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October 3, 2025

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Why Airlines & Airports Must Do More to Defend Against Cyberattacks
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING)

When one thinks of safety in air travel, they typically are concerned with mechanical or artificial challenges that could endanger a flight, its passengers, its crew, and people on the ground. Unfortunately, there is an entirely new kind of safety threat that has begun to emerge in recent years. Legacy carriers, low-cost airlines, and airports alike have begun to notice just how fragile the technological systems are that run aircraft, airport operations, and air traffic control networks. In a world where evildoers are increasingly focused on cyberwarfare, airports and airlines have had to reorient their efforts to improve cybersecurity.

 
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AVIATION

After Emirates, Another UAE Airline Bans Power Banks (GULF NEWS)

Southwest Airlines to Launch First-Ever Alaska Flights (WFAA)

Airbus Study Reveals Rising Use of Corporate Jets in Asia (AIN ONLINE)

US Appeals Court to Reconsider Airline Fees Decision (YAHOO!)

British Airways Adds US Route and Expands Middle East Schedules (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

HOSPITALITY

Inside the Complex Journey of Hotel Rates (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

Hotel Chains Struggle with AI Strategy, Independents See Fast ROI (PHOCUSWIRE)

OTHER SECTORS

How Your Travel Plans Could Be Affected By a Prolonged Government Shutdown (PBS)

Three Cyber Safety Tips for Executives Working While Travelling (MSN)

AI May Be Reshaping Industries From Finance to Retail – But in Corporate Travel, Buyer Trust Is Proving a Major Hurdle (TRAVELLING FOR BUSINESS)

Industry Spotlight


Unlock the Power of Your Meeting and Event with GBTA's New Meetings and Events Toolkit

In today's fast-paced business environment, planning successful meetings and events can be a complex endeavor. Recognizing the challenges professionals encounter, the GBTA Meetings and Events Committee is thrilled to announce the launch of the Meetings and Events Toolkit, an exclusive resource available in the members-only section of our website. This comprehensive hub is designed to assist GBTA members in the sourcing, planning, and execution of meetings and events, regardless of size or scope.

The first addition to the toolkit is focused on the first stage of a meeting or event, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Travel buyers may not be aware of the difference between meetings and events RFP and a transient business travel RFP.

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Typhoon Matmo tracking west-northwestward in the Philippine Sea early Oct. 3. Landfall over Aurora Province, Philippines, imminent.

Germany - Flights resume at Munich Airport, Germany, Oct. 3, following temporary closure due to drone activity. Residual delays likely.

Philippines - Further anti-corruption protests likely across the Philippines through mid-October. Tight security likely, clashes possible.

United Kingdom - Activist groups plan to rally near Downing Street in Whitehall, London, UK, from 18:00 Oct. 6. Increased security, disruptions likely.  

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Upcoming Events

GBTA WINiT Summit 2025
October 23

GBTA WINiT Gala 2025
October 23

GBTA Europe Conference 2025 | Hamburg
November 10-12

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🌍 Did you know that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can cut total carbon emissions by as much as 80% over its lifetime compared to regular jet fuel?

Yet, according to the GBTA Acceleration Challenge survey, only 12% of companies have purchased SAF certificates in 2024. Why? Budget constraints, complexity, and lack of awareness.

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