October 6, 2025

News to Know

Qatar Airways Expands Transatlantic Codeshares with IAG Carriers
(SOURCE: BTN EUROPE)

Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare with International Airlines Group (IAG) brands Aer Lingus and Level to 18 extra transatlantic routes to the US.

The Doha-based airline will add its code to Aer Lingus flights from Dublin to 11 additional US destinations, including Boston, Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia and Washington Dulles.

AVIATION

United Becomes First Airline to Support Refreshed Boarding Pass Features in Apple Wallet (PADDLE YOUR OWN KANOO)

This Airline Has the World’s Best Economy Class Seat in 2025 (SIMPLE FLYING)

American Airlines Is Changing Its Carry-On Baggage Rules — And It Might Make Your Travel Easier (THE ECONOMIC TIMES)

HOSPITALITY

[Opinion] The Guest Has Arrived. The Card Hasn’t. (HOSPITALITY NET)

SUSTAINABILITY

Japanese Airlines Mark First Public Carbon Credit Use Under CORSIA (CARBON HERALD)

Partnership to Advance SAF Rollout Across Africa (GASWORLD)

OTHER SECTORS

Future Technology: The Travel of Tomorrow (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Business Travel Spend in Italy to See 8% Increase in 2025 (BTN EUROPE, GBTA FEATURED)

Amex GBT and SAP Concur Form Strategic Alliance (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

China and Vietnam - Typhoon Matmo tracking west-northwestward over southern Gungxi Region, China, early Oct. 6. Severe weather likely through Oct. 7.

France - Unionized air traffic controllers in France call off nationwide strike planned for Oct. 7-9.

Mexico - Hurricane Mario tracking north-northwest off southwestern Mexico late Oct. 5. Close approach to southwest and west Mexico through Oct. 10.

Slovenia - Air traffic controllers cancel industrial action planned across Slovenia Oct. 6- 7.

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