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Hotels
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Selina’s stock drop, American Air’s pilot deal, and Omni Hotels’ ambitions.
Rashaad Jorden | 19 mins ago
Airlines
As if pilot shortage was not a blow enough to deal with, U.S. airlines are now facing a peculiar issue of position upgrades to captain.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 1 month ago
While American Airlines' second quarter results were good, they weren't quite good enough for investors after Delta and United set a high bar.
Jess Wade, Skift | 1 month ago
Carriers have been increasing pilot pay and benefits as they hire thousands to meet the post-pandemic travel boom. But is there a widely-viewed template for these contracts?
Reuters | 1 month ago
It's the season of pilot pay bumps as airlines have generated better earnings and employees expect their share of the success.
Reuters | 2 months ago
WestJet's new deal gave pilots at Swoop what they were looking for, mainly a pay bump and enhanced job security. Now it's Air Canada's turn to do the same.
With enticing offers, the crisis-hit carrier endeavors to hold on to its flying crew, who are increasingly considering alternative opportunities.
Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago
If American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is true to his word about matching Delta's pay rates for its pilots, American would certainly be paying a substantial sum in its new contract.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 5 months ago
Tourism
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at what Chinese travelers want now, how augmented reality can improve historical sites, and what American Airlines pilots expect from negotiations.
Skift | 5 months ago
Airline executives are fully aware of the need to keep their pilots happy. But they're not relishing the prospect of shelling out major pay raises. Air Canada is already grappling with surging operating costs.
Allison Lampert, Reuters | 6 months ago
