May 23, 2025

News to Know

Stand Up Seats Are Probably Not Coming To LCCs Next Year
(SOURCE: SIMPLEFLYING)

Several tabloids have recently reported that low-cost carriers may begin installing standing seats on commercial aircraft as early as 2026. The stories center on Aviointeriors’ long-running “SkyRider” saddle seat concept, implying that budget airlines like Ryanair and easyJet could soon implement the design to increase capacity and lower fares.

AVIATION

SWISS Airlines Cancels 1,400 Flights, Impacting UK Airports in London, Manchester & Edinburgh – New Disruptions Expected Through October 2025 (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

United Launches Free Gate-to-Gate Starlink Wi-Fi, Starting with Regional Flights (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

HOSPITALITY

Accor Developing Global Ecosystem for Meetings and Events Bookings (4HOTELIERS)

Hotels Face New Staffing Challenge With Gen Z (HOTEL MANAGEMENT NETWORK)

SUSTAINABILITY

The Future of Hospitality Lies in Versatility (BW HOTELIER)

Airports: Brussels Airport Fund Launches Third Call for Sustainable Projects (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

OTHER SECTORS

Stricter US Border Controls Prompt Business Travel Rethink (CNA LUXURY)

Airline CEOs Urge Congress to Fund Urgent Modernisation of U.S. Air Traffic Control System (AIRLINERGS)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Unionized air traffic controllers to conduct several separate strikes at airports across Argentina May 24-31. Flight disruptions likely.

Australia - Severe weather forecast over eastern NSW, Australia, through May 23. Evacuations and other weather-related disruptions ongoing.

Canada Public bus maintenance workers striking in Quebec City, Canada, through at least May 23. Public transport disruptions ongoing.

United States - Threat of wildfires likely for western and central regions, US, through November. Transport and utility disruptions, evacuations possible.

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Editor's Note

GBTA's US offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day (US) holiday. The Daily News Brief newsletter will resume publication on Tuesday, May 27th.

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