🛩 Airlines' online passenger revenue via OTAs stands at 13%, as per Phocuswright. OTA bookings are projected to increase by 4% in 2025, with their share of U.S. travel spending rising. Airlines have regained control of the online air customer market, while hotels primarily drive OTA growth. The industry could be impacted if hotel growth slows.

📊 British Airways ends its decade-long in-house NDC infrastructure, transitioning to Amadeus. By 2026, Amadeus forecasts AI-driven production with a 60,000 page reads per visitor. In Africa, over 90% of airlines lack NDC capabilities, impacting pricing. Jet fuel costs $141/barrel; Delta's revenue rose 14%, while Wizz's profits fell to €1.3M. EasyJet faces a £5.7B takeover bid by Apollo. Turkish Airlines acquires 26.5% of Air Europa for €300M. India's airline partnerships strengthen global connectivity. The EU261 deal maintains compensation bands and slot rules.