two months pet-sitting in the city and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The whole city is aUNESCO World Heritage Site and there’s a ton of culture and history to be found on almost every corner. Table of Contents Bath is also … [Read more...]

Skift Take Abu Dhabi’s Etihad spectacularly shrunk after a surge of growth in its first 15 years. Now it is charting out a new, sustainable growth path. Ajay Awtaney Antonoaldo Neves arrived on the scene of Middle Eastern aviation in October 2022 as CEO of the Etihad Aviation Group. He was fresh from his role as CEO of TAP, the National Airline of Portugal, where he … [Read more...]

Skift Take The FAA doesn't have any time to waste if it's prevent a catastrophic incident in the skies. Rashaad Jorden An independent safety review team named by the Federal Aviation Administration after a series of close-call air incidents called for “urgent action” and made a series of recommendations on Wednesday to boost safety. The 52-page report released … [Read more...]

This helpful guide takes a closer look at where to stay in Puerto Vallarta. If you’re dreaming of relaxing on the beach, indulging in mouth-watering cuisine, and sipping cocktails while watching the sunset, then maybe it’s time to plan a trip to Mexico. PV is the perfect destination for all of the above.Best Areas to Stay in Puerto Vallarta Let’s get down to business and figure out where to … [Read more...]

Skift Take In the aviation business, no one has the ear of both Boeing and Airbus as much as Emirates President Tim Clark. Now he is preparing Emirates for a life beyond the 777s and the A380s, and he’s going with Boeing for now. Ajay Awtaney Emirates President Tim Clark said Tuesday he is sticking with Boeing despite long-running delays and that he needed to see … [Read more...]

Skift Take It’s not over till it’s curtains for the airshow. The second day saw Boeing win orders from two customers, while Airbus scores just one win. Ajay Awtaney On the second day of the Dubai Airshow, it got quieter than opening day. Day 1 brought more than 200 aircraft orders, and a steady stream continued to be announced. They mostly went to Boeing … [Read more...]

Skift Take Riyadh Air doesn't see itself becoming a "super-connecter" like Dubai's Emirates airline. It's banking on immense demand for travel out of Saudi Arabia. Josh Corder The chief operating officer of Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, doesn’t expect the carrier will become a “super-connecter” but will focus instead on “point-to-point” travel. And COO … [Read more...]

Skift Take Labor shortage and noise pollution don't mean much if it's at the cost of violating the EU-U.S. "open skies" agreement. Srividya Kalyanaraman U.S. authorities are likely to retaliate against the Dutch government’s decision to cut flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, probably limiting slots for Dutch airline KLM at U.S. airports, airline lobby group IATA … [Read more...]

Skift Take EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, orders seventh aircraft type to its under hundred aircraft fleet. EgyptAir will make the A350-900 its flagship aircraft when it joins the fleet. Ajay Awtaney, Skift After a large number of aircraft orders were announced on day one between Boeing and its customers, Airbus took the podium for a customer announcement on … [Read more...]

Skift Take 200 aircraft sold, many more to go. That was the takeaway from the Dubai Airshow’s first day. Marquee customers included Dubai’s own Emirates and Flydubai. Ajay Awtaney The first day of the Dubai Airshow was Monday and Boeing won the day. The aircraft manufacturer received orders, big and small, from five customers, while Airbus announced only one … [Read more...]

There are so many things to do in Cappadocia, which often surprises people. Having spent years living in and exploring Turkey, it’s the one place that always blows me away. From the amazing landscapes to the jaw-dropping sunsets, this is one of my favorite places of all time. Table of Contents Sightseeing in Cappadocia always shows you something new, no matter how many times you’ve been. What … [Read more...]

Skift Take Surging travel demand for Asia comes at a perfect time for major airlines, especially next summer is unlikely to see a return of the sky-high fares to Europe that travelers saw this summer. Rashaad Jorden The return of North American flights to Asia-Pacific is accelerating heading in to 2024, as carriers bet on the region as the next source of … [Read more...]

Skift Take Several major airlines still haven't resumed flights to Israel, but United Airlines feels it will be safe to do so soon — much faster than some of its rivals. Rashaad Jorden United Airlines will resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Newark, New Jersey on Nov. 24, a company spokesperson said. The airline was one of several to suspend or scale back … [Read more...]

Skift Take In the presence of the emirate's crown prince, Emirates orders 95 aircraft in a deal worth $52 billion at the Dubai Airshow. Josh Corder Dubai’s national carrier Emirates has ordered an additional 90 aircraft from Boeing in a $52 billion mega-deal the entire industry was waiting for today. Announced on day one of the Dubai Airshow, the deal brings … [Read more...]

Skift Take The first announcements for the Dubai Airshow come from leisure carrier SunExpress, who is ordering 45 737 MAX aircraft with an intention to order up to 45 more later. Ajay Awtaney, Skift The 18th edition of the Dubai Airshow is expected to be massive in order announcements from regional airlines, who are all usually big spenders and mostly in the market … [Read more...]

If you’re interested in a career in freelance writing – either as a full-time job or a side hustle – you may be wondering what skills or qualifications you need in order to be successful. Well, you’re in luck. In this post, I’ll be discussing 10 of the most important freelance writing skills.Table of Contents Becoming a freelance writer is a great way to earn money remotely, making it an ideal … [Read more...]

Skift Take Airlines are adapting to the Hamas-Israel war and regional repercussions. The conflict may impact some of the deal-making at the Dubai Air Show. Dennis Schaal Dubai will stage its high-profile aerospace pageant next week against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza that is pushing up demand for weapons while closing airspace and making flights … [Read more...]