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More than 120 organizations back a travel advisory warning World Cup visitors to “exercise caution” when traveling to the U.S. under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The advisory outlines 6 potential risks to fans and other visitors: hubs.li/Q04dhKSD0

Spirit Airlines, once among the most profitable carriers in the U.S., has become a case study in how an airline can unravel — 2 bankruptcies, tons of furloughs, and many failed merger attempts in under 4 years. Here’s a timeline of how Spirit got here: hubs.li/Q04d62Fk0

Travelers are increasingly adjusting where and when they travel to avoid extreme weather such as heatwaves, as well as overcrowding and overtourism, according to new data from Booking Holdings. hubs.li/Q04d66cz0

In 2026, the American traveler has traded the pursuit of the best deal for the stable experience, as geopolitical shockwaves transform predictability into the ultimate luxury. hubs.li/Q04ck-GB0

The $495 nap: Bunk beds are coming to economy class this fall Economy class bunk beds have been an industry talking point for years. Now Air New Zealand is finally making the leap from prototype to paying passengers. hubs.li/Q04cdtXK0

Inbound travel to the U.S. rebounded again in March, extending a slight recovery that began in February. The rebound was driven by a 6.4% jump in visitors from Western Europe — the region accounting for the largest share of inbound tourism. hubs.li/Q04bTHgl0

It’s been a few weeks of big turnover in airlines’ C-suites. Just imagine what these former CEOs are chatting about, post-escape. We did. Stay ahead of the group chat with our daily news coverage here: hubs.li/Q04bwLfg0

Many countries have updated their travel advisories for the U.S., citing concerns about border detentions and violence. One country warns that, because of U.S. gun culture, “there is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.” hubs.li/Q04b4F7m0

Meta just unveiled a new AI model that follows the Meta AI assistant into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as well as smart glasses. This means Meta could soon tighten its grip on travel discovery at the moment when inspiration and intent form. hubs.li/Q04b47Mq0

Delta Air Lines is the latest carrier to raise baggage fees as the airline industry struggles to keep up with surging fuel prices. 1st and 2nd checked bags increase by $10, and 3rd bag goes up $50 for domestic and select short-haul international flights. hubs.li/Q049T8LG0

Plans to modernize European border crossings are off to a rocky start, but the EU appears largely committed to its April 10 deadline for a full implementation. hubs.li/Q049NdPB0

Agentic AI promises to collapse research, planning, and booking into one conversation — assuming travelers ever decide to trust it. Here’s one of the most common questions our answer engine, Ask Skift 2.0 – and a brief summary of what it found: hubs.li/Q049D7yd0

ICE’s presence in Minnesota took a toll on its tourism industry. Now, the question is whether the state can use its time in the spotlight to attract visitors. hubs.li/Q049C7f40

Travel to the U.S. looks different in 2026. Tourists face a number of new fees and entry restrictions, and visa wait times continue to lag in certain countries. Then there’s the the recent spike in fuel prices. Here’s what else is happening. hubs.li/Q049tfF-0

“Incredible India” was built to attract outsiders, but the center of gravity in Indian travel has shifted from selling the country abroad to building for travelers at home. hubs.li/Q049nvtK0

Airbnb is expanding its travel products, again. Here's a list to date: apartments and homes, hotels, experiences, and now its services offering includes airport rides to your stay. What do they think will fly with consumers next? hubs.li/Q049lCY30

Meta on Tuesday introduced its first Ray-Ban smart glasses designed specifically for prescription wearers, a move that puts hands-free AI translation within reach of a far larger slice of the global travel market. hubs.ly/Q0499hHn0

Southwest is starting to look a lot like other airlines after decades of going its own way. There will be bumps and some loyal passengers will gripe. None of that will matter if it delivers on its profit goals. hubs.li/Q0495gQ_0

In this week's The Prompt newsletter, we wrap up a week in travel+AI, topped by Pres. Trump's announcement of a national AI plan. The new framework could give travel a win on AI development, but does nothing for the pricing fight that's already began. hubs.li/Q048H0_F0

March has been a punishing month for the travel industry — one set in motion on Feb. 28, when the attack on Iran triggered disruptions not seen since the pandemic. Here are the key events Skift reported that defined a turbulent month for travel. hubs.li/Q048GSWr0