The Professor’s Minute Minute – September 23, 2025

Runway wins, Aegean shifts, baggage horror, ID wars, big M&A—and a mural that celebrates travel’s magic.

1. Gatwick gets its 2nd Runway approved

   A massive milestone for UK aviation — capacity relief, slot battles, and a fresh round of NIMBY complaints ahead.

   (The Times)

2. Aegean is moving

   Fleet, network, and strategy shifts at Greece’s flag carrier suggest a big pivot coming.

   (AirFinance Global)

3. Gruesome find at Tampa Airport

   Customs officers uncover human bones in a traveler’s luggage. A chilling reminder that airport security isn’t just theatre.

   (SimpleFlying)

4. UK Digital ID push

   Calls for a UK-wide Digital ID are intensifying; columnists say opposition is flimsy.

   (The Times)

5. Pro’s Holdings acquired by Thoma Bravo

   Major consolidation in travel tech — could reshape pricing and revenue management tools.

   (Morningstar)

6. Quirky: Cork Airport unveils a giant 180-square-meter mural titled “The Wonder of Travel,” a colorful ode to aviation’s past and present on the car park facade.

   (Cork Airport)

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#Travel #Aviation #Gatwick #Airports #AegeanAirlines #DigitalID #TravelTech #MergersAndAcquisitions #AirportArt #Picasso

Style Verification: Wednesday → Analytical Cubism (fragmented, geometric, layered energy — a midweek “intellectual” feel)