Revolut Is Opening Its First Airport Lounge as the Fintech Moves Into Travel
Revolut will open its first branded airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027, expanding beyond digital banking into physical travel infrastructure.
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TUI Says AI Is Already Cutting Costs – and Changing How Travel Gets Sold
TUI says artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful cost savings across customer service, pricing and technology while reshaping how travelers may discover and book trips.
Istanbul Overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s Busiest Airport – and London Wants a Third Runway
Istanbul Airport has overtaken London Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport by passenger numbers, strengthening Heathrow’s argument for a controversial third runway.
Airbnb Is Tapping Tripadvisor’s 425,000 Experiences to Scale Beyond Homes
Airbnb will add selected Tripadvisor Group tours and activities to its platform as it accelerates expansion of its Experiences business beyond accommodation.
Fliggy’s New AI Travel Agent Can Book, Change and Manage Entire Trips
Fliggy has launched a new agentic AI travel assistant that can plan trips, complete bookings and manage changes using Alibaba’s Qwen model.
Lufthansa Group Is Bringing Free Starlink Wi-Fi to 850 Aircraft by 2029
Lufthansa Group will begin rolling out free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on August 19, with around 850 aircraft across its airlines scheduled to receive the service by 2029.
airBaltic Is Slashing Its Fleet by a Third as 100-Aircraft Dream Collapses
airBaltic plans to cut its Airbus A220 fleet from 54 to about 36 aircraft, refocus its network around Riga and raise €225 million in emergency financing.
Emirates Makes Dubai Flights More Flexible With Unlimited Free Date Changes
Emirates has introduced unlimited free date changes for Dubai-bound passengers while cutting refund fees and expanding travel protection across its network.
easyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Apollo Takeover as 30-Year Airline Era Changes
easyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by Apollo Global Management, potentially taking one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines private.
Southwest Airlines Is Finally Giving Business Travelers Priority Help and NDC Booking
Southwest Airlines will introduce Business Priority benefits and NDC connectivity as it upgrades distribution and support for corporate travelers.
American Airlines Ends 24-Hour Refunds for Last-Minute Bookings Under New 7-Day Rule
American Airlines has tightened its 24-hour refund policy, removing automatic cash refunds for tickets purchased fewer than seven days before departure.
FAA Finally Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Nearly a Decade of Delays
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays, clearing the smallest MAX variant for production and airline deliveries.
TripSuite’s MCP Server Could Turn Claude and ChatGPT Into Full Travel Agency Assistants
TripSuite has launched an MCP server that connects Claude and ChatGPT with agency records, emails, documents and operational workflows.
Dubai Beats New York to Become the World’s Second-Smartest City
Dubai has ranked second in Boston Consulting Group’s first Intelligent Cities Index, placing ahead of New York, Washington and Amsterdam.
Emirates Is Offering Pilots $320,000 Tax-Free as Global Hiring Push Takes Off
Emirates is launching a global pilot recruitment roadshow while promoting tax-free annual packages worth up to $320,000 for experienced captains.