September 29, 2025

News to Know

Best Premium Economy Class Airline Seats in the World for 2025
(SOURCE: AVIATION A2Z)

Premium economy has become a vital cabin for travellers who want more than standard economy but don’t quite need the full luxury of business class.

In 2025, Skytrax recognised the very best premium economy seats worldwide – those that deliver extra space, clever design, and thoughtful features that make long-haul flying much more comfortable.

AVIATION

PLAY Airlines Announces Abrupt End of Operations (AIR DATA NEWS)

Your Airline Rights Are Shrinking Fast. How to Protect Yourself. (USA TODAY)

Redesigning Workflows: The AI-First Airline (BCG)

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable Travel News From New York Climate Week (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

OTHER SECTORS

7 Powerful Shifts Driving the Middle East Travel Boom (PHOCUSWIRE)

Will the Rise of 'Bleisure' Travel Survive the Return to the Office? (YAHOO!)

The Billion Dollar Moment: How Saudi Arabia and China Just Redefined Strategic Partnership (4HOTELIERS)

FCM Unveils New Strategic Meetings Management Platform (BTN EUROPE)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - East Asian territories to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival Oct. 6. Business, transport disruptions likely. Confirm reservations.

Asia - Typhoon Bualoi tracking west-northwestward across central Vietnam early Sept. 29. Severe weather likely through at least Sept. 30.

Bermuda - Hurricane Humberto tracking northwestward in the Atlantic Ocean late Sept. 28; close approach to Bermuda forecast late Sept. 29-30.

Canada - Immigration system restored at airports across Canada as of early Sept. 29 after earlier technical issues. Lingering disruptions likely.

Greece - Unionized taxi drivers to strike in Athens, Greece, 00:01-18:00 Sept. 29. Business, transport disruptions likely. Go-slow protests possible.

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