January 3, 2025

News to Know

‘Unprecedented’: The Most Punctual Global Airline Last Year Was ‘Absolutely’ a Surprise, Analytics Firm CEO Says
(SOURCE: CNBC)

Aeromexico was the most punctual global airline in 2024, according to a report published by aviation analytics company Cirium. Some 86.7% of its tracked flights arrived “on-time,” defined as arriving within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival times.

This result was “absolutely” a surprise, Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowen told “Squawk Box Asia” Friday.

AVIATION

Air India Becomes the First Indian Airline to Introduce In-Flight Wi-Fi Internet on Domestic Flights (PASSIONATE IN MARKETING)

Why Few Airlines Route Transoceanic Flights Along the Southern Hemisphere (SIMPLE FLYING)

SUSTAINABILITY

Vietnam Airlines Now Using SAF for Flights Departing From the EU (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Rental Car Tech Trends for 2025 (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

OTHER SECTORS

Gen Z Employees Seek “Bleisure” (EURO WEEKLY NEWS)

How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Customer Engagement in Travel (PHOCUSWIRE)

United Airlines’ Use of Generative AI (BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Aviation Committee
Upcoming Live Webinar

Sex Trafficking in Travel Webinar by the Aviation Committee

Wednesday, 22 January 2025
11:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM GMT

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month! In recognition of this, The Aviation Committee is providing a Sex Trafficking Awareness webinar for GBTA members.

Participants will learn about the harmful effects of sex trafficking on the travel industry and how travel professionals can help (and be more aware).

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Africa - Annual rainy season to occur across parts of eastern Africa through April. Widespread flooding possible.

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast in parts of southeastern Canada and the northeastern US through Jan. 4. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Spain - Operations resume at Tenerife South Airport, Spain, evening Jan. 2 after authorities clear runway; lingering flight disruptions possible.

United States - Flight disruptions possible in New Orleans, Louisiana, US, through early January after Jan. 1 vehicle-ramming attack. Reconfirm bookings.

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