April 9, 2024

News to Know

New Report Highlights Work on Single Use Plastics
(SOURCE: IATA)

IATA released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single use plastic products (SUPP).

This publication is timely as the United National Environmental Program (UNEP) has convened an intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding agreement on SUPP use by the end of 2024.

AVIATION

SITA Urges Airports to Face the Future With Biometrics (SIMPLE FLYING)

United Airlines Delays Launch of International Routes (AIRWAYS MAG)

Airlines Face Jet Shortage Ahead of Record Summer (YAHOO!)

Spirit Airlines to Furlough 260 Pilots, Delay Plane Deliveries (THE HILL)

The AI-Driven Transformation of Airports Benefits Workers and Passengers Alike (PHOCUSWIRE)

Passenger Demand Up 21.5% in February (IATA)

HOSPITALITY

Spotlight Shines Brighter on Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Hospitality (PHOCUSWIRE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Revitalizing Global Tourism Through Rail: A Sustainable Journey (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Severe weather forecast across much of mainland France through at least April 9. Transport, business, and utility disruptions possible.

Greece - Authorities cancel planned April 9 air traffic control strike across Greece after court declares action illegal

Jordan - Severe weather forecast across Jordan through at least April 10. Floods and travel disruptions possible.

Vietnam - High temperatures forecast across southern and south-central Vietnam through at least April 17. Transport and utility disruptions possible.

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