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Airbnb Experiences: New Details Point to Direct Competition with Viator and GetYourGuide

Experiences has traditionally been a low-margin business so Airbnb was never going to make a go of it tethered to a niche offering. The challenge in going mainstream is to maintain some differentiation from rivals. -Dennis Schaal
11/03/2025 13:50:44

U.S. Safety Regulators Push for Restrictions on Helicopter Traffic Near DCA Following Fatal Crash

The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board said not restricting helicopter traffic around Reagan National was “stronger than an oversight.” -Meghna Maharishi
11/03/2025 12:25:32

Southwest’s Gamble: It’s Now Just Like Every Other Airline

Southwest’s reversal on baggage fees is part of an avalanche of major changes the carrier has made within the past year. Is Southwest catching up to its competition or is it losing its uniqueness? -Meghna Maharishi
11/03/2025 10:58:41

Lufthansa’s Mixed Climate Progress: More Efficient Aircraft but Emissions Rise

Lufthansa is making progress in cutting passenger-related emissions mainly with more efficient aircraft, but its overall carbon footprint tells a different story. -Darin Graham
11/03/2025 09:37:55

Discover Puerto Rico Has Millions in Events Business at Risk, Says Ex-Tourism Chief

Puerto Rico risks meeting planners taking their business elsewhere as uncertainty over contract renewal looms. -Jade Wilson
11/03/2025 06:07:54

More U.S. Airlines Lower Outlook Due to Economic Uncertainty

Economic uncertainty brought on by mass layoffs in the federal government and the threat of tariffs are leading more airlines to revise their first-quarter forecasts. -Meghna Maharishi
11/03/2025 04:55:17

No More 'Bags Fly Free': Southwest Scraps Its Most Iconic Perk

This huge change to the Southwest business model upturns decades of unique market positioning — it’s a high-risk bet. -Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi
11/03/2025 04:11:12

AI and Online Booking, IAG's Venture Arm and Delta’s Dimmer Outlook

On today’s podcast we listen to Booking’s CFO on AI, British Airways’ parent’s investments, and Delta’s new downbeat stance. -Rashaad Jorden
11/03/2025 02:54:00

Jump in Indian Travel: More Premium, More Last-Minute

Demand for premium travel in India is spanning across the industry from airplanes and buses to hotels and experiences. Despite the high cost associated with these choices, Indians are still making last-minute bookings. -Bulbul Dhawan
10/03/2025 20:00:00

Delta Lowers Outlook, Cites Decline in Consumer and Corporate Confidence

Delta is the first U.S. airline to revise its outlook following fears that the U.S. may hit an economic soft patch. -Meghna Maharishi
10/03/2025 14:20:48