Regulatory and Legal Affairs

🛫 The FAA may reduce flights from Chicago O’Hare this summer due to congestion concerns amidst a turf war between American and United Airlines. A meeting on March 4 will address potential flight restrictions to mitigate delays. A memo reveals that O'Hare's operations could surpass capacity in summer 2026, with ongoing construction affecting operations. Currently, peak days hit over 3,800 operations, compared to last summer's 2,680.

💰 eDreams Odigeo reported a tenfold increase in net income to €40.3 million ($43 million) and a 74% rise in Adjusted EBITDA to €138.4 million ($148 million). The Prime subscription membership reached 7.8 million. However, Cash EBITDA stood at €126.7 million ($136 million), €11.7 million ($13 million) less than Adjusted EBITDA. This highlights the significance of evaluating the gap between "adjusted" and "actual" figures in subscription earnings.

🛫 42% of European travel managers struggle to access necessary data, while only 16% use it effectively. In 2026, 60% aim to simplify their programs due to clunky workflows, with 44% citing inefficient processes. 42% find opaque pricing models challenging to explain, and 36% book off-platform for lower prices. TMC bookings see a 15% decrease in traveler confidence. The study surveyed 120 managers across the UK and Europe, emphasizing a move towards transparent fee structures and automated workflows.