United Airlines is not interested in acquiring JetBlue, CEO Scott Kirby said Thursday. “I’m reluctant to do a merger,” Kirby said at the WSJ Future of Everything event. “There’s other ways to do it.” He pointed to his experience with past mergers, and said that they are difficult, particularly integrating technology and cultures. Kirby was […]
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The Philippines has introduced visa-free entry for Indian tourists. The archipelago is offering two different types of visa waivers to Indians. Indian passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of 14 days for tourism only. Tourists entering the Southeast Asian country through this program can neither extend their stay beyond
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky credits former President Barack Obama with mentoring him and changing his life. He talked about the relationship during a recent episode of the IMO podcast, hosted by former First Lady Michelle Obama and her older brother Craig Robinson, who is executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Chesky told
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India wants to feature among the worldâs top destinations for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). Earlier this month, tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat called MICE the fastest-growing tourism segment in India and a key driver for the countryâs economic growth. According to Shekhawat, Indiaâs MICE market generated $49.4 billion in revenue last year. That
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Beyond the press releases and public appearances by Booking Holdings executives, what was really going on at Booking.com’s Amsterdam headquarters behind closed doors â including during monthly Freaky Fridays booze-fests? Three Dutch investigative journalists with the newspaper NRC tell the story in the 2021 book, “The Machine.” Originally published in Dutch, it has received little
The domestic air traffic in April was over 10% higher year-on-year. However, there was a decline compared to March 2025 – down from 14.88 million to 14.55 million, according to data from credit ratings agency ICRA. ICRA also noted that the airlines’ capacity deployment in April declined by 4.2% compared to the month before. During
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The chief executive of Delta Air Lines has shared his perspective on concerns around U.S. inbound travel. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Ed Bastian acknowledged the importance of visitors feeling comfortable. Asked if he is worried that America is now a less welcoming destination, the Delta CEO said: “It is a concern and it’s something
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United Airlines debuted its first-ever Starlink flight on May 15 on a route between Chicago O’Hare and Detroit, making it the largest U.S. carrier to use the satellite technology. In-flight Wi-Fi has always been spotty and glitchy, but United is bullish that Starlink will change that. The carrier has touted Starlink as an “in-flight Wi-Fi
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Key Points The U.S. travel industry is entering a period of self-imposed silence due to political fears, particularly in regions sensitive to public spending. Recent politically motivated actions, such as the firing of Brand USA board members, have led industry leaders to avoid public statements and visibility. This ‘Silent Years’ moment presents both risks and
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Business class remains where most full-service carriers make most of their money. As a result, airlines have long sought to maximize revenue by offering a product that keeps their most lucrative (and often most informed) customers from moving to a rival with a better seat. On twin-aisle widebody aircraft, direct aisle access for every passenger
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