Travelers wait in lines at LaGuardia Airport in New York the Tuesday before Thanksgiving on November 25, 2014. Airlines expect a 2.5 percent increase in air travel over the Thanksgiving holiday this year compared to last year. Seth Wenig / Associated PressSkift Take: Airlines think there won't be a repeat of this spring's long security line nightmare over Thanksgiving because more people have signed up for expedited screening programs. Here's hoping those fast lanes are adequately staffed.

A group of Chinese tourists take a selfie next to the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand. Athit Perawongmetha / ReutersSkift Take: The untold story of tourism in Thailand the last two years is how the demographics of its inbound industry have changed, and what that may mean to future growth. — Jason ClampetThailand still expects to reach its forecast of 32.

American Airlines plans to break out its premium economy seats into its own cabin on certain international flights beginning April 2, 2017. American AirlinesSkift Take: There's a bit more clarity into how and when American and Delta are launching premium economy cabins next year, but the big question of how it'll be marketed yet remains unanswered.

There have been tensions between the UK and India over travel and visa policies. In this October 11, 2014 photo, students in India listen to UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable via video link to assure them they are welcome at UK educational institutions. British High Commission / Flickr.comSkift Take: The UK is already looking to hedge its post-Brexit losses by enhancing ties to Indian investors through preferential visa policies.

Southwest and American airlines are raising fares. Pictured, Southwest Airlines employees celebrated its new uniforms and interior August 9, 2016. Stephen M. Keller / Southwest AirlinesSkift Take: With a weakness forecast in the fare environment, American and Southwest are trying to do something about it as they each raised fares $5 each way. Will the fare hikes stick and will competitors follow? It all remains to be seen over the next few days.

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A new law regulating advertising of illegal rentals on Airbnb and other platforms has some people confused. Skift Take: The law as it stood was pretty easy to understand, and the new law is as well. We're guessing these are the same kind of people who are still undecideds at this point in a presidential race. — Jason ClampetJordan Reeves works for a nonprofit and his partner is a puppeteer. They say there’s not a lot of spare income floating around their Brooklyn apartment.

Expedia believes that it can turn HomeAway into a unicorn in terms of global scale. Pictured is Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi speaking at Skift Global Forum 2016. SkiftSkift Take: Critics of Expedia Inc.'s 2014-2015 acquisition spree appear to have had a valid point: These sorts of mergers and integrations can be very distracting and complex. Expedia has felt the pain now in the second and third quarters and could be in for some more until it get can get things back on course.

Under a new program, Delta frequent flyers can redeem 2.5 million SkyMiles for $25,000 worth of private jet travel. Delta Air LinesSkift Take: This is a nice idea by Delta, and it's getting some big buzz. But let's be honest, passengers can probably find better uses for 2.5 million SkyMiles than redeeming them for four-ish hours on a smaller private jet. — Brian SumersLast year, Delta Air Lines Inc. unveiled a unique experiment in upgrades.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (M) with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker this summer. Despite warm relations with senior federal government officials, Airbnb faces huge challenges on the local level, as is the case in New York City. GES 2016 / FlickrSkift Take: Airbnb and New York City have long had a contentious relationship with one another, and it's only going to become even more litigious, now that the short-term rental company is suing the city, its mayor, and the state attorney general.