February 19, 2025

News to Know

Even More Winter Weather. Even More Travel Waivers. February 2025 Travel Alert.
(SOURCE: THE GATE WITH BRIAN COHEN)

Even more winter weather means even more travel waivers February 2025 from airlines due to the latest weather systems that this time are affecting the central region and southeastern region of the United States. Consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of the winter weather.

AVIATION

Southwest Officially Launching Connections to Europe — What to Know (TRAVEL AND LEISURE)

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Expand Codeshare Agreement (AEROTIME)

The U.S. Budget Airline Sector: An Evolving Landscape (AVIATION WEEK)

HOSPITALITY

Business Travels: Hotels Changing Along With Evolving Client Demands (FOCUS ON BUSINESS)

HotelHub Data Shows Significant Rise in Booking Lead Time (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

OTHER SECTORS

UK Regulator Gives Provisional Green Light to Amex GBT-CWT Merger (SKIFT, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

Emburse Adds Apple Pay Option for UK Customers (BTN EUROPE)

Are Travel Perks the Key to Customer Loyalty? New Research Says Yes (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast over southeastern Canada and the northeastern US through Feb. 19. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Greece - Heightened levels of seismic activity continue near the Cyclades Islands, Greece, as of Feb. 18. Emergency measures remain in place.

Japan - Rail services on JR East Tohoku Shinkansen line suspended between Tokyo and Sendai, Japan, Feb. 19 amid mechanical issues. Confirm schedules

Turkiye - Continued unrest likely in Van, Turkiye, through Feb. 25, particularly at night. Heightened security implemented; periodic clashes likely.

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