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April 4, 2025

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EU Parliament Agrees to Delay CSRD Rollout
(SOURCE: BTN EUROPE)

The European Parliament on Thursday (3 April) voted to delay the rollout of new sustainability reporting and due diligence laws as part of wider “simplification” efforts to boost the EU’s competitiveness.

The move, which has already been approved by the EU Council, will extend the deadline for EU countries to enact the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into national law by a further year – until July 2027 – and will also extend the compliance deadline for companies currently under the directive’s scope.

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AVIATION

FAA to Investigate After Fire Reported in Cabin of United Airlines Flight (YAHOO!)

These Major US Airlines Have Top Frequent-Flyer Programs: Study (FOX BUSINESS)

BA Reintroduces Routes and Expands Frequencies (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Avelo Airlines to Serve Chicago O’Hare Airport, Drops Midway (AVIATIONWEEK)

Hong Kong Airlines Chases More Aircraft for Long-Haul Growth
(CH-AVIATION)

SUSTAINABILITY

Airlines Warn About Hitting 'Net Zero' Emissions Goal: 'We Are Being Let Down' (SKIFT, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

HOSPITALITY

Fairmont Unveils New Openings Across Asia (4HOTELIERS)

OTHER SECTORS

New UK Entry Rules (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

Corporate Travel’s Strong Comeback in 2025: How Companies Can Balance In-Person Needs With Budget Efficiency (SMARTBRIEF)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Colombia, Panama and Venezuela - Impacts expected during rainy season across Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela through Dec. 31. Flooding and related disruptions likely.

India - Sporadic shutdown strike, rallies likely to continue in Nilgiris, India, through at least early April. Significant disruptions reported.

United States - Severe weather forecast across parts of the central and east-central US through April 5. Highest risk level for storms and rain in places.

Western, Central, and Southern Europe - Rallies related to Israel-Hamas and Israel-Hizballah conflicts, as well as increased security likely across Europe through late April.

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