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August 4, 2022
 

NEWS TO KNOW
Airline Customers Could Finally Get Compensation for Flight Delays Under a US Department of Transportation Proposal
(SOURCE: YAHOO!)

Airline customers may finally get compensation for flight delays, which is already a passenger right in the European Union.

On Wednesday, the US Department of Transportation proposed a new rule that would force carriers to compensate passengers for delays on flights operating to, from, or within the US. Currently, the agency says customers are entitled to a refund for cancelations or "significant" delays but does not outline how long the delay must be.

The new, more strict policy would define "delay" and give customers more clarity on when they are entitled to compensation. Specifically, new protections would extend to any of the following situations...

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AVIATION

IndiGo Confident of Sustained Growth Despite Changes in Indian Aviation (SIMPLE FLYING)

What A US Recession Would Mean for Mexican Aviation (SIMPLE FLYING)

Lufthansa Sees Return to Full-Year Profit as Travel Picks Up (REUTERS)

SUSTAINABILITY

American Airlines Signs Deal for Hydrogen-Electric Engines with Zeroavia (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

Hotel Profitability Automated with Intelligent Use of Data (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

Global Citizens: Why More Businesspeople Are Seeking Dual Passports and Citizenship (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

 
 
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

SPONSORED
GBTA Convention Sustainability Session

Building a sustainable business travel program with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

16 AUGUST I 9:45 AM ON THE MAIN STAGE

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SPONSORED
Visit WallyPark at booth #1505 to learn about our Corporate Discount Program + other perks!

Join the growing list of companies that take advantage of the WallyPark Corporate Program! We offer discounted airport parking with no blackout dates, and employees are always guaranteed a space – with a reservation or on drive up. When they join WallyClub for free and link their profile to your company discount, they earn loyalty points toward free parking – whether for business or leisure travel. Visit WallyPark.com/GBTA2022 and stop at booth #1505 to learn more about our corporate program.

GBTA LATIN AMERICA
GBTA reconecta CDMX: Educación y Networking | 6 October

Save the date! Join us on October 6 from 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM to share with peers and colleagues a full morning with Education, Expo and Networking.

Registration will open at the beginning of September and soon we will share more news about the speakers and the general agenda. Learn More

 
GBTA CONVENTION 2022 EXHIBITORS


Sentral
Booth #1323



Sertifi
Booth #1427


SH Hotels and Resorts
Booth #3531


Shangri-La Group
Booth #1610


Shell - Business Lounge
Booth #BL 20


Shell International Ltd
Booth #3621



Singapore Airlines
Booth #1550

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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

SPONSORED
BCD Travel research: Business travelers want to be digital nomads

BCD’s 2022 traveler wellbeing research found more than half of the 875 survey participants would likely become digital nomads if their employer’s policies allowed. Half reported that a mix of remote and office work is the most wellbeing friendly option, while four in 10 say remote work full time contributes to their wellbeing the most. Download our report to learn what else respondents had to say about wellbeing and travel.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GBTA Convention 2022
August 14 - 17
San Diego, CA

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030
September 14 - 15
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM BST /
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CEST /
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR.
Nov 8 - 10

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COVID UPDATES AND RESOURCES

CDC Expected to Ease COVID-19 Recommendations (CNN)

New COVID Booster Vaccines for BA.5: What We Know About the Fall 2022 Rollout (CNET)

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CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst is a part of the Finance & Strategy team and will assist with financial data analysis, budgeting and forecasting. They will support the Senior Director of Finance with financial analysis, modeling, reporting, and decision making. Learn More

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CRISIS24 INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

Australia - Australia continuing minimal domestic COVID-19 measures as of Aug. 4. Testing and close contact requirements eased in some states.
Belize - Authorities place areas of south Belize City, Belize, under state of emergency as of Aug. 3. Tight security, transit disruptions likely.
Canada, Mexico and United States - Additional monkeypox cases reported in North America, including Canada, Mexico, and the US, as of early August. Maintain health precautions.
Japan - Officials expanding evacuation orders in northern and central Japan as of Aug. 4 due to severe weather. Transport disruptions ongoing.

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