March 31, 2025

News to Know

European Airlines Push to Delay Green Fuel Mandate. EU Says No
(SOURCE: SKIFT)

The chief executives of four of Europe’s biggest airlines urged the EU to delay rules requiring the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) because of concerns over supply.

The EU requires all airlines operating in the region to use a proportion of SAF in its jet fuel mix. They must currently use SAF for 2% of the fuel mix but that will ramp up to at least 6% by 2030. The UK has a similar mandate that will rise to 10% in 2030.

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China Airlines Orders 10 New Airbus A350 for North America and Europe Flights (AVIATION A2Z)

Why United Airlines Is the Only US Carrier to Fly to the UAE (SIMPLE FLYING)

Delta Unveils Cutting-Edge Corporate Travel Enhancements (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

HOSPITALITY

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Expand Sustainability Commitment with Renewable Developments Australia (VIRGIN AUSTRALIA)

HOSPITALITY

UK: Direct Hotel Bookings Gain Ground (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

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The Never-Ending Growth of Flight Search Traffic: From Travel Agents to AI Operators (PHOCUSWIRE)

China Eases Visa Rules for Indians, Issues 50,000+ Visas in 2025 (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Orbit Says Business Travellers Want More Face-to-Face Action as Economy Picks Up (NZ HERALD)

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Asia - Significant disruptions continue in Myanmar March 31 after major March 28 earthquake and aftershocks; country facing humanitarian crisis.

Belgium - Unionized rail personnel plan to conduct labor strike across Belgium 22:00 April 7-22:00 April 8. Transport disruptions likely.

Portugal - Portugalia Airlines pilots extend partial strike across Portugal until at least April 11. Disruptions likely on TAP Express flights.

United States - Severe weather forecast across parts of the eastern and southern US through April 1. Heavy rain, damaging winds, and tornadoes likely.

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