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June 14, 2024

News to Know

Air Transport Industry Improves Baggage Handling Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic, Says SITA
(SOURCE: TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

SITA, leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, announced an improvement in the air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage. The newly launched SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 reports the number of bags mishandled by the industry falling from 7.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 passengers in 2023. This is despite passenger numbers rising above 2019 levels for the first time in five years, growing to 5.2 billion.

AVIATION

Senate Hearing: FAA Head Shares Extended Plans for Boeing Oversight (SIMPLE FLYING)

Denver International Airport Launched Their Longest Non-Stop Flight Ever (KKTV)

Cirium Reveals the World's Airlines & Airports With the Best On-Time Performance in May (SIMPLE FLYING)

HOSPITALITY

Hotel Check-In: Leisure Demand Drops, Business Travel Returns (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Hotel Brand Loyalty by the Numbers (COSTAR)

SUSTAINABILITY

Aviation Industry Calls for More Funding for Synthetic Green Fuels (REUTERS)

How Sustainable Travel Companies Are Helping Consumers, Brands Understand Certification (PHOCUSWIRE)

A 'Carbon Squeeze' Is Coming, And Travel Won't Escape Its Grasp (TTG MEDIA)

OTHER SECTORS

Skyscanner Reports Substantial Growth in Indian Market (TTG ASIA)

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

India - Heatwave forecast to persist over northwestern and eastern India through at least June 18. Transport and power disruptions possible.

South Africa - Pro-Palestinian activists plan to protest near US consulate in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 15; localized disruptions likely.

Turkiye - Unionized bus drivers announce strike in Istanbul, Turkiye, June 15. Transport disruptions, increased security likely.

United States - Heatwave forecast across parts of the central, southern, and southwestern US through June 15. Transport and power disruptions possible.

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