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May 22, 2026

News to Know

New Site Aims to Track $12.5 Billion in Air Traffic Control System Upgrades
SOURCE: CBS NEWS, 5/22

Just as the TSA expects to screen more than 18 million flyers for Memorial Day weekend, the Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website tracking the $12.5 billion effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.

AVIATION

London Heathrow Grows as oneworld’s Most-Served Global Hub as Alaska Airlines Touches Down (SIMPLE FLYING, 5/22)

Another Airline Files for Bankruptcy Protection and Cancels All Flights (THE STREET, 5/22)

Airlines Are Struggling but China’s ‘Big Three’ Face a Tougher Year Than Most (CNBC, 5/22)

FAA Tells Elon Musk's SpaceX to Boost Reliability For Extra Launches (ANEWZ, 5/21)

OTHER SECTORS

Report: Tech Problems Slow Corporate Travel (ASIAN HOSPITALITY, FEATURES GBTA, 5/21)

China Unveils Upgraded Tax Refund Policy to Boost Inbound Spending (4HOTELILERS, 5/22)

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High-Value Business Travelers Are Back – And Driving Decisions (SMART BRIEF, 5/21)

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