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Alaska Bets Starlink Will Boost Customer Loyalty as It Scraps Basic Economy Perk

Alaska Airlines just dropped a bomb this week. Starting soon, you won’t earn a single mile on basic economy tickets. Zero.

via Skift

Europe Visa Bottlenecks Push UAE Residents to Rethink Travel Plans

If you live in the UAE and you’re trying to get a European visa right now, good luck. This week, the backlog is so bad travelers are actually rethinking their entire summer plans. We’re talking…

via Skift

IndiGo Lays Out 2030 Plan: 4 years to Become a Global Airline

IndiGo just dropped their 2030 plan, and it’s not a suggestion—it’s a deadline. Four years. That’s all they’ve given themselves to hit 550 aircraft and 200 million passengers.

via Skift

Middle East Airlines Face $4.3 Billion Loss — the Only Region in the Red

Here’s the hard truth about flying today. Middle East airlines just posted a $4.3 billion loss — the only region in the red. Why?

via Skift

New $750 Fee Lets Travelers Jump the U.S. Visa Line

Think you can just wait your turn for a U.S. visa? Not anymore. This week, the U.S. government rolled out a new $750 fee that lets you jump the line.

via Skift

Skyscanner’s AI Takeover Is Closer Than You Think

Here’s the travel news you actually need to know this week. Skyscanner’s CEO just confirmed they’re all-in on agentic booking. That means AI that doesn’t just search flights—it books them for you.

via Skift

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