February 11, 2025

News to Know

If NDC Is a First Building Block in Airline Retailing, What Comes Next?
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

New Distribution Capability (NDC) has been divisive in the travel industry. The technology represents not just a fundamental shift in how airline content is distributed but also a process and mindset change in how travel is sold and bought, and transformational change often sparks debate.

NDC is no exception, but it is well and truly here to stay and has already set the foundation for what's coming next.

AVIATION

US Traffic Boom Powers London Heathrow to New Monthly Record (BTN EUROPE)

How Space Debris Threatens Commercial Aviation, What You Need to Know (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Eurostar Resumes Direct Amsterdam Service (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Thailand-China High-Speed Train Project Expands, Boosting Regional Connectivity (RAILWAY SUPPLY)

SUSTAINABILITY

EU Asks Airlines to Show Evidence of Carbon Leakage (AVIATION WEEK, REQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION)

Thai Government, Industry Leaders Join Forces to Expand SAF Production (RECCESSARY)

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How You Can Accelerate Action for Women's Equality

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This International Women's Day (IWD), the call to action is clear: #AccelerateAction. But what does that mean in practice, especially within the business travel industry?

GBTA WINiT is committed to empowering individuals like you to become catalysts for change. Our upcoming IWD session, "Accelerate Action for Women's Equality," offers practical strategies, inspiring stories, and a platform for collective action.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Authorities close Armidale Regional Airport, New South Wales, Australia, through at least Feb. 15 due to runway damage. Reconfirm bookings.

Belgium - Unionized public sector workers to strike in Belgium Feb. 13; an associated protest and flight disruptions are expected in Brussels.

South Pacific/Oceania - TC 16 tracking east-southeastward in the South Pacific Ocean the afternoon of Feb. 11. Close approach to New Caledonia through Feb. 12.

United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across parts of the central and eastern US through at least Feb. 13. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

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