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Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel

Airbnb is exploring adding flight bookings to its platform as advances in voice technology and shifting policy reshape control of the travel booking journey, according to a Good Morning Hospitality podcast discussion with Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley and Jamie Lane.

2026-04-06T18:38:35.663999-07:00

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Aeroflot Group carries 55.3M passengers in 2025, retains >41% market share

2026-04-06T15:18:56.877288-07:00

Airways Magazine

Campbell Wilson resigns as Air India CEO amid losses and crash fallout

2026-04-06T13:39:12.496481-07:00

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Spring Airlines weighing $72m share buyback for late Q1 2026

2026-04-06T14:59:33.640856-07:00

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Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel Airbnb is exploring adding flight bookings to its platform as advances in voice technology and shifting policy reshape control of the travel booking journey, according to a Good Morning Hospitality podcast discussion with Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley and Jamie Lane.

2026-04-06T18:38:35.663999-07:00

Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel

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Aeroflot Group carries 55.3M passengers in 2025, retains >41% market share Aeroflot Group carried 55.3 million passengers in 2025, matching 2024 volumes and keeping traffic steady year-on-year. The total preserves the carrier's market share above 41 percent and confirms Aeroflot's position as the largest operator by passenger numbers across its market.

2026-04-06T15:18:56.877288-07:00

Aeroflot Group carries 55.3M passengers in 2025, retains >41% market share

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Spring Airlines weighing $72m share buyback for late Q1 2026 Spring Airlines is weighing a $72m share buyback for late Q1 2026, a move to return capital to investors and support the carrier's share price. The program, if executed, would be a notable cash-return for an Asia-Pacific low-cost carrier and could influence investor sentiment ahead of upcoming financial results.

2026-04-06T14:59:33.640856-07:00

Spring Airlines weighing $72m share buyback for late Q1 2026

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170 AI job listings show how travel companies are defining AI strategy Analysis of 170 AI job listings across travel companies shows hiring ads function as de facto strategy documents — signalling where firms are investing, the product scope they plan to build, and the skills they value. Clear job descriptions reveal whether efforts are focused on passenger-facing products, operations or revenue tools.

2026-04-06T14:45:56.701368-07:00

170 AI job listings show how travel companies are defining AI strategy

Airways Magazine

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Campbell Wilson resigns as Air India CEO amid losses and crash fallout Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, stepping down years before his five‑year contract was due to end in July 2027. The departure follows record losses, regulatory scrutiny and fallout from a fatal June Dreamliner crash as Tata seeks new leadership for the carrier.

2026-04-06T13:39:12.496481-07:00

Campbell Wilson resigns as Air India CEO amid losses and crash fallout

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Lawyers' strike delays decision on Air Antilles' future A lawyers' strike has postponed a court decision determining Air Antilles' future, delaying any formal outcome on the carrier's legal and commercial status. The industrial action has paused scheduled proceedings and extended the timeline for next steps in the case.

2026-04-06T12:36:43.962626-07:00

Lawyers' strike delays decision on Air Antilles' future

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United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh United will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy, which the airline says will debut next year. At a Los Angeles cabin reveal United also showcased new Boeing 787‑9 Polaris Studio suites and an updated CRJ200 regional cabin.

2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00

United to debut 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year; unveils new 787‑9 Polaris Studio and CRJ200 cabin refresh

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Air Canada to launch North America's first nonstop service to Tenerife from Montréal and Toronto Air Canada will launch the only nonstop flights between North America and Tenerife, linking Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) and Toronto–Pearson (YYZ). The services are scheduled from late October into the Winter 2026–27 season as part of the carrier's expanded sun-destination winter network.

2026-04-06T06:06:03.191533-07:00

Air Canada to launch North America's first nonstop service to Tenerife from Montréal and Toronto

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Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel

Aeroflot Group carries 55.3M passengers in 2025, retains >41% market share

Campbell Wilson resigns as Air India CEO amid losses and crash fallout

Spring Airlines weighing $72m share buyback for late Q1 2026

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