It’s a season of savings for travelers. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be popular shopping holidays, travelers have turned their sights on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which has been named ‘Travel Tuesday’, as a way to cash in on travel related promotions. In celebration of the upcoming Travel Tuesday holiday, American Airlines has announced some of the special offers and discounts that can help take passengers around the world for less. The airline will also discount the purchase of miles in their frequent flyer program, American Airlines AAdvantage, for as much as 50 percent off between November 29 and December 2. Even before Travel Tuesday, the airline shared withTravel + Leisure it has discounted dozens of flights under $200 round-trip, for immediate purchase while supplies last. T+L spotted discounted, one-way fares including:
Indian Airlines Gain Share in International Travel - India Report
06.11.2024 - 05:39 / skift.com / Sean Oneill / Bulbul Dhawan
Indian airlines accounted for 45.6% of the international traffic in India in the April-June quarter this year. That’s up from close to 44% last year and just 34.7% pre-pandemic.
A total of over 17.6 million passengers traveled to and from India during the quarter. Of this, domestic airlines carried over 8 million travelers.
International traffic in India during the quarter increased 13.5% compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Indian Airlines and International Travel: Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel. Air India and IndiGo have placed large orders to increase their fleets.
IndiGo also placed its first-ever order for widebody aircraft earlier this year, indicating expansion to long-haul destinations.
Due to the anticipated growth in international travel as India becomes a key source market, airlines from other countries are seeking more flying rights. However, Indian airlines are largely opposing this.
Earlier this year, credit rating agency CRISIL Ratings said that Indian airlines will account for half of the country’s international passenger traffic by the 2027-28 financial year. In the 2024 fiscal year, Indian airlines held a 43% share in international traffic.
Manish Gupta, senior director at CRISIL, had said that increasing disposable incomes, easing visa requirements, growing number of airports, and enhanced air travel connectivity are likely to lead the international passenger traffic to annually grow at 10-11% over the next four years.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has acquired a majority stake in he operating company behind Tree of Life Resorts and Hotels, our Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill reported. With this, the hospitality company is expanding its “experiential leisure” segment. IHCL will take a 55% stake in the company.
While the price of the all-cash deal has not yet been finalized, IHCL has said that it will not be more than INR 180 million ($2.1 million). The deal is expected to close next year.
Tree of Life currently has only 19 resorts and hotels. IHCL plans to help expand the portfolio to 100 properties by 2030. The move underscores the growing popularity of “experiential leisure” as a hospitality trend.
TreeHouse Hotels and Resorts has launched a new brand: ‘hi-way MOTELS’. This marks the fifth brand under the hotel chain. The Hi-way Motels brand aims to target travelers who commute via roads and look for budget accommodations.
As part of the brand, TreeHouse will open properties along highways and expressways, near smaller towns, and on the bypasses of major cities. Ajay Mehtani, Partner, TreeHouse Hotels & Resorts, said that the goal is to capitalize on a gap in the
India's Hotels Post Revenue Surge - India Report
The Indian hospitality sector recorded 10.8% year-on-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the July-September quarter this year, according to real estate services firm JLL. The surge was driven by a rise in average daily rates (ADR) of hotels, as the occupancy levels remained similar to the year before.
American Airlines AAdvantage elite members can now enjoy benefits when flying Aer Lingus
If you hold elite status within the American Airlines AAdvantage program, you can now enjoy reciprocal benefits when flying to Ireland and beyond on Aer Lingus.
New Air India Express: No Business Class, More Direct Bookings
Low-cost carrier Air India Express is focused on the all-economy side of the business and on serving the smaller cities, said Managing Director Aloke Singh at the Skift Global Forum East Wednesday. The airline has recently merged with AIX Connect as part of the Air India group’s exercise to consolidate its four airlines into two: A full-service airline (Air India) and a low-cost carrier (Air India Express).
India's Wedding Season Is Boosting Year-End Travel
The upcoming Indian wedding season will be driving a surge in travel, according to online travel company Ixigo. “Flight bookings to major metro hubs and top leisure destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar, Jaipur and Goa are seeing a strong 70-80% year-on-year increase,” said Ixigo’s Group CEO Aloke Bajpai.
What Does Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Mean for Travelers?
Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday in New York. The airline will continue to operate normally in bankruptcy and says it will honor all existing reservations, tickets, flight credits, and loyalty points. Spirit also says it has already secured agreements from the majority of its creditors to restructure its outstanding debt, and it expects an expedited process that it anticipates emerging from in the first quarter of 2025.
Coldplay Fever Sparks Ahmedabad Hotel Price Surge — India Report
Last week Coldplay announced an additional India show in Ahmedabad on January 25. Following the announcement, online travel agency Agoda said it witnessed a 47% surge in domestic searches for accommodation in Ahmedabad for that period compared to the previous week’s average. International searches spiked by 18%.
Tourism Australia Ramps up Efforts in India
Tourism Australia is betting big on Indian tourists and is ramping up its efforts to attract them. The tourism board of Australia recently visited India along with a delegation of 15 CEOs from the Australian tourism industry.
Goa’s Tourism Drop: Fewer Foreign Visitors Tougher Competition
Goa is not getting enough foreign tourists: Official Goa Tourism figures show that foreign arrivals in 2023 weren’t even half of 2019 levels: Just 450,000 visitors versus 937,000.
Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels
In just the first 10 months of this year, Indian arrivals to the U.S. have already exceeded the total for 2023, according to data from the U.S. International Trade Administration.
Where Indians Are Traveling Now - India Report
Indian travelers to Singapore have exceeded the 1 million mark, Singapore Tourism Board said on Wednesday. There was a 12% increase in Indian travelers to the country between January and October 2024 year-on-year. With this, India has become the third-largest source market for Singapore.
Yatra's Focus Remains on Corporate Travel
Indian online travel agency Yatra continues to face headwinds with its consumer business – can the corporate travel side pick up the slack?