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United receives FAA certification on…

📡 United Airlines received FAA approval for its first Starlink-equipped Embraer 175, with the inaugural commercial flight set for May. The partnership, announced eight months prior, aims to complete installations on over 300 two-cabin regional jets by the end of the year, averaging 40 installs monthly. Beta testing is currently underway to ensure passenger satisfaction. United, partnering with Starlink, is working to obtain STCs for over 16 aircraft types to enhance the inflight experience with lighter, more reliable, and fuel-efficient technology.
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Yanolja TTV surges 186%, records…

💸 Yanolja Co Ltd reported a 186% increase in total transaction volume to USD$18.3 billion in 2024. Operating revenue rose 22% to USD$625.6 million. CEO Sujin Lee attributes growth to Enterprise Solutions and Consumer Platform with a 62% revenue increase in Enterprise Solutions. Partnerships with Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and collaboration with OpenAI aim to develop an AI-powered data platform. Yanolja Cloud serves over 1.3 million travel businesses and 21,000 sales channels. NOL Universe integrates consumer channels for a holistic ecosystem beyond travel.
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Tour Partner Group announces planned…

🏖 Tour Partner Group is set to acquire JacTravel from Web Travel Group by the end of April for an undisclosed sum, creating a top European Destination Management Company (DMC). The group comprises Hotels & More (UK), Irish Welcome Tours (Ireland), Authentic Vacations (USA), Trans Nordic Tours (Denmark), and Experience Scotland (Scotland). JacTravel, known for its Group tours and FIT, will retain its brand through 2025 with Karen Robertson as managing director. This acquisition aims to enhance services and expand the product range for both parties.
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Guest Post: SEO in 2025 – Google algorithm…

🏨 Travel and tourism firms aim to maximize PAX numbers, focusing on paid media to boost bookings. SEO provides ROI-focused firms with 'free' traffic, despite the challenges posed by Google updates and AI. In March 2024, Google announced improvements to quality ranking and updated spam policies for better search results in 2025. Independent brands compete with aggregators by targeting specific languages/regions and creating helpful, multilingual content to rank higher and earn local backlinks.
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easyJet and easyJet holidays opens new base…

✈ easyJet and easyJet holidays launched a new base at London Southend Airport with three A320neo aircraft. They now offer 122 weekly flights on 20 routes, a 133% increase from last summer, supporting approximately 1,200 jobs, including 140 direct jobs. The newest routes include Palma, Malta, and Pisa, contributing to over 330,000 available seats. This expansion marks easyJet's 10th UK base, following Birmingham International Airport, and anticipates the largest summer season, adding seven aircraft and half a million more seats across their network. Garry Wilson, CEO of easyJet holidays, highlights the anticipated service to more customers and the support for UK connectivity and jobs.
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DIGITRIPS transforms airfare prices for…

❄ DIGITRIPS, a French travel tech company, launched FREEZE, a feature on its MisterFly platform allowing travelers to lock flight fares up to one year ahead. This unique market offering surpasses typical price freezes, extending up to 12 months with a decision window of 10 days before departure. MisterFly's data indicates savings of 30%-50% when booking six months in advance. The feature will be available in the coming months under both white-label and the MisterFly brand.
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Bolt debuts flight tracking as new feature

✈ Bolt, a mobility app, introduced a flight tracking feature, allowing travelers' taxis to be ready upon landing at the airport. Users enter their flight number to sync the ride with the flight's real-time status, adjusting pickup times automatically, and offering free cancellation if the flight is canceled. This aims to eliminate rescheduling, extra costs, and unexpected wait times.
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WITT wellness certification leads UK…

🏠 WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism) expanded to the UK, following success in the US and Canada. Phil Salcedo, with over 20 years in travel and former VP roles at Travelzoo and HolidayPirates, appointed as director of wellness certification. WITT has certified properties like Fairmont, JW Marriott, and Ritz-Carlton, and now looks to certify UK properties for authentic wellness experiences across five pillars. The UK launch marks WITT’s continued global expansion in the wellness travel sector.
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