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April 23, 2026

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Airlines Are Facing Higher Fuel Costs and Cutting Fares at the Same Time. How Does That Work?
SOURCE: THE CONVERSATION, 4/23

Trying to book a flight right now can feel absurd. Qantas and Virgin Australia are warning that higher fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on fares and forcing capacity cuts.

Yet both airlines are running major domestic flight deals amid softer demand at home. If airline costs are rising, why are some fares going up while others are on sale?

 
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AVIATION

American Airlines, Alaska Air Explore Deeper International Partnership, Sources Say (REUTERS, 4/23)

Airlines Demand UK Relax Noise Rules and Cut Flight Tax as Fuel Shortage Looms (THE GUARDIAN, 4/21)

Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 flights as Iran War Causes Jet Fuel Shortage (ALJAZEERA, 4/23)

SUSTAINABILITY

The Philippines Holds Significant Potential for Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (THAILAND BUSINESS NEWS, 4/23)

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Kenya’s BuuPass Enters Corporate Travel Market With New Booking Product (TECH CABAL, 4/23)

Talma Adds Spotnana-Based Solution to Speed European Expansion (BTN EUROPE, 4/23)

Two-Thirds of Corporate Ground Travel Is Untracked (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 4/21)

Geopolitical Tension Taking Toll on Global Business Travel (BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS, FEATURES GBTA, 4/22)

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GBTA Launches New Community+ and Learning Platforms to Expand Member Value and Support Business Travel Professionals Worldwide

GBTA has launched two modernized digital platforms designed to better connect and support business travel professionals worldwide: GBTA Community+ and GBTA Learning.

Community+ replaces the GBTA Member Hub and brings members a refreshed space to connect with peers across regions and roles, access expert-developed tools and templates, participate in mentorship and committee engagement and find resources faster with AI-powered discovery and search.

Launching alongside it, GBTA Learning offers a new professional development experience with evolving course content and formats, structured learning pathways, and credentials and certification support. Existing member logins will transition seamlessly across both platforms, making it easy to explore Community+ and Learning right away.

Read the full announcement here.

 

GBTA Convention 2026
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GBTA Board of Directors Elections

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The GBTA Board of Directors helps shape the future of the organization. Nominations are open now through May 8. Review the eligibility requirements and submit your nomination before the deadline. Learn more about the 2026 Board of Directors Election.

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