January 21, 2026

News to Know

AirTags Cut Lost Luggage by 90% Across 36 Airlines
SOURCE: GADGET HACKS, 1/21

Ever wondered why that little white disc in your suitcase has become the travel industry's secret weapon? The numbers tell a compelling story that goes far beyond individual peace of mind. Airlines worldwide are discovering that Apple's AirTags aren't just helping passengers track their belongings—they're revolutionizing how the entire industry handles lost luggage.

AVIATION

United Shakes Up MileagePlus Leadership And Brings In Vasu Raja. Yes, That Vasu Raja. (LIVE AND LET'S FLY, 1/15)

Airline Fleet Growth Ramps Up in Southeast Asia (AVIATION WEEK, 1/21)

American Airlines Upgrades App with More Self-Service Features (TRAVEL WEEKLY, 1/20)

SUSTAINABILITY

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines Invest in SAF (BIOFUELS NEWS, 1/21)

Thrust Carbon Unveils AI Tool to Influence Travellers' Decisions (BTN EUROPE, 1/20)

HOSPITALITY

Making the Case for Hotels to Enable AI ‘Crawlability' (PHOCUSWIRE, 1/21)

China Hotels Allege Predatory Pricing, Forced Exclusivity Amid Trip.com Antitrust Probe (STRAITS TIMES, 1/21)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Etihad Rail Reveals First Passenger Routes Linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah (GULF NEWS, 1/21)

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