Rashaad Jorden

Rashaad often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI chatbot, for information. Before finding his way to Skift, he bounced around the U.S., France, Japan and UK. He greatly misses the all-you-can-eat vegetarian curry at his favorite restaurant in Japan. He is also adept at running half-marathons and, despite living in New Jersey, rues the fact he doesn't spend enough time on the Jersey Shore.

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Travel Booking

The Fight Against Junk Fees: Skift Timeline

The junk fee issue isn't new – but the fight against them is getting more intense.

The Fight Against Junk Fees: Skift Timeline

Airlines

A Question of Loyalty as U.S. Probes Airlines Points

Today's podcast looks at a probe into airline loyalty programs, the trends that shaped 2023, and Souh African tourism concerns.

A Question of Loyalty as U.S. Probes Airlines Points

Tour Operators

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

Today's podcast looks at Tommy Bahama's hotel move, faster in-flight wi-fi, and Universal's UK theme park plans.

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

Airlines

Starlink Signs Major Airlines for In-Flight Connectivity in 2023

In-flight internet connectivity is ready for its next phase, with Starlink going live with its satellite solution in 2023 and lining up airline contracts.

Starlink Signs Major Airlines for In-Flight Connectivity in 2023

Airlines

Southwest Airlines’ Meltdown Fine

Today's podcast looks at Southwest’s huge fine, visa free travel, and solo married travelers.

Southwest Airlines’ Meltdown Fine

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Does Visa-Free Travel Impact Tourism?

More governments are waiving visitor visa requirements to help attract tourists.

Ask Skift: How Does Visa-Free Travel Impact Tourism?

News Blog

Morocco Expected to Set Tourism Record Despite Headwinds

Morocco is on path to set a record for tourist arrivals this year in spite of challenges such as disruptions from September's massive earthquake and the aftermath of Hamas' attacks in Gaza. The country's tourism ministry anticipates hitting 14 tourist arrivals by the end of the year, eclipsing the record of 13 million set in…

News Blog

Mexico Inaugurates Flagship Tourist Train

Mexico is holding a ceremony on Friday to commemorate the launch of its Tren Maya, a tourist train considered the flagship infrastructure project of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. "It's the most important public work in the world," Lopez Obrador said about the roughly 965 mile-long project. Mexican tourism agency Fonatur has said the railway…

Airlines

U.S. Consumers Complain About Airlines in Record Numbers

Today's podcast looks at airline passenger complaints, Dubai’s ascendency, and Indian tourists’ interest in African nations.

U.S. Consumers Complain About Airlines in Record Numbers

Tourism

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market.

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism