Jacob Passy is a Travel Reporter at The Wall Street Journal. He focuses on the travel industry, with particular expertise in aviation, airlines, and tourism, covering topics such as air travel, cruise lines, and travel technology. Jacob's work has been featured in prominent publications including MarketWatch, Realtor.com, Barron's, and Yahoo Finance.
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Jacob Passy's coverage predominantly focuses on travel, airlines, airports, and tourism. His articles often cite data and government announcements. This suggests he is likely to be interested in pitches that offer unique insights into the trends or statistics within the travel industry.
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By: Jacob Passy
MGM Resorts Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Halkyard echoed Barry Diller’s sentiment that markets aren’t giving the casino giant its due. Speaking at a hotel investment conference in New York Tuesday, Halkyard called Diller’s assessment of MGM “gratifying” a day after the magnate’s People Inc. off
For a few weeks every summer, the Smokies synchronous firefly produces dazzling coordinated displays that light up the night sky. Getting to see them is its own miracle.
After the success of Dollywood, the country music superstar plans to add hotels, entertainment venues and even themed gas stations
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Investors are worried that it’s all downhill from here for Vail Resorts. Shares fell more than 5% Tuesday after the ski-resort owner [cut its full-year guidance](https://www.wsj/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-06-09-2026/card/-earnings-snippet-bad-ski-forecast-C7NjGPGZSEF4hGPDh
By: Jacob Passy
Now that budget air carrier Spirit is gone, bus companies like Flixbus and Greyhound are expanding service and upgrading vehicles for travelers seeking low-cost travel options.
A disappointing quarter for Carnival had ripple effects for other cruise lines. Carnival shares fell around 6% after the company’s revenue came in below Wall Street’s expectations. The co
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Far-flung tournament sites push fans to dip into points and plan road trips to keep travel costs down.
Alison Sider, Jacob Passy Delta is keeping customers who buy its cheapest business class tickets out of its lounges—unless they're toting the right credit card.
By: Jacob Passy, Alison Sider
Credit cards are changing how the airlines do business, from picking routes to limiting lounge access.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings warned that the coast is not yet clear on its turnaround efforts, prompting the company to lower its full-year outlook despite a stronger-than-expected second quarter. Shares fell more than 7% Thursday.The less-optimistic outlook reflects softer booking patterns, re
