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December 15, 2025

News to Know


Winter Storms and Airline Chaos Disrupt Global Travel
SOURCE: GRAND PINNACLE TRIBUNE, 12/15

Travelers across the globe faced a turbulent weekend as a convergence of operational crises and severe winter weather led to thousands of flight delays and cancellations, stranding passengers from India to the United States. The disruptions laid bare the vulnerabilities of modern aviation, raising questions about airline preparedness, regulatory oversight, and the broader impact of climate and staffing pressures on the industry’s reliability.

 
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AVIATION

Hawaiian Airlines to Officially Join Oneworld in April 2026 (SIMPLE FLYING, 12/15)

Munich Airport Named Airport of the Year (AIRPORT INDUSTRY NEWS, 12/15)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Uber Rolls Out Airport Kiosks and Expands Shuttle Service to Newark (BUSINESS TRAVELLER, 12/15)

SUSTAINABILITY

Egypt and Qatar Launch $200M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project (THE VOICE OF AFRICA, 12/15)

Industry First for Carbon Calculator (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 12/15)

Considerations for Switching to SAF (BIODIESEL MAGAZINE, 12/15)

OTHER SECTORS

India Eases Visa Approvals for Chinese Business Travellers (MACAO NEWS, 12/15)

Reducing Cybersecurity Risks in Travel and Expense (BTN, 12/15)

Business Travel – Never the Same as Before the Pandemic (FVW, GBTA FEATURED, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION, 12/15)

When Work Trips Go Too Far: Lessons From Government's Travel Expense Debacle (HRD, 12/15)

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