07
Feb
07
Feb
Six Flags Dubai Project Halted on Funding Concerns
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A roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, California, in July 2018. Jeremy Thompson / Flickr
Skift Take: The economic slowdown and rise in the number of theme parks in the Gulf are among the factors keeping Six Flags from going full throttle in Dubai.
07
Feb
What Oyo’s Latest Results Say About the Business of Budget Hotels
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An Oyo hotel property in Dubai’s Deira neighborhood. Skift
Skift Take: The business of budget hotels is hard, looking at Oyo’s latest financial report. But the startup, now five years in operation and bankrolled by SoftBank, appears to have the stamina to reach the breakeven point in the next few years.
07
Feb
How Smart Are Airlines With Upselling?
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United Airlines often tries to upsell its customers. But sometimes it will try to sell them extras they do not need. United Airlines
Skift Take: We’re often told that travel brands will soon know what we want to buy before we do. But few airlines are anywhere near that level.
07
Feb
Southwest Moves Closer to Hawaii Flights After Test Run from Honolulu to Dallas
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Southwest should fly to Hawaii soon. At first, it will use older jets, but at some point the airline will switch to new 737 Max jets like this one. Southwest Airlines
Skift Take: Southwest must be thrilled for all the free media attention. But let’s be clear. The airline has been around for five decades. It has talented maintenance and executive teams. It knows what’s required to fly long distances over water. The airline will be approved to fly to Hawaii. The only question is exactly when.