Wednesday, July 09, 2025

The Professor’s Minute Minute – July 10, 2025

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Lifting Liquids… and Maybe Shoes Next?

These Airports Will Soon Lift Liquid Restrictions

Airports across Europe are easing the 100ml rule thanks to CT scanners. But don’t celebrate just yet—some may still make you remove your shoes. Because nothing says “secure” like shoeless sprints through terminal C.

#TravelSecurity #Airports #Europe

The Queen knows Fintech

Queen Máxima champions global financial trust networks

Yes, that Queen. Netherlands’ royal is now a prominent backer of GFTN. It’s about financial trust, not tiaras—though both sparkle under pressure.

#Netherlands #Fintech #GFTN #DigitalIdentity

Travel Resilience Playbook

4 Ways Travel Companies Build Resilience

A must-read if you’re still reeling from the last disruption. From decentralized ops to better data, it’s a timely toolkit. Add caffeine and common sense for best results.

#TravelTech #BusinessResilience #TourismStrategy

Booking vs. EU: Season 2 Begins

Opening Salvos in Booking/eTraveli Appeal

EU regulators face off with Booking.com again—this time over its eTraveli acquisition. Lawyers are sharpening their citations. The battle over “too big to distribute” continues.

#EU #Antitrust #Booking #OnlineTravel

5. Start Me Up: YC Fall 2025 Open Now

Y Combinator Fall 2025 – Apply by Aug 5

If your AI-powered, blockchain-fueled travel startup isn’t in stealth mode yet, now’s your chance. YC’s doors are open. Pitch hard, pivot later.

#Startups #YCombinator #Innovation #PitchSeason

The Rooftop Runway Ruse

Apparently, someone thought building a fake airport on top of a parking garage in Indonesia would fool investors. And it did… for a while.

(Yes, really. Source: BBC Archive)

It’s the aviation version of “floor is lava” — except this time, it’s asphalt.

#Indonesia #ScamWatch #AirportOddities #WTF

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