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July 21, 2025

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TSA Teases End of Limits on Liquids In Carry-On Luggage
(SOURCE: FORBES)

Another major change may be coming to TSA airport security protocols as it considers ending another of its long-standing policies.

Recently, the Department of Homeland Security teased the end of the limits on liquids coming through airport security, with Secretary Kristi Noem saying that she is “questioning” the current limits on liquids and that a change “may be the next big announcement” concerning the department’s review of TSA policies.

 
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AVIATION

Alaska Airlines Lifts Ground Stop After IT Outage Affects Operations (CNN)

Saudi Arabia Announces New Low-Cost Airline with Fleet of 45 Planes (REUTERS)

Geopolitical Crises Cost European Airlines Billions (TOURISM REVIEW)

Flights Cancelled as Typhoon Hits Hong Kong (TRAVEL RADAR)

‘Etihad for Business’ Corporate Portal Goes Live (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Advantage Car Rental Adopts Affiliate Model to Grow Worldwide (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

OTHER SECTORS

Treaty Between UK and Germany Seeks to Boost Business Travel (BTN EUROPE)

Europe’s Heatwave Causes Travel Disruptions and Safety Concerns (TRAVEL RADAR)

How Order Management Systems Could Create a New Era of Connected Travel (PHOCUSWIRE)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Risk Committee Relaunches TRM Supplier Capabilities Survey

Call for New and Returning Participants to Align with ISO 31030 Standards

As part of its continued support for ISO 31030:2021 – Travel Risk Management: Guidance for Organizations, the GBTA Risk Committee is relaunching its TRM Supplier Capabilities Survey.

This initiative maps Allied member capabilities against seven key sections and nineteen specific guidance areas of ISO 31030, providing clarity on how supplier offerings align with industry best practices. The survey helps demonstrate how suppliers support the implementation of ISO 31030 within a travel risk management program and provides valuable insight into the range of capabilities available across the industry.

The GBTA Risk Committee invites:

  • Allied members offering travel risk management products or services to participate in the project, and
  • Current participants who would like to validate or update their capabilities and submit additional evidence in support of specific guidance areas.

All submissions are reviewed by independent GBTA TRM Survey Reviewers, who evaluate responses and supporting documentation to confirm alignment with ISO 31030. Reviewers may follow up directly with suppliers to clarify submissions or request further detail as needed.

To participate or learn more about the process, please contact trm@gbta.org.

 

 

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Pilots' strike across Argentina, initially planned for July 19, has been suspended.

India - App-hailing drivers pause strike till July 22 across Maharashtra State, India. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.

Russia - Flight disruptions ongoing at Moscow airports, Russia, as of July 20 due to drone strikes targeting Moscow since July 19. Reconfirm flights.

United Kingdom - Major delays and cancellations ongoing at London Waterloo station, UK, as of the morning of July 21. Repair crews deployed.

United States - Storms prompt traffic management initiatives at airports in New York area, US, July 20; flight disruptions likely into early July 21.  

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