Google has revealed that it is developing an agentic AI solution that will enable travelers to plan and book flights and hotels directly from the Google Search page. The tool, part of Google’s emerging “AI Mode,” aims to streamline travel planning by integrating real-time flight and hotel data,
LATAM Airlines and its Chile-based pilots have reached a new collective bargaining agreement running through 2028, bringing an end to an eight-day strike that disrupted the carrier’s regional and international operations. Represented by the Sindicato de Pilotos de Latam (SPL), pilots initiated the
Accelya has announced that FCM Travel, CTM, Fox World Travel, Amadeus, and Travelport have joined its NDC FastTrack initiative. NDC FastTrack, introduced earlier this year with Sabre and Amex GBT as inaugural members, is designed to accelerate the travel industry’s transition toward adopting NDC
Delta Air Lines has launched Delta Locals, a trip planning tool focused on authentic experiences. The platform is designed to connect travelers with recommendations from residents in popular destinations. Current guides include itineraries for Los Angeles, Tokyo, Patagonia, and Sicily, with Delta
National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) has released data indicating a slight slowdown in US-international air traffic in September 2025. Passenger enplanements totaled 20.7 million, down 2.0 percent from September 2024. Even so, activity remained above pre-pandemic levels, reaching 103.3
Ramp, a corporate spending management platform, has raised $300 million in new capital, bringing its valuation to $32 billion when combined with an associated employee tender offer. The funding round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing backers such as Founders
Sabre has introduced a new generative AI-powered chatbot for airlines called SabreMosaic Concierge IQ. The chatbot interprets customer preferences in natural language, providing more personalized recommendations and real-time support. Concierge IQ allows travelers to plan, book, and manage their
US lawmakers have introduced the “Visit USA Act” bill, aimed at restoring Brand USA’s annual federal funds to $100 million. This proposal comes after the agency suffered an 80 percent funding cut under the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping tax and spending package passed by Congress in July 2025.
Alaska Airlines has announced the launch date for its first-ever nonstop route to Europe, marking a major milestone in the carrier’s international growth strategy. Starting April 28, 2026, the airline will operate nonstop service between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome
Nearly 100 employees of Blue Islands, the regional carrier of the Channel Islands, have been laid off after the regional carrier abruptly shut down operations. The airline ceased trading on November 14, 2025, suspending all flights without warning due to financial problems that had intensified
Trip.com Group has reported strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, supported by continued demand recovery. Net revenue for the quarter reached US$2.58 billion, reflecting a 16 percent increase from the third quarter of 2024. Accommodation reservation revenue rose 18 percent
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) has proposed a €7.6 million ($8.8 million) fine on Finnair, accusing the national carrier of repeatedly providing incomplete and inaccurate information during an investigation into how it limited the visibility of cheaper fares on online travel