Steve Kaufer, Trip-Advisor co-founder and CEO, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss Kaufer’s projection for international travel demand, if Kaufer’s seeing the moderation in the cancellation rate and more.
Trip-Advisor CEO: Hotels and flights are filling up for travel season
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Flying without a Real ID? You may owe $45 — or more — starting Feb. 1
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Southwest Airlines forecasts surge in 2026 profits after new seat, bag fees take hold
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Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. Here’s what the last flight was like
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