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Airlines

Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems

The compensation could give the struggling Spirit a significant boost to its liquidity.

Spirit Airlines to Receive up to $200 Million for Pratt & Whitney Engine Problems

Startups

TCab Tech Raises $20 Million for Flying Taxi: Startup Funding Roundup

There's a lot of money going into the development of flying taxis. The one featured this week has its eyes set on the Middle East and Asia.

TCab Tech Raises $20 Million for Flying Taxi: Startup Funding Roundup

Tourism

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

It's a post-pandemic world, but most Americans don't feel their dream getaways have become more attainable. Brands would be wise to understand that sentiment as they compete to sell travel in the marketplace.

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

Hotels

This NYC Hotel Has a $30 ‘Curation Fee’

Some hotels will come up with fancy names to hide the fact that they are charging guests an unpopular mandatory fee.

This NYC Hotel Has a $30 ‘Curation Fee’

Online Travel

‘Multiple Indias’: Yatra and MakeMyTrip CEOs Push Travel Industry To Embrace India’s Diversity

The leaders of MakeMyTrip and Yatra Online advocate for a keep-your-head-down approach: understanding India's latest travelers, focusing on customer retention, and embracing the digital landscape without being bogged down by competitors.

‘Multiple Indias’: Yatra and MakeMyTrip CEOs Push Travel Industry To Embrace India’s Diversity

Short-Term Rentals

Property Manager Blueground Raises $45 Million 

Blueground said it will spend the funding on tech development and business expansion.

Property Manager Blueground Raises $45 Million 

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Acquires Jet Fuel Startup Saffire Renewables

Southwest Airlines is developing its own ecosystem for renewable jet fuel, meant to provide more guaranteed access as production is scaled.

Southwest Airlines Acquires Jet Fuel Startup Saffire Renewables

Airline Weekly

The Michael O’Leary Interview

In this special edition of the Airline Weekly Lounge, we sit down with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary. No subject is off the table as we discuss everything from social media to Southwest’s business model

The Michael O’Leary Interview

Hotels

DOJ and FTC Weigh in on Hotel Price Collusion Case

Two U.S. federal agencies warned hotel companies that using the same pricing software as rivals use may risk violating antitrust law in highly concentrated markets.

DOJ and FTC Weigh in on Hotel Price Collusion Case

Airlines

Flydubai Launches Flights to Saudi’s The Red Sea – $850 Round Trip

The Red Sea is pitching itself as a luxury destination, with hotels and flight prices aligning with that idea.

Flydubai Launches Flights to Saudi’s The Red Sea – $850 Round Trip

Airlines

Etihad COO Mohammed Al Bulooki Steps Down

Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves sent an internal memo to staff late Thursday.

Etihad COO Mohammed Al Bulooki Steps Down