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June 5, 2025

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Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Aviation Safety and Supply Chain
(SOURCE: GLOBAL TRADE)

President Trump’s tariffs on imported commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts have raised concerns about potential risks to air safety and the supply chain. Fox Business reports that industry groups representing airlines and aerospace companies have expressed these worries.

 
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Virgin Atlantic Exec Sees U.S. Unpredictability as Main Challenge (AVIATION WEEK)

New Baggage Rules for Air Travel: What Passengers Need to Know (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Taiwan’s China Airlines and Southwest Airlines Explore Interline Deal (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

SUSTAINABILITY

Japan Airlines Completes First Passenger Flight on Domestic SAF (TTG ASIA)

The Airbus Guide to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SUSTAINABILITY MAGAZINE)

Global Airlines Stick to Net-Zero Target (THE MANILA TIMES)

HOSPITALITY

Fake Booking.com Messages Cost Hotels More Than Money (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

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Trump Issues New Travel Ban Affecting Nearly 20 Countries: What Travelers Need to Know (USA TODAY)

TravelPerk’s Latest Research Reveals 83% of Employees Struggle With Travel Expenses (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

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Still reconciling travel payments the hard way?

Many travel managers are stuck with outdated payment processes—juggling providers, chasing invoices, and manually reconciling spreadsheets. The impact? Operational delays, financial risk, and burned-out teams. In a new blog post, BCD Travel’s Tara Childress shares how tools like digital invoicing, virtual payments, and a corporate wallet can streamline processes, reduce manual work, and bring greater visibility to T&E management.

 
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GBTA WINiT Awards: Let’s Celebrate Our Industry’s Change-Makers

Do you know a trailblazing woman leader helping to create a more inclusive and diverse future for business travel? Or an ally going above and beyond to support women’s career growth in our industry? The GBTA WINiT Awards recognize the individuals and organizations driving meaningful progress for women across travel-related sectors. Nominations are open to all global professionals and companies—submit yours by August 29.

 
Nominations Due August 29
 

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Afghanistan and Myanmar - US declares travel ban for citizens of Afghanistan and Myanmar effective from 00:01 June 9. Seek legal and consular advice.

Africa - US declares travel ban for citizens of Chad, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Somalia from 00:01 June 9. Seek legal and consular advice.

Finland - Unionized airport and airline workers plan to strike across Finland June 11. Air travel disruptions likely.

France - Taxi drivers striking and protesting in Bordeaux, France, through June 5. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.

South Korea - Bus drivers striking in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, June 5. Transport disruptions likely. Related protests possible.

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