The Professor’s Minute Minute — November 12, 2025

 

Climate progress stalls, distractions in Washington, certification inches forward, health warnings, and… want to work for IATA?

America, Where Are You?

The Paris climate goals are slipping — and the US is not where it needs to be. A stark visual reminder.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/07/climate/paris-agreement-climate.html?nl=The+World

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Like Lawmakers Have Nothing Else to Do…

US lawmakers now want Delta to explain its AI ticketing plans. Of all the things to focus on right now… really?

https://cybernews.com/ai-news/us-lawmakers-demand-delta-explain-ai-ticketing-plans-letter-nov-18/

The Big Twin Advances.

Boeing’s 777X inches forward in FAA certification trials. Progress — but slow, cautious, and heavily scrutinized.

https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/boeing-faa-777x-certification-trials/

Not Good News — GET VACCINATED.

Major health warnings as cases spike. A reminder: vaccines matter, especially if you travel.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7e2lv4r8xo

Quirky: Think You Have What It Takes?

IATA is hiring. Yes, really — apply if you’re brave enough.

https://iata.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3134

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The Professor’s Minute Minute — November 11, 2025

Skepticism, surveys, confessions, courts, blame games… and Mercury is messing with us.

Let’s Just Say I Am Skeptical.

IATA’s latest pronouncement deserves a raised eyebrow. Progress? Or just another press release?

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-06-02/

Airline Surveys — I Remain Unimpressed.

Another IATA survey, another round of “nothing to see here.” If you feel underwhelmed, you’re not alone.

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-05-02/

Confessions of a Front-of-Cabin Traveller.

Mistakes at the pointy end of the plane — we’ve all made them. This one is worth a read and a smile.

https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/comment-inspiration/mistakes-ive-made-at-the-pointy-end-of-the-plane-2k3g5786t

Judges Step In… They Really Shouldn’t.

Courts interfering in aviation crash investigations? This sets a worrying precedent.

https://simpleflying.com/india-court-air-india-crash-pilot/

Wizz Blames the Tools — Convenient.

Wizz Air defers 88 A321XLRs. Sometimes it’s not the tools… it’s the carpenter.

https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/wizz-air-confirms-a321xlr-reduction-88-aircraft-deferred

Quirky: Mercury is in Retrograde… Again.

Prepare for tech glitches, travel mishaps, and cosmic excuses. Buckle up for planetary turbulence.

https://katu.com/news/offbeat/we-enter-mercury-retrograde-this-weekend-what-does-that-mean-and-how-will-it-affect-us

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The Professor’s Minute Minute — November 10, 2025

Political winds, earnings whispers, tech advances, AI arms races, and wanderlust measured.

What is the Logic? Probably Political. READ THIS.

A thought-provoking take on how politics might be shaping airline decisions — and you should be reading it.

https://mailchi.mp/theaircurrent/skeptical-airlines-non-sub?e=188028c67b

Hmmm — Want to Hear All That Was Said?

The full transcript of SABR’s earnings call is out. For those who want every nuance of airline distribution strategy.

https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/sabr/earnings-transcripts

Amadeus’s Money-Printing Machine Advances.

Amadeus reports strong profit growth over nine months. Distribution still pays — for some.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/amadeus-9-month-net-profit-rises

Here It Is — The First Joby Hybrid eVTOL.

A LinkedIn post reveals Joby’s first flight-capable hybrid eVTOL prototype. Urban air mobility is inching forward.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marcel-smits-7b89a014_and-here-it-is-the-first-joby-hybrid-evtol-share-7392792913316835329-ihO9

Do Independents Stand a Chance in the AI Arms Race?

As AI channels explode, the question is whether independent agencies can keep up. The ecosystem is consolidating fast.

https://www.phocuswire.com/why-ai-induced-channel-explosion-win-independents

Quirky: Wanderlust Measured.

Yes, someone quantified wanderlust — and the results are interesting. Travel desire just got a metric.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/new-study-the-science-of-wanderlust-ugcPost-7389384916293173249-D5WR

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The Professor’s Minute Minute — November 9, 2025

 

Sunday brings reflections on the 777X saga, shutdown realities, AI evolution, earnings nuance, more carbon scams, and a farewell to a long, elegant classic.

The Story Behind the 777X Delays

Fresh delays hit the 777X — again. A detailed look at what’s holding back Boeing’s next flagship from taking off.

https://www.iba.aero/resources/articles/the-777x-hit-with-fresh-delays/

Airlines Didn’t Wait — Trump Did

While the administration delayed action, airlines took steps to prepare for FAA disruption. Leadership lag can be costly.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/us/politics/flight-cuts-government-airports-faa.html

AI Moves to Reasoning — Now We’re Talking

Seattle Tech Week shows AI shifting from predictions to reasoning. This is the inflection point that actually changes travel.

https://www.madrona.com/seattle-tech-week-2025/

Expedia + AI: Two Paths, One Bet

Expedia’s Q3 shows twin-track AI adoption — internal efficiency and external consumer tools. Smart move: hedge both fronts.

https://www.phocuswire.com/expedia-group-q3-2025-earnings

And the Scams Keep Coming

Carbon markets hit by yet another scandal. The credibility gap in offsets keeps widening.

https://mailchi.mp/carbonmarketwatch/newsletter-april-5864706

Quirky: Farewell, 757-300

The long, graceful Boeing 757-300 heads to the boneyard. An aircraft that looked like it skipped leg day — but we loved it anyway.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/condor-retires-boeing-757/ar-AA1PSyu6

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The Professor’s Minute Minute — November 8, 2025

 

Strategy, shutdown pain, engine timelines, slow travel, inflight economics, and a payments mess.

Understand This or Lose the Plot

A must-read strategic take on airline models and where value is actually created. Critical context for anyone steering an airline in 2026.

Air52 Insights — Airline Strategy

Shutdown Starts to Bite Business Travel

Sabre data shows October air bookings dinged by the government shutdown. The ripple is moving from leisure to corporate demand.

Shutdown Dings October Air Bookings

Volaris Says GTF Woes Ease… in Late 2027

AOG relief not before end-2027, per Volaris. The long tail on Pratt issues just got longer.

Volaris Forecasts Being Clear of Pratt AOGs by Year-End 2027

Slow Travel in Kenya

An intentional, low-impact approach that swaps speed for meaning. Kenya’s slow-travel play has legs.

Eco-Path Adventures: Slow Travel in Kenya

Yes, You Can Understand In-Flight Dining Economics

A crisp breakdown of the numbers behind meals aloft. From cost drivers to trade-offs, it actually makes sense.

The Economics of In-Flight Dining

Massive Payments Fraud in Germany

A new fintech scandal breaks — and it’s big. If you touch payments in travel, pay attention.

Bloomberg: Fintech Fraud Scandal in Germany

Quirky: Plane Weights Are Looking Up

Obesity trends ease a bit, but diabetes still climbs. Aircraft weight assumptions may deserve another look.

Obesity Falls, But Diabetes Keeps Rising

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The Professor’s Minute Minute — November 7, 2025

 

Startups reviewed, energy shocks the experts, ATPCO decoded, a tool to bookmark, a shutdown threat… and crypto royalty drama.

US Transport Policy “Not Aligned”?

Sean Duffy claims the administration doesn’t share the same transport priorities. The political tug-of-war over aviation policy is heating up.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mccartneyscott_sean-duffy-says-the-administration-doesnt-share-7391838643503525888-LVypHot 25 Travel Startups — The Final Revisit

PhocusWire wraps up its review of the Hot 25 Travel Startups. A look at who thrived, who pivoted, and who quietly vanished.

https://www.phocuswire.com/hot-25-travel-startups-2025-revisit

This Matters for Travel

Solar power keeps outperforming expert forecasts — again. Future-proof travel infrastructure will depend on energy resilience.

https://killercharts.blog/p/solar-power-keeps-proving-the-experts

ATPCO… Explained (Well, Almost)

A “comprehensive” look at how ATPCO works — as comprehensive as ATPCO can ever be. Bring caffeine.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-177560239

Get This — It’s Useful

COMET by Perplexity is worth downloading. A sharp AI assistant that’s actually helpful for research and ideation.

https://www.perplexity.ai/download-comet

Quirky: Stablecoin With Royal Ambition

Crypto investors claiming UAE royal ties are launching a rival to Trump’s US$1 stablecoin. Because what the world really needed was… more royal-backed crypto?

https://www.intelligenceonline.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/11/05/crypto-investors-claiming-ties-to-uae-royals-set-up-rival-to-trump-s-usd1%2C110545040-art

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The Professor’s Minute Minute — November 6, 2025

 

Mystery flights, AI hype, fraud déjà vu, influencer realities, a “new normal,” and loyalty shock. (And today would have been my Mum's 115th Birthday!

What Was That About?

A mysterious Russian cargo aircraft flew into Caracas and then made a stop in Cuba. The internet has theories — none of them boring.

https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/11/05/mysterious-russian-cargo-plane-that-land-in-caracus-makes-visit-to-cuba/

Agentic AI + Travel

An upcoming session explores what Agentic AI really means for travel executives. Worth your ears — and possibly your strategy deck.

https://events.ringcentral.com/events/agentic-ai-and-the-future-of-travel-what-executives-need-to-know/registration

FBI Indicts Investor Over 737 MAX Fraud

An investor has been charged for fraudulently purchasing a Boeing 737 MAX. For the record, this smelled wrong in 2022.

https://onemileatatime.com/news/fbi-indicts-investor-fraudulently-buying-boeing-737-max/

So… I’m an Influencer

How do LinkedIn “voices” actually engage? A look at the mechanics behind influence — and the reality behind the glossy label.

https://traveltechessentialist.substack.com/i/177843721/how-do-these-voices-engage-on-linkedin

Is This the New Normal?

Aviation’s latest model might be “IPO first, strategy later.” If this is the playbook, the future feels more Shark Tank than airline boardroom.

https://mailchi.mp/theaircurrent/beta-clark-ipo-interview-non-sub?e=188028c67b

Quirky: Easiest No More

Aegean’s Miles+Bonus — once the easiest elite status in Europe — just got harder. The mileage bargain era is officially closing.

https://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonus/what-is-changing/

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