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May 18, 2026

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Asia Flight Chaos Deepens Across Major Hubs
SOURCE: THE TRAVELER, 5/18

Air travel across Asia faced another punishing day on May 18, 2026, as operational data showed at least 37 cancellations and 181 delays concentrated at major hubs from Beijing and Shanghai to Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Seoul, affecting services operated by Air China, China Eastern, ANA, Japan Airlines and several other regional and international carriers.

 
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AVIATION

SAS Becomes First Airline to Activate ARC Split-Payment Option (BTN EUROPE, 5/18)

Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines Enhance Connectivity Across Europe, Asia (NEWS.AZ, 5/18)

Gulf Airlines, War Disruptions and the Long Recovery of Middle East Air Travel After the Crisis (KARLOBAG.EU, 5/18)

ITA Airways Introduces Green Fares (BTN EUROPE, 5/18)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

European Commission Proposes Rail Ticketing Overhaul with New Passenger Protections (PHOCUSWIRE, 5/18)

OTHER SECTORS

Invisible Policies, Experience Curators to Reshape Corporate Travel: GBTA Panellists (TTG MICE, FEATURES GBTA, 5/18)

Barring Difficulties: Business Aviation Stays Flexible Amid Unsettling New Border Policies. (BUSINESS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE, 5/17)

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UK Corporate Travel Costs Surge: Geopolitical Risks and Inflation Challenge Business Travel Managers (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD, 5/18)

AI Is a Key Driver of Business Travel (TOURISM REVIEW, 5/16)

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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA
New for 2026: The GBTA Sustainability Summit

From Strategy to Scale, Opening Day in Vienna

GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA opens with a dedicated Sustainability Summit focused on credible, actionable progress. The program covers Scope 3 emissions, supplier alignment, and measurable sustainability outcomes for travel programs across Europe. The 2026 GBTA Sustainability Summit is included with full conference registration, or available as a standalone session for sustainability-focused delegates. Early bird registration is open through 3 June. Learn more about the Summit.

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GBTA France Masterclass 2026

The Flagship Gathering for France's Business Travel and MICE Community

The Masterclass on June 30 is the cornerstone event on the GBTA France calendar, bringing together buyers, travel managers, and suppliers from across the Travel and MICE value chain. Expect candid industry perspectives, real-world experience shared from the stage, and a sharp focus on the topics shaping the market today.

What to expect:

  • Educational content focused on your business challenges
  • Interactive sessions dedicated to buyers and travel managers
  • An Expo space to discover the latest services from our partners
  • A welcoming setting built for exchange and networking

This event will be held in the local language.

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