Southwest Airlines Names Former United Executive as New VP Sales
Southwest Airlines has named Aileen Furlong its new Vice President of Sales, effective January 6, 2025.
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IATA Predicts Increased Profits for Airlines in 2025 Despite Supply Chain Issues
The number of passengers is expected to reach 5.2 billion in 2025, a 6.7% increase from 2024.
IHG Owners Association Honors Kerry Ranson for Exceptional Service and Leadership
Kerry Ranson, a former Chair of the IHG Owners Association, has received the 2024 Kemmons Wilson Service Award.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Launches Humorous ‘Stay Close’ Holiday Campaign
The campaign humorously suggests that travelers can stay near their loved ones during the holiday season without sharing their living space.
American Holiday Travel Trends and the Growing Interest in AI-Assisted Trip Planning
Gen Z shows a significant increase in travel plans for Christmas, and there is a rising interest in AI-assisted trip planning among American travelers.
AAA Forecasts Record-Breaking 119.3 Million Travelers for 2024 Year-End Holidays
Approximately 119.3 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home between December 21, 2024, and January 1, 2025, surpassing the previous 2019 record by 64,000 travelers.
IATA Reports Slower Growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Than Expected
According to the new estimates, SAF production volumes reached 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion liters) in 2024, twice the amount produced in 2023. However, this figure is significantly below previous projections of 1.5 million tonnes for 2024.
The Impact of AI Agents on the Future of Online Travel Agencies
The emergence of AI agents is predicted to disrupt the current model of online travel agencies (OTAs), potentially nullifying their inherent advantages.
EcoPulse Completes Flight Test Campaign, Sets Stage for More Sustainable Aviation
EcoPulse’s first test flight took place on November 29, 2023, at the Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. Since then, the aircraft has logged 100 flight hours and conducted around 50 test flights with its distributed hybrid propulsion system.
Natalya Leahy and Rick Goldberg to Take Helm at Lindblad Expeditions in 2025
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Natalya Leahy as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from January 1, 2025, and Rick Goldberg as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 31, 2024.