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October 15, 2025

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As Much as $117 Billion in Airline Revenue at Risk
SOURCE: TRAVOLUTION, 10/15

Airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) are leaving billions on the table because of outdated payment strategies, according to a new global whitepaper released by Nuvei in partnership with Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC). 

The report, the Last Mile of Conversion: How Seamless Payments Drive Revenue from High-Intent Travelers, reveals just how costly payment friction has become. 

Seventeen per cent of travelers surveyed reported card declines when booking online, putting $117 billions of 2025 airline revenues at risk. When payments fail, the impact is immediate. 

 
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AVIATION

Europe Saw 50% Rise in Flight Cancellations in September – Cirium (BTN EUROPE, 10/14)

Chinese Airlines Protest US Plan to Ban Their Flights Over Russian Airspace (ASSOCIATED PRESS, 10/15)

WestJet to Remove Free Reclining Seats in Economy as Part of Major Cabin Overhaul (11 ALIVE, 10/14)

Vietnam Airlines Hit by Customer Data Breach (FLIGHT GLOBAL, 10/15)

SUSTAINABILITY

SAF Blending Hub Will Kick off UK ‘Superhighway’ Plans (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 10/15)

Skybound Sustainability: India’s Race to Become SAF Hub of Global South (AGRO SPECTRUM INDIA, 10/15)

HOSPITALITY

EU to Propose Short-Term Rental Rules to Tackle ‘Social Crisis’ in Housing (THE GUARDIAN, 10/15)

OTHER SECTORS

Bookoutz Launches Automated Fleet Valuation for Car Rental Operators (AUTO RENTAL NEWS, 10/14)

Why We Travel Is Changing (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 10/15)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Iceland - Unionized ATC personnel to strike at Keflavik and Reykjavik airports, Iceland, 22:00 Oct. 19-03:00 Oct. 20 Air travel disruptions likely.

Indonesia - Eruption occurs at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, Indonesia, Oct. 15. Operations at Frans Seda Maumere Airport (MOF) suspended through Oct. 16.

Italy - Severe weather forecast across islands and southern mainland Italy through Oct. 17. Transport, business, and utility disruptions possible.

United Kingdom - Activist groups plan protest march from Marble Arch in London, UK, from 13:00 Oct. 18. Increased security, disruptions likely.

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