Stories
Every story we've covered, newest first. Each one starts as a morning scan of the travel wires and ends as a two-minute read.
Alaska Bets Starlink Will Boost Customer Loyalty as It Scraps Basic Economy Perk
Alaska Airlines just dropped a bomb this week. Starting soon, you won’t earn a single mile on basic economy tickets. Zero.
Europe Visa Bottlenecks Push UAE Residents to Rethink Travel Plans
If you live in the UAE and you’re trying to get a European visa right now, good luck. This week, the backlog is so bad travelers are actually rethinking their entire summer plans. We’re talking…
IndiGo Lays Out 2030 Plan: 4 years to Become a Global Airline
IndiGo just dropped their 2030 plan, and it’s not a suggestion—it’s a deadline. Four years. That’s all they’ve given themselves to hit 550 aircraft and 200 million passengers.
Middle East Airlines Face $4.3 Billion Loss — the Only Region in the Red
Here’s the hard truth about flying today. Middle East airlines just posted a $4.3 billion loss — the only region in the red. Why?
New $750 Fee Lets Travelers Jump the U.S. Visa Line
Think you can just wait your turn for a U.S. visa? Not anymore. This week, the U.S. government rolled out a new $750 fee that lets you jump the line.
Skyscanner’s AI Takeover Is Closer Than You Think
Here’s the travel news you actually need to know this week. Skyscanner’s CEO just confirmed they’re all-in on agentic booking. That means AI that doesn’t just search flights—it books them for you.
Apple’s Rebuilt Siri Opens New Doors for Travel Apps
Heads up, travelers. Apple just rebuilt Siri from the ground up. No, it’s not booking your flights yet.
One Year Into Private Equity Ownership, Soneva Is Rebranding — New CEO on What’s
One year into private equity ownership, Soneva is rebranding. And the new CEO just dropped the playbook. Forget the old-school glitz.
Air New Zealand's Economy Bunk Beds Aren't Just a Gimmick — Here's Why
Air New Zealand just fired back at critics calling their economy bunk beds a vanity project. CEO Nikhil Ravisha said it straight this week — these aren't stunts, they're survival. The airline is…
Chase Credit Cards Have Hidden Trip Insurance — Here's What It Covers
Listen up — if you've got a Chase credit card, you're already carrying trip insurance and you probably don't even know it. Chase cards like the Sapphire Preferred and Reserve come with trip…
Free Hotel Status With No Annual Fee? Here's What Marriott's Bold Card Actually Gets You
Listen up — if you're loyal to Marriott and you're not carrying any of their cards, this week's news is for you. Marriott just put their Bonvoy Bold card back in the spotlight, and here's the…