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September 10, 2025

News to Know


FAA ‘Safety Alert’ Warns Airlines About the Dangers of Lithium Batteries
(SOURCE: CNN)

In a safety alert, Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration again warned airlines of the risk of lithium batteries carried onboard planes by passengers and crew members.

Cell phones, laptops, portable power banks, e-cigarettes, and hearing aids are just some of the many devices with the batteries that could malfunction, create a ‘thermal runaway’ and ignite a fire.

 
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AVIATION

Airlines Cancel Nepal Flights: Here's What You Need to Know About Rescheduling and Refunds (NDTV)

Airlines Set Ancillary Records, Lean Into New Revenue Streams (PHOCUSWIRE)

United Airlines Adds Flights in Case Spirit Collapses (CH-AVIATION)

Air France Launches ‘High-Speed’ Wifi Service on Flights (BTN EUROPE)

How Strikes and Lockouts at One Airline Can Affect Entire Canadian Industry (BTN EUROPE)

SUSTAINABILITY

EU Extends SAF Production Initiative to Africa (BTN EUROPE)

 
OTHER SECTORS

Stricter Interview Rules for U.S. Visas Now in Effect. (NEWLAND CHASE)

Travel Tech Flashback: What Made Headlines in 2024? (PHOCUSWIRE)

South Korea Rises as a Culinary Powerhouse (4HOTELIERS)

Industry Spotlight


 

GBTA LATAM
Last Chance to Register for the GBTA LATAM Conference in Mexico City

Our largest event in Latin America is just around the corner! Join hundreds of industry professionals to learn, connect, and network with top local and regional suppliers on the expo floor.

  • September 24–25
    Hilton Reforma, Mexico City

Not a Spanish speaker? No problem. With Wordly, you’ll have real-time translation and captions directly on your phone—making all sessions fully accessible. Expand your knowledge, overcome language barriers, and grow your network across borders.

 

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GBTA Ladders
The Future of Business Travel: What Will YOU Discover?

GBTA Ladders | Team-based mentoring
Applications close on September 26

During this past GBTA Ladders Season, 17 teams looked into their crystal balls and explored what the future of business travel will look like in a decade from now. From brainstorming ideas and conducting research to developing strategic roadmaps, these teams uncovered some exciting opportunities that just might shape the future of travel as we know it.

What will Season 12 teams come up with?

GBTA Ladders is a platform for bold new ideas and collaboration. If you want to grow your career and have a passion for the future of travel, this is the program for you. Applications for Season 12 close on September 26, don’t miss out.

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Heavy rainfall forecast over parts of south-central Ontario, Canada, through early Sept. 10. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.

France - Unionized air traffic controllers to strike across France on Sept. 18. Air travel disruptions likely. Reconfirm flights.

Greece - Unionized rail workers plan industrial action across Greece on Sept. 11. Transport disruptions likely.

Poland - Flight disruptions ongoing across various airports as of early Sept. 10 amid military activity. Reconfirm schedules.

Qatar - Heightened security likely in Doha, Qatar, Sept. 9, after Israeli strikes targeting Hamas leadership. US Embassy lifts shelter-in-place.  

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October 23

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The GBTA | Canada Business Travel Forum lands at the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto on November 20. This complimentary one-day event is ideal for travel managers, buyers, HR professionals, and anyone who oversees a corporate travel program...

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