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Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants to cut costs in bankruptcy
A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines is planning to furlough about 1,800 flight attendants, roughly a third of its cabin crew members, to cut costs as the budget airline struggles in its […]
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Some premium travel rewards credit cards now cost over $500 per year. What to know before you apply
American Express announces the new platinum business card. Courtesy: American Express As issuers push annual fees higher for some premium travel rewards credit cards, experts say it’s important for consumers to consider if such cards are worth the cost. On Thursday, American Express announced that consumer and business versions of its Platinum credit card will […]
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Navan, corporate travel and expense startup, files for initial public offering
Navan, the business travel, payments, and expense management startup, filed on Friday afternoon to go public. Its S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicates that the company plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “NAVN.” Navan reported trailing 12-month revenue of $613 million (up 32%) across over 10,000 […]
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AI is absolutely an opportunity in travel industry, says Expedia CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Arian Gorin, Expedia CEO, joins CNBC’s Contessa Brewer to discuss how AI is impacting the travel industry, growth expectations, and much more. 05:12 Thu, Sep 18 20252:31 PM EDT Source
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Spirit CEO says struggling airline will slash flights, braces employees for more job cuts
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis on Wednesday braced staff for more job cuts and said the carrier plans to slash its schedule in […]
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Conversion is the ‘untold’ story of hospitality industry: Hilton
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Alan Watts, President of Hilton APAC, highlights the growing investment in brand conversions, where existing properties switch to new brands—a strategy proving highly effective for Hilton in the region. He also talks about immense opportunities in India, fueled by infrastructure boom. 02:06 […]
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‘That’s cute’: Frontier CEO fires back at United CEO declaring discount airline model dead
President and CEO of Frontier Airlines, Barry Biffle attends The Future of Everything presented by the Wall Street Journal at Spring Studios on May 17, 2022, in New York City. Steven Ferdman | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle fired back at his counterpart at United Airlines who said the […]
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United Airlines CEO confident in flight expansion ‘because customers are choosing us’
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, speaks during the WSJ’s Future of Everything 2025 at the Glasshouse on May 29, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images NEWARK, New Jersey — An oversupply of flights forced airlines to cut fares this year and pushed carriers to scale back their growth plans. […]
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Trump administration orders Delta, Aeromexico to unwind joint venture by Jan. 1
An Aeromexico Boeing 737 MAX 8 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images The Trump administration ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to end by Jan. 1 their nearly decade-old joint venture that allows them to coordinate schedules and prices for flights between […]
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She’s traveled to Bali, India and the U.S. alone. Here are her tips for solo female travelers
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I’ve been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in the past decade. Over the years, I’ve found that mixing tours with independent travel helps me get the most out of my trips. Meeting people is high on my priority list, as is feeling safe […]
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