easyJet Flight Evacuated After Vape Explodes in Carry-On Bag
An easyJet flight to London was abruptly evacuated during boarding on September 17, 2024, after a vape reportedly exploded inside… Read More »
Navigating Airport Wi-Fi: How to Secure Your Data While Traveling
When traveling, staying connected is essential, but using public Wi-Fi, especially at airports, comes with risks. According to a 2023… Read More »
T-Mobile releases suitcase tailor made for business travel
T-Mobile has partnered with Samsara Luggage to design a suitcase specifically for business travel. As well as a removable power… Read More »
Airlines’ electronic rules explained about AirTags, smart bags and lithium batteries
People with AirTags have been receiving some mixed signals about whether the tiny tracking devices are allowed on flights. Apple’s… Read More »
Technology’s Impact on the Future of Travel Post COVID-19
As reliant as the world had already become on technology pre-pandemic, from the onset, the COVID-19 crisis forced us, as… Read More »
How to avoid being hacked because you need to charge your phone
Imagine you’re de-boarding a flight and after pulling out your phone to switch it off of “airplane mode,” you realize… Read More »
UBS Cuts Stake in Air France-KLM Through Off-Market Transactions
Swiss financial institution UBS has reduced its shareholding in Air France-KLM, lowering its stake in the airline group’s share capital… Read More »
Why Spirit and Frontier Must Merge to Survive
Recent announcements involving Spirit Airlines, including fleet changes and new funding arrangements, have raised fresh questions about the carrier’s long-term… Read More »
Airwallex Secures $330M to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Growth
Payments platform Airwallex has raised $330 million in a Series G funding round, valuing the company at $8 billion. The… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: SiteMinder, United, Klook and More
SiteMinder adds AI expertiseSiteMinder has appointed Samantha Lawson as an independent non-executive director, effective December 1. Lawson—an AI and digital… Read More »
Can China’s New C919 Jet Compete With Boeing and Airbus?
Can China’s New C919 Jet Compete With Boeing and Airbus?
Are We in an AI Bubble? Parallels With the 1929 Crash and the Dot-Com Boom Bust
The U.S. stock market is at record highs, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become the driving force behind the surge…. Read More »
AI Event Planner BoomPop Secures $25M for Rapid Expansion
BoomPop, an AI-powered event planning platform focused on simplifying corporate group travel and offsite coordination, has raised $25 million to… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Update: BCD Travel, Cloudbeds, Klook & More
BCD Travel joins NDC FastTrackBCD Travel has joined Accelya’s NDC FastTrack program, positioning itself as both a user and technology… Read More »
China Nears Landmark Order for 500 Boeing Aircraft Amid Rival Airbus Deal
Chinese airlines are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a blockbuster order for 500 Boeing aircraft, according to Reuters. The… Read More »
What is China’s COMAC C919 Strategy to Challenge Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max?
China’s strategy for the COMAC C919 centers on leveraging strong government backing and state-owned banks to provide subsidized financing and… Read More »
China’s COMAC C919 Strategy vs. Airbus in the 1970s–80s: A Comparative Analysis
China’s approach to marketing the COMAC C919 hinges on aggressive government backing, state-bank financing, and accelerated delivery schedules designed to… Read More »
Jeju Air 737 Crash: Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine After Bird Strike
A new report reveals that the pilots of the Jeju Air Boeing 737 that crashed in South Korea on December… Read More »
TAAG Angola Secures $297M US EXIM Loan for Boeing 787-10s
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has approved a $297 million loan guarantee to support the export of… Read More »
Fintech Fuels India’s Digital Travel Revolution
India’s transformation from a cash-first economy to a thriving digital payments landscape has rewritten the rules of its travel industry…. Read More »
Travel Tech Roundup: AI, Acquisitions, and Expanding Global Partnerships
The global travel and hospitality industry is experiencing a wave of tech-driven innovation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. Here’s… Read More »
Hotels Battle Secondary OTAs Over Price Parity
Secondary online travel agencies are multiplying and slashing room rates, leaving many hotels scrambling to defend pricing power and guest… Read More »
AI Deals and Tools Redefine Travel Tech Landscape
Travel technology suppliers are accelerating alliances, funding rounds, and product launches that lean heavily on artificial intelligence to sharpen operational… Read More »
AI Race Reshapes Corporate Travel Management
Twelve months ago business travel leaders said artificial intelligence would boost service and strip out back-office friction. Since then the… Read More »
Virgin Australia Adds Hotels with New HTS Stays Portal
Virgin Australia has expanded its partnership with Hopper’s B2B division HTS to launch a hotel booking portal powered by HTS… Read More »
Air Arabia Becomes First MENA Airline to Accept AE Coin Payments
Air Arabia has announced a pioneering partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) to accept AE Coin, the UAE’s first… Read More »