Walk across the sky in the U.S’s highest-elevation city

The art world is gearing up this fall as Chicago prepares to host its inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend from September 29 to October 1, 2023. This event focuses on the city's vibrant arts landscape, bringing together over 55 galleries, institutions, and artist-run spaces across Chicago's diverse neighborhoods to present exhibitions that encourage everyone from seasoned collectors to those new to engaging with Chicago’s visual arts scene to explore unique programs, extended hours, and more.

Flight prices have been all over the place this past year.

For the first time, the industry on average will be creating value for its equity investors. Now, for any other industry, earning the cost of capital is the absolute minimum performance expected. So we should not feel the need to apologize for achieving a 4% net profit margin. I suspect future investors will demand more than that after so many years of the destruction of shareholder value!

Head to any of the biggest and busiest airports throughout the United States these days and it will seem like a distant memory (or perhaps a bad dream) that not more than a few years ago, the pandemic had turned many of these bustling hubs into ghost towns. As travel returns with a vengeance, U.S. airports are once again buzzing with passengers. Consequently, airports are racing to keep up with ambitious renovation and expansion projects, a parade of new clubs and lounges for premium travelers looking to escape the masses, and a whole slew of new restaurants and services to better accommodate the flying public.

A Lufthansa pilot drew a penis-shaped flight path in the sky last week after being diverted from Catania airport in Sicily.

Airfare prices change regularly throughout the year, but if you know where to look, it's possible to find a bargain to even the most popular destinations — especially if you're able to be flexible with your travel dates.

In our weekend roundup, we delve into the pros and cons of Google’s latest foray into the tours and activities industry, providing insights into how online travel agencies might stand to benefit. We also catch up with IHG’s new CEO Elie Maalouf and his ambitious plans for the brand’s future. From AI’s influence on the travel sector to the latest controversies in short-term rentals, keep reading for a comprehensive look at the most pressing issues in today’s travel landscape.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Monday, January 16. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

It’s been a record-setting year for a regional airport in a coastal region of Mexico that may not be on most travelers’ radar.  The Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport in Mérida, Mexico has experienced 103 percent growth in passengers, along with multiple record-setting months, according to the airport and local media reports.

Every year, millions of people embark on journeys, whether for business or leisure. After a few years of much less crowded airports due to the pandemic, the International Air Transport Association is reporting that passenger numbers are just about what they were prepandemic levels.

Over 6,000 flights were delayed or canceled across the US on Sunday, according to data from flight tracking website FlightAware, as Hurricane Hilary made landfall in the country.

An American Airlines passenger accused the airline of asking people to check their bags to clear out the overhead compartments, only for the luggage to go missing on the way.