The history of the car rental industry intertwines deeply with the evolution of transportation. It began in 1932 when Hertz pioneered the first airport car rental franchise at Chicago's Midway Airport. Since then, airport car rentals have become a cornerstone of the travel ecosystem, catering to a range of customers with varying preferences and needs ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of the airline industry, the transition from inspiration to booking marks just the beginning of a traveler's experience. Our previous exploration into how technological advancements reshape the booking process paves the way for the next critical chapter in the passenger journey: the in-flight experience. Here, the spotlight naturally turns to technology, particularly regarding passenger entertainment ..read more

For Singapore based Swifties last month their wildest dreams came true. With the long awaited Eras tour coming to town, the Taylor gigs really were the hottest ticket. With Singapore having played a mastermind move to guarantee exclusivity on hosting the tour for the entire Asian region, the only place to be was Singapore if you were one of the lucky ones to secure a ticket. Singapore’s neighbours knew all too well that they’d missed out on the significant economic benefits generated by hosting Taylor, and Singapore might find just find itself the anti-hero in the next round of ASEAN meetings ..read more

The global Skift Travel Health Index now benchmarks year-on-year, since 2023 was a year of recovery for the industry. In February 2024, the Travel Health Index is up 7% year-on-year. Keep reading for insights from the Skift team in the Skift Travel Health Index: February 2024 Highlights ..read more

Overall airline capacity between the Middle East and Europe, traditionally a market dominated by mainline carriers, has seen a reduction. This summer there is 4% less capacity operating between the markets compared to summer 2023. In part, this reflects the wider industry challenges of: supply chain issues, aircraft shortages and market access. However, the story is very different for the Middle East based Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) who represent a 22% share of capacity in summer 2024 - unchanged from summer 2023 ..read more

Things change slowly in the aviation industry and it’s very rare to see a “step change’ in the sector. However, as we finally leave the pandemic behind, quietly and without most of us realising there has been such an occurrence - and it’s probably here to stay.  ..read more

In 2024, Thailand is aiming for 40 million international arrivals, which would edge it into growth just above the 39.9 million level achieved in 2019. The country was the unquestionable leader in Southeast Asia for international tourist arrivals in 2023, hitting 28 million, -30% vs 2019 levels. Thailand’s overall air capacity recovery is stacking up similarly: in December 2023, it was -23% vs December 2019 for total seat capacity, and in March 2024, that inched up to -22 ..read more

It’s finally over. The IATA Winter Season has just a few more days to run and while the Southern Hemisphere may be seeing shorter days, for many markets the first signs of Spring are here and the first quarter of the year has passed by with little damage.  ..read more

According to a recent research study by Prophecy Market Insights, the Aviation Analytics Market size is valued at about USD 2.0 Billion in 2024 and expected to grow at CAGR of 12.30% to extend to a value of USD 6.2 Billion by 2034. Data analytics is already an important and deeply embedded tool in the industry, but how will its role evolve as more options become available to airlines ..read more

In our ongoing exploration of innovation in the airline sector, we've previously delved into how technology and the strategic use of data have been pivotal forces in enhancing various aspects of airline operations – from streamlining terminal procedures and flight operations to refining baggage management. Similarly, we've looked into technology’s impact on the traditional pillars of airline retail, such as revenue management, distribution, and ancillaries, where the innovative application of data analytics plays a mission-critical role ..read more