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June 25, 2025

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Airlines Face Mounting Pressure to Decarbonize Amid Stricter Regulations and Greenwashing Concerns
(SOURCE: TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

As the aviation sector faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental footprint, a new era of regulatory and stakeholder accountability is taking shape. Airlines operating in the European Union—and by extension, those serving the EU market—must now comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This directive requires large companies, specifically those with more than 250 employees, to disclose detailed reports on sustainability issues, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

 
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AVIATION

Chinese Airlines Expand Global Networks (MANILA TIMES)

UAE Flights: Airlines Including Emirates, Etihad and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Still Have Flights to Destinations Suspended (NATIONAL WORLD)

British Airways Is Trialling A Massive Change to Its In-Flight Drinks Policy (TIMEOUT)

HOSPITALITY

How Corporate Hotel Programs Are Adapting to a New Era (HOSPITALITY TODAY, GBTA FEATURED)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Productivity Is Top Reason for Train Travel – Amex GBT Survey (BTN EUROPE)

Unmanaged Taxi Trips Creating ‘Critical Gap’ for Corporates (BTN EUROPE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Meets Growth: A Roadmap for SMEs (4HOTELIERS)

What You Need to Know About Sustainable Aviation Fuel (STRAITS TIMES)

OTHER SECTORS

Travel Management Companies Are Starting to Tackle the Blended Travel Expense Issue (SKIFT, GBTA FEATURED, SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)

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Industry Spotlight


 

June GBTA Volunteer of the Month



Loredana Merelli
Travel Manager, KPMG Network Institutional, Events Manager
KPMG Business Services S.r.l.

Loredana is currently a GBTA Italy Advisory Board Member and a GBTA WINiT Ambassador. Passionate, dedicated, and endlessly energetic, she has been working in KPMG for over 35 years. As a senior travel manager with refined communication skills and a sharp eye for detail, she strives to ensure that every journey and event is planned seamless and memorable. Her greatest joy lies in organizing experiences that bring happiness to others—whether it’s a complex corporate retreat or a surprise getaway. A natural mentor, she loves sharing the secrets of the trade with younger colleagues, always eager to pass on her knowledge. Outside of work, you’ll often find her on a tennis court, where her love for the game matches her passion for travel and people.

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Flight disruptions ongoing at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, June 25 due to severe winds. Confirm flights.

France - Unionized air traffic controllers to strike across France July 3-4. Air travel disruptions likely. Reconfirm flights.

Italy - Airport personnel to strike and protest at Brescia Montichiari Airport, Italy, June 25. Air transport disruptions possible.

Japan - TD Sepat tracking north-northwestward over the Philippine Sea early June 25. Close approach to Chiba Prefecture, Japan, early June 26.

Middle East/North Africa - Land, air, and maritime travel disruptions likely through late June due to conflict between Israel and Iran; Israel opens airspace June 24.

Netherlands - Unionized KLM Royal Dutch Airlines baggage personnel to strike across Netherlands 02:00 June 28-02:00 June 29. Flight disruptions likely.  

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