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United shares accelerated timeline for…

🚀 United Airlines has expedited the integration of Starlink, expecting to start testing on a United Embraer E-175 next month and launch the first commercial flight this spring. The plan includes equipping the entire two-cabin regional fleet by year-end and launching the first mainline Starlink-enabled aircraft within the same timeframe. MileagePlus members will enjoy free access to various in-flight entertainment options. Last September, United signed a significant agreement with SpaceX for fleet-wide Starlink service, aiming for unmatched gate-to-gate connectivity.

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myPlane launches new fundraising round amid…

🚀 myPlane, an online booking engine for commercial passenger charter flights, processed digital offers worth over €200 million in 2024. The platform saw a 300% increase in charter enquiries that year, signaling a shift away from manual booking processes in the commercial charter industry. myPlane, which partners with 130 airlines and has 1,200 B2B users, is gearing up for strategic expansion in 2025 following a new fundraising round. Over 6,000 flight enquiries were matched to airlines in 2024 through myPlane, as the travel tech start-up aims to revolutionize the €100 billion air charter market.

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Amadeus study shows IT solutions can drive…

💻 Amadeus and Accenture's research in 2023 found IT solutions reduced CO2 emissions by 50,000 metric tons. IT leverages like Amadeus Airport Sequence Manager could save 493,000 metric tons of CO2 annually if globally implemented. Amadeus Altéa Departure Control could avoid 5.2 million metric tons of CO2 with global adoption. Together, these IT solutions could cut 5.7 million metric tons of CO2 a year, equating to 0.6% of 2023's global aviation emissions or 10,000 transatlantic flights.

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WeRoad eyes market expansion amid 2024’s…

🏖️ WeRoad, European solo tour operator, closed last year with €100 million in revenue. Since 2017, expanded into Spain, UK, Germany, and France, and launched WeRoad.com in 2024. Bookings now come from 103 countries. It has served 200,000 travellers with a network of 3,000 Coordinators. WeRoadX marketplace launched in Italy and Spain in 2023, now in the UK, France, and Germany. Weekend Trips launched in 2024, capturing 10% of bookings. In 2025, CEO Andrea D’Amico aims to lead in adventure travel across Europe.

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UK Government extends electronic travel…

📍 The UK's electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme will expand to 48 countries from January 8, 2025, and to 34 European countries from April 2, 2025. In 2024, over 38 million people visited the UK, with most not requiring visas. Since its November 2023 launch for Qatari nationals, the scheme has seen 393,000 ETA applications by June 2024. ETAs, valid for two years or until the passport expires, will cost £10 and are required for short-term visitors, including those from the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Travelers from countries like France, Germany, and Italy can apply from March 5. Fragomen advises applying for an ETA at least three days before travel.

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Flight Centre UK appoints new general manager

🏦 Flight Centre UK named Joe Beevis as general manager, succeeding Lucy Clifton, now in a senior global learning and development role. Beevis, with the company for 15 years, aims to expand the brand's high street presence, increase sales in luxury, round-the-world, and groups, as well as grow the business travel division. He previously served as a retail consultant, then in managerial roles, including pre-pandemic GM of the business travel division. His new role took effect January 2.

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Boom becomes first ‘true’ AiPMS for…

💻 Boom, the world's first AI Property Management Software (AiPMS), expands into the boutique hotels sector. Developed by CEO Shahar Goldboim, Boom introduces AI-powered operational software and an autonomous workforce to small and medium-sized hotels. The platform offers cost savings, efficiency, and enhanced guest experiences by automating tasks like rate negotiation, room allocation, and maintenance dispatching. Boom helps boutique hotels compete with larger chains by reducing reliance on multiple third-party apps and minimizing labor-intensive operations.

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Guest Post: 2025 Outlook – AI, Duty of Care…

📈 By 2024, business travel spend was predicted to reach or surpass 2019 levels. Corporate travel will prioritize efficiency, personalization, and safety in 2025, with industry consolidation and AI adoption on the rise. New Distribution Capability (NDC) will gain wider acceptance. Gen Z, making up 27% of the global workforce, will push for self-service travel management. AI will enhance duty of care, with real-time risk management ensuring traveller safety.

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Garuda Indonesia adopts Sabre solutions to…

🚀 Sabre Corporation has partnered with Garuda Indonesia, providing fare management solutions to enhance the airline's pricing capabilities and operations. Garuda aims to support its transformation strategy and tackle fare management challenges. Sabre's Fares Manager, Contract Manager, and Fares Optimizer will assist in revenue growth, pricing strategy optimization, and real-time fare adjustments. Garuda operates domestically and internationally and joins over 30 airlines using Sabre's technology.

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Finland most popular destination for solo…

🌍 European travellers spending €775 on average for weekend trips during winter, with daily expenses reaching €320. Data from Speakspots.com, analyzing over 5,000 travel plans from 15 November 2024 to 15 February 2025, indicates winter city breaks are €121 cheaper than summer. Accommodation costs average €150 per night, with €97 on food and €72 on activities per day. Over half of winter trips are weekends, while 55% are short stays. Northern European countries attract family trips, with 40% of travellers seeking nature experiences, especially in Croatia, Malta, and Greece.

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