January 16, 2023

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Aging, Outdated Technology Leaves Air Travel at Risk of Meltdown
(SOURCE: CNN)

The massively disruptive computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration this week that caused thousands of cancelled or delayed flights has put Americans uncomfortably face-to-face with the technology behind US air travel — for at least the second time in a month.

As the country once again picks up the pieces, beleaguered air travelers may be wondering why flying suddenly seems so vulnerable to devastating IT problems.

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AVIATION

Global Air Traffic May Return to Pre-COVID Levels in June, with China Leading The Way (CNN)

Airport Lounges Are Increasingly in Demand and Driving Revenue (TRAVEL PULSE)

GEGO – Global GPS Tracker Designed to Airline-Proof Luggage (AVIATION SOURCE NEWS)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

[China] High-Speed Rail Surge Showcases Nation's Abilities (CHINA DAILY)

SUSTAINABILITY

Four Steps on the Journey to a Net Zero Future (SUSTAINABILITY MAG)

Air France Increases Ticket Prices to Pay for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

Cleartrip Launches Pay Later, Special Fares and Medi-Cancel (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

The Workplace Has Changed. Does Your Travel & Expense Match Up? (BTN EUROPE)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Unionized bus drivers in Adelaide, Australia, plan to stage industrial action Jan. 17-18; service disruptions likely; protests possible.

Eastern Europe and Central Asia - Severe weather forecast across southern and southeastern Europe through Jan. 18. Possible transport, business, and utility disruptions.

Malaysia - People's Justice Party (PKR) to hold rallies in multiple cities in Malaysia Jan. 21 during various ongoing state elections.

Peru - Government extends curfew for Puno Department, state of emergency for multiple regions, Peru, from Jan. 15 amid ongoing nationwide unrest.

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