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May 8, 2025

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Real ID Rollout Now Official - Here's How It's Going Across US Airports
(SOURCE: TRAVEL PULSE)

On Wednesday, the TSA began enforcing the Real ID rules at airports across the United States. It was a huge milestone for the security agency, as the deadline for the federal law, which mandates all fliers show an upgraded driver’s license or another form of federal ID, was continually delayed for decades.

With the new rules in effect, airport security checkpoints seemed to be operating normally on Wednesday morning, and TSA lines were relatively calm…

 
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AVIATION

Emirates Airline Posts Record Annual Profit, Reflects Dubai's Growth as Aviation Hub (YAHOO!)

EU Reportedly Planning to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on New Boeing Aircraft (SIMPLE FLYING)

Low-Cost Carriers Are Being Hit Hardest by Slump in US Travel Demand (YAHOO!)

NZ Airlines and Airports Back Visa Simplification (ASUAN AVIATION)

HOSPITALITY

Hotel Pipeline Activity Up Globally, Except in Europe (4HOTELIERS)

Canadian Hoteliers Counting on Business-Friendly Government (COSTAR)

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The New Standard for Corporate Travel Is Real-Time, Policy-Smart, and Employee-Centric (CHANNEL LIFE)

Google Tests Travel Ads in AI Search Engines (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

Amadeus Reports Q1 Profit Increase Despite Global Instability (PHOCUSWIRE)

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GBTA is Forming a New Committee - Project Crew & Team Travel

The GBTA Project Crew and Team Travel Global Committee will address the unique needs of group movements, crew travel, rotational travel, and project and crisis travel beyond what the current travel infrastructure can easily accommodate. These areas involve complex logistics that go beyond typical business travel, touching on accommodations, payments, transportation, and meal logistics.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Colombia - Unionized immigration workers to hold indefinite slowdown strike at airports across Colombia from May 9. Airport disruptions likely.

Finland - Unionized commuter train conductors to strike in Helsinki, Finland, 00:01 May 8-23:59 May 9. Rail transport disruptions likely.

India and Pakistan - Tensions likely to escalate between India and Pakistan through early May. Explosions in some Pakistani cities on May 8.

Italy - Unionized public transport staff plan 24-hour strike in Naples, Italy, May 11. Rail and bus transport disrupti ons likely.

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