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March 10, 2026

News to Know


Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel: Which Airlines Are Best Placed to Avoid Raising Fares?
SOURCE: AEROSPACE GLOBAL NEWS, 3/9

As oil prices surge above $100 a barrel amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, airlines are bracing for the potential financial shock of higher fuel costs.

With concerns mounting for the coming weeks, are some airlines better prepared than others for an ongoing hike in fuel prices?

 
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AVIATION

JetBlue Flights Briefly Grounded Nationwide After System Outage (USA TODAY, 3/10)

Airport Lounge Access Drives Airline Choice (MEER, 3/10)

The Best Airline Miles to Use for Booking Business Class Flights (THRIFTY TRAVELER, 3/6)

TSA Staff Shortage Is Causing Long Security Lines at Some Airports (TRAVEL WEEKLY, 3/9)
*GBTA U.S. members: send a message to Congress

The Airline That Introduced Onboard Showers to Commercial Aviation (SIMPLE FLYING, 3/10)

Airport Lounge Access Drives Airline Choice (MEER, 3/10)

IndiGo Becomes The First Airline in India With Over 1,000 Women Pilots (BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS, 3/10)

HOSPITALITY

Superstar Hotels Do Not Have To Possess All the Bells and Whistles (COSTAR, 3/9)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Sixt Rolls Out New Loyalty Programme to European Markets (BTN EUROPE, 3/9)

OTHER SECTORS

Payment Tech: What’s Next? (BUSINESS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE, 3/9)

2026 Travel Reset: Gen Z Maps the Future of Travel, Hotel, Airlines & Rideshare (4HOTELIERS, 3/10)

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The Road Ahead: The Global Sustainable Business Travel Outlook and What This Means for APAC 

What do evolving global sustainability regulations mean for business travel in APAC? On March 25 at 1:00 PM Singapore, our speakers will unpack the global sustainable business travel outlook — from SAF and GHG reporting to data analytics, certifications, and compliance — and what it all means for the APAC market. 

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Brought to you by APAC Sustainability Committee 

 
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