Thursday, September 11, 2025

EDITION -100! The Professor’s Minute Minute – September 12, 2025


Today is our 100th edition of the Professors Minute Minute. 

Thanks to everyone who contributes (knowingly and unknowingly). 

And thanks to you for reading. 

AI innovation, central bankers under pressure, lounge disappointment, tech infrastructure, airline strategy—and crypto dreams.

  1. AI Skyways takes flight

    Qatar Airways and Accenture unveil “AI Skyways” — a new AI-powered framework to revamp customer experience, operations, and predictive maintenance under one ethical model.

  2. Central bankers trapped

    A declassified memo warns that central banks are struggling under the Fed’s political shadow — jeopardizing global inflation control.

  3. Delta 360 isn’t worth the hype

    Fodor’s review slams Delta’s invite-only loyalty tier: too exclusive, not enough benefit. Elitism has a cost—and travelers probably paid enough.

  4. Who powers travel sites?

    Daniel Pino pulls back the curtain on the tech teams behind the websites and booking platforms — unsung heroes of the travel economy.

  5. Understanding indirect distribution

    Koen Karsbergen offers clarity on indirect airline distribution — a subtle but crucial channel that most travelers never see.

  6. Quirky: Stelios Haji-Ioannou floated “EASYBitcoin” as an idea for your next getaway currency. Crypto meets vacation budget—because nothing says ‘easy travel’ like a volatile token.


📣 Don’t forget:

The Professor’s Minute Minute → https://tinyurl.com/ynvpddfw

The OFFICIAL Professor Sabena Blog → https://tinyurl.com/j9x8cmhm

Explore the old archive → https://tinyurl.com/njj9z6p4


#Tags:

#Travel #Aviation #AI #AirportInnovation #CentralBanking #Loyalty #EASYBitcoin #Distribution #Picasso


Sources:

  • Qatar Airways & Accenture AI Skyways collaboration 

  • Central banks under Fed pressure 

  • Travel site tech infrastructure 


Style Verification: Friday → Surrealist Picasso (absurd, playful migrations)

Image: Surrealist twist — playful juxtaposition of AI, finance, crypto, and travel, wrapped in dreamlike tones.


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