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October 22, 2024

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UK Government Aims to Cut Flight Delays by Revamping Airspace Management
(SOURCE: BTN EUROPE)

The UK government has announced plans to “modernise” the country’s airspace management in a bid to reduce delays, bottlenecks and emissions from flights.

The Department for Transport has launched a consultation process to examine ways to improve the use of UK airspace by initially looking at London’s air traffic management.

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AVIATION

Why Are Airlines Quiet Quitting China? (SKIFT)

India Says ‘Enough’ After Fake Bomb Threats Against Almost 100 Flights (NBC NEWS)

Airlines Halt Flights to Middle East Amid Tensions: Updated List of Affected Routes (AL ARABIA)

Airlines Can Expect Continuing Aircraft Delivery Delays, Report Warns (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Amadeus Signs Enhanced NDC Agreement with United (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAG)

New York JFK New Terminal One Home For Philippine Airlines (SIMPLE FLYING)

SUSTAINABILITY

Wizz Air Will Trial Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Airbus to Comply with Future EU Mandates (INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REVIEW)

HOSPITALITY

Marriott Launches New Sustainability Platform for Meetings (BTN EUROPE)

Google Travel Ads Now Feature Real-Time Hotel Pricing (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

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GBTA Canada Now Accepting Volunteer Applications for Advisory Board and Committees

Looking to expand your network, enhance your industry knowledge, and elevate your professional profile? GBTA Canada is now accepting volunteer applications for Advisory Board and Committee positions, offering you a chance to give back to the business travel industry.

Available roles include:

  • 1 Direct Member and 3 Allied Members on the Advisory Board (application deadline: November 15, 2024)
  • Multiple Committee positions (application deadline: January 5, 2024)

To apply, you must be a current, active GBTA member and meet attendance and confidentiality requirements. Applications will be reviewed by GBTA leadership, and applicants will be notified within three weeks of the respective deadlines.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Unionized transport workers call for 24-hour strike across Argentina Oct. 30 to demand pay increase. Transport disruptions likely.

Asia - TS Trami tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea Oct. 22. Landfall forecast over Cagayan Valley Region, Philippines, late Oct. 23.

Bahamas, The and Cuba - TS Oscar tracking northeastward toward the southeastern Bahamas as of late Oct. 21. Close approach to Crooked Island likely Oct. 22.

Belgium - Outbound flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Belgium, canceled on Oct. 22 due to security personnel strike. Reconfirm flights.

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