August 12, 2024

News to Know

Airlines Worldwide Suspend Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
(SOURCE: DEVDISCOURSE)

Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, international airlines are suspending or adjusting flights to the region. Key players like Lufthansa, Delta, and Air France-KLM have extended suspensions or altered routes to ensure passenger safety. Certain airlines are avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace, impacting flight schedules significantly.

AVIATION

Delta Extends Corporate Priority Benefits to LATAM Airlines (BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS)

Heathrow Issues Warning on Hub ‘Competitiveness’ Despite Record July (BTN EUROPE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Alaska Airlines Is Using AI to Assist in Planning Routes & Lowering Emissions (SIMPLE FLYING)

HOSPITALITY

Radisson Introduces the Radisson Brand to Austria (4HOTELIERS)

Accor Launches Key Initiative to Shape New Era of Corporate Travel (ZAWYA)

IHG Direct Business Reaches 80% (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

OTHER SECTORS

Q&A: Travelport's Greg Webb Talks Future of NDC, IT Outage, More (PHOCUSWIRE)

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Corporate Travel Sector Urged to Embrace ‘Emerging Technologies’ (TRAVEL WEEKLY, GBTA FEATURED)

Bosses Cut Flying Day Trips as Travel Settles into Permanent ‘New Normal’ (FINANCIAL TIMES, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION, GBTA FEATURED)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Georgia and Russia - Significant delays for freight reported at Upper Lars crossing between Russia and Georgia Aug. 10. Continued delays likely in coming days.

Italy - Unionized freight rail workers plan strike across Italy, Aug. 19-21. Transport and logistics disruptions likely.

Japan - Officials continue to advise communities in southern Japan to review contingency measures through mid-August after recent major earthquake.

Spain 0 Unionized security staff plan intermittent strike action at Alicante-Elche Airport, Spain, Aug. 15-18. Airport disruptions likely.

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