The Professor’s Minute Minute – September 26, 2025

Data partnerships, dominance disputes, IPO hopes, agency consolidation—and one lucky stowaway ducking death.

1. Amadeus + ForwardKeys = Data squared

   Amadeus is betting big on traveller intelligence by partnering with ForwardKeys. Expect better forecasting tools — and a few privacy debates.

   (Moodie Davitt Report)

2. Ryanair faces abuse-of-dominance probe in Italy

   Italy’s antitrust authority files a chargesheet alleging Ryanair abused its dominant position. This could reshape distribution battles.

   (Global Competition Review)

3. Who saw this coming? Bing surges

   Microsoft’s search engine sees a surprising growth wave, suggesting Google’s grip on search might actually be loosening.

   (Growth Memo)

4. Beta Technologies preps for IPO

   The eVTOL startup is ready to test public-market appetite. Will investors bite, or is the sector still too frothy?

   (The Air Current)

5. Direct Travel + ATPI merge to form $6B powerhouse

   Massive agency consolidation is here: Direct Travel acquires ATPI to create one of the largest players in the Power List ecosystem.

   (Travel Weekly)

6. Quirky: Afghan teen survives flight from Kabul to Delhi—hidden in the landing gear. A terrifying reminder of what desperation drives people to do.

   (Aviation24)

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