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July 15, 2026

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Can AI Ease the Pain of Flight Delays? The FAA Says Yes, and Soon
SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE, 7/14

U.S. flyers have grown used to crowded skies and frequent flight delays that slow their journeys.

Now, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is promising that the problem will abate significantly within just a couple of years as it rapidly rolls out a pair of artificial intelligence (AI)-supported solutions to manage U.S. airspace.

 
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AVIATION

U.S. House Passes Aviation Security Bills (BUSINESS TRAVEL NEWS, FEATURES GBTA, 7/15)

7,206 Orders and Counting: The 737 MAX Just Became Boeing's Best-Selling Aircraft Ever (SIMPLE FLYING, 7/15)

Goodbye, Middle Seat. United's New Seating Design Offers Extra Space (USA TODAY, 7/14)

Another Airline Cuts U.S. Flights Due to Low Demand (THE STREET, 7/14)

Starlink's Low-Cost Airline Customer Pool Grows With the Addition of Frontier and Cebu Pacific (AEROSPACE GLOBAL NEWS, 7/15)

This Is Why U.S. Airlines Keep the Seatbelt Sign on Far Longer Than Ryanair or Singapore Airlines (SIMPLE FLYING, 7/14)

HOSPITALITY

Landis Reports Recovery as Travelers Come Back (TAIPEI TIMES, 7/15)

SUSTAINABILITY

Aviator Cuts Half of Business Travel Emissions Through SAF Initiative in Sweden (BIOFUELS NEWS, 7/15)

OTHER SECTORS

BCD's Integrated Travel and Finance Data Platform Unveiled (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 7/14)

The U.S. Government's Split Signals on Fee Disclosure for Travel Sellers (PHOCUSWIRE, 7/15)

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New Episode: The Business of Travel Podcast
Your Guide to GBTA Convention 2026

     

What can attendees expect at GBTA Convention 2026 in Chicago, August 3–5, and how can they make the most of their experience?

In this new episode of GBTA’s The Business of Travel,  Alison Rogan, Vice President, GBTA Board of Directors and Head of Travel, Events and Expense Management at HSBC; Kevin Sullivan, Treasurer, GBTA Board of Directors and Managing Director of Sales at Southwest Business; and Edward Galvin, President, GBTA Allied Leadership Council and Vice President & Head of North America B2B Commercial Payment Sales at Visa share an insider’s preview of GBTA Convention 2026 in Chicago. 

Tune in for expert insights on must-attend sessions, new programming, and standout Main Stage sessions. Whether you are attending for the first time or returning, this episode will help you make the most of your Convention experience.

What you’ll hear:

  • What attendees can expect at GBTA Convention 2026
  • Must-see sessions, networking opportunities and experiences
  • Practical advice for making the most of the Convention experience
 

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