The Professor’s Minute Minute – September 1 2025

 

Immigration absurdities, airport ambitions, labor rulings, bureaucratic fixes, and the uncomfortable truth about truth—plus a flight that barely leaves the ground.

1. The absurdity of U.S. immigration policy

   Cases keep surfacing where logic and compassion are absent. Today’s anecdote: policy rigidity versus human reality.

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2. Tokyo’s potential 3rd airport?

   Ibaraki Airport could play a bigger role as capacity pressures grow. The capital’s air system is already strained.

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3. CUPE flight attendants forced back

   Lexum details the CIRB decision mandating CUPE members return to work. A heavy-handed precedent in labor rights.

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4. Indonesia launches unified digital arrival platform

   Finally, some sanity in entry bureaucracy. A single digital system promises to simplify arrivals—if implementation holds up.

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5. Is our data being manipulated?

   KillerCharts digs into distortions in data reporting. Trust in numbers is fragile, and travel is no exception.

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6. Quirky: The flight that “takes off” but never leaves

   In Australia’s Outback, scenic flights like Qantas’s “Flight to Nowhere” offer passengers the full in-air experience… only to land back at the same airport. A tourism gimmick that somehow sells out.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Immigration #Tokyo #IbarakiAirport #CUPE #Indonesia #DigitalTravel #DataIntegrity #QuirkyTravel #FlightsToNowhere

Picasso Style Note: With contradictions (immigration, labor law, manipulated data) and attempts at fixes (airports, digital entry), today is best captured in Analytical Cubism — fractured forms showing competing realities.

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 31 2025

Slots as gold, apps as experiments, foresight in the skies, and fewer shoe removals—plus holidays you never knew you had.

1. Heathrow slots: the billion-dollar tickets

   IBA breaks down what slots are, why they matter, and how much they’re worth. Spoiler: you could buy a small airline for the price of one.

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2. Madrona’s Intelligent Apps 4.0 list

   From AI copilots to supply-chain brainpower, this year’s list is a map of what’s next. If you’re not experimenting, you’re standing still.

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3. Predictive foresight in the cockpit

   Collins Aerospace is pushing FlightAware Foresight—predictive analytics baked into avionics. Flying smarter, not just harder.

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4. One-stop security?

   The TSA tests eliminating re-screening for connecting international passengers. Less hassle, more flow—if they can pull it off.

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5. [Reserved for additional story if you want six, otherwise skipping]

6. Quirky: National holidays you didn’t know existed

   From National Ferret Day to Talk Like a Pirate Day, the Washington Post uncovers the hidden calendar of make-believe “must-celebrates.”

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Heathrow #AirportSlots #Madrona #IntelligentApps #CollinsAerospace #FlightAware #TSA #Security #QuirkyTravel #NationalHolidays

Picasso Style Note: Today mixes high-value slots, futuristic apps, predictive tech, and whimsical holidays. A good fit for Synthetic Cubism — bright fractured shapes representing the clash between efficiency, value, and absurdity.

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 30 2025

Tourism stamps, TikTok bookings, sustainability math, and Southwest slap fights—plus the world’s shortest flight to lighten the load.

1. Thailand unveils “Trusted Thailand” stamp

   Tourism is the lifeline. New certification aims to reassure visitors on safety, service, and standards in one of Asia’s most travel-dependent economies.

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2. TikTok + Booking.com

   A new e-commerce mashup: TikTok drives hotel bookings in China-style distribution. Social media isn’t just marketing—it’s morphing into the sales funnel.

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3. Cognitive overload: the perfect excuse

   Law360 explores how avoiding hard facts gets dressed up as “overload.” A lesson in spin that travel execs may find familiar.

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4. The economics of sustainability

   A thoughtful dive into whether the numbers really add up. Long-term goals often clash with short-term investor patience.

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5. Southwest sued after inflight brawl

   A drunken passenger spat, slapped, and got zip-tied. Plaintiff claims Southwest’s open seating was the enabler. Courts may now weigh “seat free-for-all” as liability.

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6. Quirky: The 53-second flight

   Loganair’s Westray–Papa Westray hop in Scotland covers just 1.7 miles. Officially the world’s shortest scheduled passenger service, and yes—it has its own Guinness record.

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Picasso Style Note: Today blends heavy themes (tourism dependency, social commerce, sustainability math) with absurd human behavior and quirky flights. Rose Period pastel tones with softer cubist forms will balance the serious and the light.

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 29 2025

 

Jets and water, stocks in the bin, vaccines on repeat, and even airports selling tractors. Plus—cruise ships bigger than cities all a little intimidating.

1. Alaska’s F-35 crash report

   CNN unpacks the very expensive reality of what happens when high-tech jets meet water. Sometimes it’s the pipes that fail, not the pilots.

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2. Charles Schwab exits Sabre

   Schwab dumps over half a million Sabre shares. The investor signal is clear: even the bargain hunters are backing away.

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3. Covid isn’t done with us

   A must-watch medical podcast outlines who should get Moderna vs Pfizer’s updated vaccines this season. Spoiler: travel disruption risk is far from over.

   Watch here.

4. EU pushes age verification

   Five EU states launch an online age-verification pilot. Some travel sites are getting caught in the dragnet—compliance headaches loom.

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5. Tech exits hold up

   CB Insights notes that private tech investing isn’t flatlining. Direct deals and exits are keeping the sector ticking along.

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6. Quirky: Icon of the Seas

   Royal Caribbean’s floating city gets the deep-dive Atlantic treatment. The cruise ship is as much sociology experiment as leisure product.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #F35 #Sabre #Covid19 #Vaccines #EU #AgeVerification #TechExits #CBInsights #AirportEquipment #AvroGSE #Cruise #IconoftheSeas #QuirkyTravel

Picasso Style Note: A day of sharp contrasts—military crashes, investor exits, regulatory nets, and quirky mega-ships. Best captured with Analytical Cubism — fractured planes, muted tones, but with one oversized cruise-ship form dominating the canvas.

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 28 2025

 

Deals, maps, AI, and muscle flexes—plus the possibility of a new round of “dry flights.”

Look below for the explanation of my homage to Picasso.

1. Korean Air splashes out with Boeing order

   While Airbus boasts its A320 crown, Korean Air answers with a blockbuster 106-jet Boeing deal. Rivalry still writes the headlines.

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2. Instagram matters—here’s why

   Travel agents: your future bookings are indexed. New IG policy changes mean visibility and reach are currency. Adapt or get buried.

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3. Africa: bigger than you think

   A Washington Post feature argues the world map underrepresents Africa’s true size and clout. The continent is bigger, literally and metaphorically, than most of travel accounts for.

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4. Agentic AI: hype vs. reality

   Madrona’s ReAgent summit shows young builders working on the “AI agents” wave. A long road ahead, but the spark is real.

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5. China flexes air power

   Expect military parades, airshows, and signaling next week as Beijing reminds the world who’s building, flying, and asserting.

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6. Quirky: Prohibition 2.0?

   Surveys suggest many Americans support curbing alcohol again. Moderate drinking on the chopping block? Imagine the bar tab refunds.

   Read more.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #KoreanAir #Boeing #Airbus #Instagram #TravelAgents #Africa #Maps #AgenticAI #China #AirPower #Prohibition #QuirkyTravel

Picasso Style Note: With themes of scale (Africa’s map), rivalry (Airbus vs. Boeing), future-building (Agentic AI), and prohibition quirks, today suits Synthetic Cubism — sharp contrasts, layered perspectives, and playful exaggeration.

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 27 2025

 

Markets shuffle, safety alarms blare, and travel edges toward recession—sprinkled with just a dash of powder panic.

I am going through a Picasso period in case you hadn't noticed. I am using a Picasso theme for the illustrations. These can be freely used IF you give attribution to the Professor and his minute minute. 

1. Recession? Not for the USA (except Travel)

   General economy resilience aside, killercharts sees travel showing signs of contraction. Pack a cushion.

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2. Sabre attracts bargain hunters

   Vanguard ups its stake, suggesting investors now see Sabre as a value play rather than a growth story.

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3. Google Photos: upgrade your edits

   A new update expands editing capability—next stop: maybe just think the change and it appears.

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4. Your life may depend on this safety read

   Reuters’ latest aviation safety feature is a sobering reminder of how thin the margins are.

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5. Ray Dalio’s hedge fund rebalancing

   The billionaire’s latest reshuffle tells us where his risk radar points. Hint: the winds are shifting.

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6. Quirky: Mystery white powder on Southwest flight

   A suspicious substance caused panic mid-flight. Turns out not so dangerous—though nerves got a full workout.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Recession #Sabre #Investing #GooglePhotos #AviationSafety #RayDalio #HedgeFunds #Southwest #QuirkyTravel

Picasso Style Note: With themes of economic fragility, investor caution, safety anxiety, and quirky paranoia, this edition fits Blue Period — muted blues, somber tones, and elongated forms to underscore unease.

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 26 2025

 

From legacy vs. low-cost to broken data, lost jobs, and worms (yes, worms), the day is messy enough without AA’s gloves-off approach.

1. Legacy vs. low-cost: who wins the global race?

   OAG lines up the data comparing network depth and reach. It’s a head-to-head sprint with some surprising winners.

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2. Truth in memes?

   A Facebook post making the rounds lands a little too close to reality. Humor, meet cynicism.

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3. AI agents vs. broken data

   Phocuswire breaks down the central flaw of travel AI: garbage in, garbage out. Without good data, smart agents stay dumb.

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4. UK hospitality sheds staggering jobs

   Budget tax rises ripple through hospitality. Tens of thousands of jobs lost. The UK’s biggest service export is bleeding.

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5. The screwworm arrives

   US confirms its first travel-associated case of human screwworm. Rare, chilling, and exactly the type of health alert that sticks in travelers’ minds.

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6. Quirky: Filthy seats and no gloves on AA

   Passengers on American Airlines report being handed dirty seats without gloves or wipes. DIY sanitation, courtesy of your ticket price.

   Read more.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #OAG #LegacyCarriers #LowCostCarriers #Facebook #MemeCulture #AI #TravelTech #Hospitality #UKJobs #Screwworm #TravelHealth #AmericanAirlines #QuirkyTravel

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 25 2025

When valuation collapses, data nerds swoon, infrastructure gets size-aware, and everyone’s watching China’s jet vacuum.

1. $25 a month—your value to Meta

   New research pegs the average person’s monthly worth to Meta at $25. A sobering valuation for our social self.

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2. Deep data for travel decisions

   That three-chart LinkedIn piece on how digital touchpoints shape where—and how—we journey is a data geek’s dream.

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3. People of size still face infrastructure bias

   New analysis explores how airports and airlines struggle—or fail—to accommodate passengers beyond the ‘standard’ frame. A future pain point we can’t ignore.

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4. China may order 500 jets—airframe surplus incoming

   Reports suggest Boeing and Airbus are in talks to sell up to 500 aircraft to Chinese carriers. The demand shift reshapes global order books.

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5. Magic Cue: AI’s travel search shortcut

   Skift introduces “Magic Cue,” a tool that surfaces flight/tour info instantly. AI taking aim at search friction.

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6. Quirky: Passengers pay to carry their own mini airport

   A startup now rents passengers lightweight, foldable “carry-on triage desks”—complete with cup holders and padded arms—so you can “park, sip, and type” while waiting to board. You’ll walk off with your own office at gate 42.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Meta #Valuation #DigitalMarketing #AirTweets #Data #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #Airbus #Boeing #ChinaOrders #MagicCue #AIinTravel #QuirkyTravel #AirportGadgets

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 24 2025

 

From AI scoring higher than humans to eVTOLs crossing thresholds, today spans aviation’s future, health risks, and branding quirks.

1. AI outranks human travel advisors

   A new study suggests AI is now beating human advisors in trust and preference. Shock? Not really. Still, it’s a turning point for travel retail.

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2. Joby flies between public airports

   An eVTOL has now linked two public airports — a first-of-its-kind service that looks more like aviation than novelty. This one may actually scale.

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3. Chikungunya — watch this space

   WHO flags a worrying spread of the mosquito-borne disease. Travel implications are clear: health advisories may need dusting off.

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4. BBB and aviation? Not so fast.

   Think blockchain will instantly fix ATC or booking woes? A sharp critique from The Air Current says otherwise.

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5. Webjet picks up Travelport’s castoff

   Australian OTA Webjet acquires Locomote, Travelport’s discarded corporate booking tool. Value in the leftovers? Possibly.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: The world’s most interesting brands

   Kantar’s BrandZ list is out. Tech, luxury, and consumer names abound — but not a single passenger airline. Read into that what you will.

   Read more.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #AI #TravelAdvisors #Joby #eVTOL #WHO #Chikungunya #Blockchain #ATC #Webjet #Travelport #Locomote #CorporateTravel #BrandZ #QuirkyTravel

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 23 2025

Mayhem in terminals, trolls in court, AI reshaping research—and yes, some travelers are literally getting undressed by the Times’ editorial team.

1. Tourists flee Italian airport fire

   A man armed with a hammer set fire to a check-in desk at Milan Malpensa Airport. Chaos followed—but thankfully, no injuries.

2. Patent trolls target American Airlines

   Intellectual Ventures sues over in-flight Wi-Fi tech. Here’s an NPE (non-practicing entity) leaning hard on legal fees, not innovation.

3. Google’s organic search is… ok?

   Despite antitrust scrutiny, data shows Google is still dominating organic search—especially in travel queries.

4. Digital proves its weight for travel decisions

   Three charts show how digital sources—from search to social—are shaping where people book their next escape.

5. Adaptive personalization on the move

   Autoura releases a PDF on “adaptive experiences” — a clear sign that real-time personalization is gaining traction in travel retail.

6. Quirky: Passenger strips to underwear at Boston airport

   A JetBlue traveler decided terminal floor was their stage—exercising in underpants until police escorts arrived. Now that’s a departure!

Note: The quirky story comes from an airline gossip blog, so not a traditional hard source—but it’s perfect airport folklore.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #WizzAir #LowCostCarriers #Keyphone #TechNostalgia #Google #CompetitionLaw #Ryanair #AI #LegalTech #Phocuswire #TravelTech #QuirkyTravel

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 22 2025

From LCC growth to nostalgia and legal spats, today’s mix spans expansion, reinvention, and walking ancient paths.

1. Wizz Air climbs higher with Italy expansion

   Now adding 16 new routes, Wizz Air bolsters its Italian market share—though lingering Airbus A321neo engine concerns temper the win.

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2. Miss your crackberry? Maybe this helps

   Indiegogo’s “Keyphone” brings back QWERTY nostalgia—with modularity. Therapy or tech throwback? You decide.

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3. Shock. Horror. #fingersinthecookiejar

   Google fessed up to anticompetitive search deals in Australia. The tech giant’s algorithm may have lost a few moral digits.

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4. Ryanair vs. Italian regulator, round… 17?

   The ultra low-cost carrier is again litigating a fine for spreading misleading info. Play the legal rerun—same script, different plot.

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5. US judicial panel eyes regulation for AI evidence

   Courts aren’t ignoring AI-generated proof anymore. A proposal to regulate evidence has advanced—better late than after the verdict.

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6. Quirky: Time traveling through 2018’s travel tech headlines

   A Phocuswire throwback to earlier travel-tech stirrings. It’s dizzy-making how much we’ve changed—or haven’t.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #WizzAir #LowCostCarriers #Keyphone #TechNostalgia #Google #CompetitionLaw #Ryanair #AI #LegalTech #Phocuswire #TravelTech #QuirkyTravel

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 21 2025

 

Points disappear, CEOs emerge, engines stumble, politics meddles — and yes, humans still do dumber things with electronics behind the wheel.

Picasso Style Note: The mix of corporate shakeups, disappearing perks, and Beltway politics feels cynical and sharp. This day suits Analytical Cubism again — fractured forms, overlapping planes, and subdued palettes mirroring broken loyalty systems, political layers, and industry critiques.

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1. Chase drops Emirates as a transfer partner

   Chase Ultimate Rewards members will no longer be able to transfer points to Emirates Skywards. Point hounds: watch your balances.

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2. Airlines for America names Chris Sununu CEO

   Former New Hampshire governor steps into the airline trade group’s top role. Politics and aviation have never been far apart — this makes it official.

   Read more.

3. Are we overusing the term “AI travel tools”?

   NYT tests travel AI assistants. Surprise: most aren’t ready for prime time. The AI hype cycle may need an itinerary rewrite.

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4. Air Baltic picks a new CEO

   The Latvian carrier hires a former SAS and Finnair finance lead. Expect a tighter, more cautious approach. Somber, yes — but maybe necessary.

   Read more.

5. Airbus defends UH-72 helicopters

   Pushback on criticism that UH-72s are “ill-suited” for training. Politics or Beltway BS? The hearings say a lot about more than helicopters.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: Electronics and driving don’t mix

   A new NASEM study finds that distraction by electronics behind the wheel remains a huge risk factor. Obvious? Maybe. Still quirky when set against aviation’s obsession with safety.

   Read more.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Chase #Points #Emirates #AirlinesForAmerica #ChrisSununu #AITravel #NYT #AirBaltic #SAS #Finnair #UH72 #Helicopters #QuirkyTravel #DistractedDriving #NASEM

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 20 2025

 

From dethroned aircraft kings to tribal counts and trade fairs, today’s stories trace power shifts, cultural depth, and wanderlust trails.

1. Las Vegas resorts dodge class-action on rate fixing

   A long-running case on hotel price-fixing collapses on appeal. Probably won’t hit the High Court — but its echoes reach into conventional rental markets too.

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2. The King is dethroned — long live the King (no, not Trump)

   The Airbus A320 family overtakes Boeing’s 737 as the most-delivered commercial airliner in history. A symbolic milestone with big market weight.

   Read more.

3. Bet you didn’t know this — how many tribes in the USA?

   The Bureau of Indian Affairs maintains an official directory of recognized tribes. Spoiler: more than most people imagine, and deeply entwined with land, sovereignty, and even hospitality.

   Explore here.

4. One of the better aviation shows — sign up ASAP

   T2RL Engage 2025 opens its registration. If you work in airline tech, distribution, or revenue systems, this is the show not to miss.

   Register here.

5. Want a stand at ITB 2026? Hurry.

   ITB Berlin 2026 exhibitor registration is already open. If you’re not quick, you’ll be queuing for scraps.

   Book here.

6. Quirky: A hiking trail linking 46 Greek villages

   BBC Travel highlights a remarkable new path through forty-six ancient Greek villages. Equal parts history, landscape, and wanderlust.

   Read more.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #LasVegas #HotelRates #Airbus #Boeing #A320 #737 #NativeAmerican #Tribes #T2RL #AviationEvents #ITB #TravelTrade #QuirkyTravel #Greece #Hiking

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 19 2025

 

From Silicon Valley cabals to engine headaches and Qantas smackdowns, the day spans power, punishment, and punctuation.

1. The Palantir mafia worries me

   The WSJ maps out the network of ex-Palantir staff fueling Silicon Valley’s hottest startups. Influence and capital flow are undeniable — but so are the risks of concentrated mindsets.

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2. Ford’s EV bet, Doug Field’s dilemma

   Ford’s strategy to catch Tesla involves heavy EV investment and an Apple alum at the wheel. But can scale and supply chains keep up?

   Read more.

3. Qantas fined $90 million — more than a wrist slap

   Australia’s flag carrier must pay for illegally sacking 1,800 workers. Beyond the fine, the reputational cost lingers.

   Read more.

4. USA dominates — and Europe worries

   The U.S. stock market’s overwhelming share is now deemed an “emergency” in Europe. Financial gravity is shifting east of the Atlantic.

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5. Engines of discontent — but a glimmer remains

   Pratt & Whitney pushes Industry 4.0 to fix its GTF engine woes, while LEAP battles its own demons. Hope, but hard work ahead.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: Can you spot AI — or just my overuse of dashes?

   Jon Ostrower pokes at the over-em dash era, a human tick that AI hasn’t quite mastered yet. Yes — I confess, I too use too many dashes.

   Read more.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Palantir #SiliconValley #Ford #EVs #Qantas #LaborRights #StockMarkets #Europe #Finance #PrattWhitney #LEAP #Engines #AviationTech #QuirkyTravel #EmDash #AI

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The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 18 2025

 

Loyalty currencies morph into financing tools, airlines wage war on gatekeeping, and behind it all lie giants losing their edge — with a slice of legal herbal irony to close things out.

1. AirBnB hooks you—with installments

   AirBnB introduces “Reserve Now, Pay Later,” nudging users toward bookings via a financing model. The line between loyalty and leverage just blurred faster.

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2. Booking.com keeps the free coffee flowing

   Booking.com debuts its own credit card – a direct push to lock in reward spend, not just reward travel. Disintermediation via plastic.

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3. The sad soul of Boeing

   A hard look through The Atlantic lens: how failures of culture and manufacturing left Boeing unrecognizable from its glory days. A cautionary aerospace tale.

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4. Porter pilots unionize—shouldn’t fix strategy

   Porter Airlines pilots vote to join ALPA. Yes, it’s not shocking—but unionization alone won’t solve Porter’s bigger fleet and network challenges.

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5. Safety slack? Not so fast, says ICAO

   Latest safety stats from ICAO show improvement—but also a persistent reminder: aviation can’t coast. Renewed vigilance needed now.

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6. Quirky: The law says ‘no kava in NYC’ — but why not on a plane?

   A NYC ban now prohibits the selling of kava drinks in cafes, citing health risks. Admittedly bizarre—but I wonder if the skies remain open…?

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #AirBnB #Fintech #BookingDotCom #Rewards #Boeing #Aerospace #PorterAirlines #UnionVote #ICAO #Safety #QuirkyTravel #Kava #FoodRegulation

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 17 2025

Sabre’s woes deepen (are they the new Starbucks), CFOs hedge their bets, tech gathers in Seattle, and the industry dares to imagine clean slates — capped off with an oddly weighty passenger in aviation history.

1. Sabre still navigating the toilet

   Q2 aftershocks continue as Sabre struggles to convince investors it has a viable path forward. Analysts aren’t buying it.

   Read more.

2. Start here — what can be done with Sabre

   Felix Dannegger offers a thought-provoking LinkedIn series on how to reboot Sabre’s PSS/GDS platforms from the ground up.

   See the post.

3. Uncertainty remains — “very mixed,” says a CFO

   Aviation finance leaders voice cautious outlooks. Growth exists, but so do storm clouds. “Mixed” sums it up.

   Read more.

4. Seattle Tech Week brings the tech universe together

   From AI to green tech, Seattle becomes the nexus of future-focused conversations across hundreds of events.

   Watch here.

5. If you had a clean sheet, how would you start?

   Distribution visionary Felix Dannegger poses the ultimate thought experiment: if airline systems were rebuilt from scratch, what would they look like?

   Join the debate.

6. Quirky: The heaviest man ever to fly

   In 1941, Robert Earl Hughes — who would weigh over 1,000 pounds in his lifetime — took a short airplane flight. Pilots reportedly described the takeoff as “memorable.” Aviation has carried elephants, cars, and spacecraft… but this human record remains a quirky footnote in flight history.

   Read more.

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#Tags:

#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Sabre #GDS #PSS #AirFinance #SeattleTechWeek #TechInnovation #AirlineDistribution #QuirkyTravel #AviationHistory #RobertEarlHughes

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 16 2025

For the Professor's celebration of the latest trip round the sun here are some tidbits for you. 

From loyalty currencies to luggage lessons, artificial horizons and digital borders—plus one bovine bucking gravity.

BA redirects its festive routes, Spirit Airlines’ fallout offers winners and losers, London’s chic meet-ups for travelers, AI rollout friction, Hawaiian route realignments—and one historic cow gets airborne.

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1. BA rings in festive cheer, flight-by-flight AVIOS only

   British Airways will operate select flights to Cape Town over the busy holiday season via Avios-only bookings—your points might finally fly you somewhere exotic.

   Read more.

2. Who wins in a post-Spirit world?

   IdeaWorks Company’s latest highlights the creative, often unexpected, revenue strategies gaining traction amid Spirit Airlines’ turbulence. Worth your coffee time.

   Read more.

3. The absolute latest must-have travel accessories

   Transport for London unveils a chic collection that will make your business trip Instagram-ready. Ready to carry your commuter cred?

   Browse here.

4. ChatGPT rollout still a mess

   CNN reports persistent hiccups, from login fails to hallucinations—reminder that “beta” in AI is often painful, live, and public.

   Read more.

5. Sayonara FUK

   Hawaiian Airlines pulls underperforming Japan routes—keeping only Australia connections. Hawaii to Japan: gone.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: Elm Farm Ollie — the first cow to fly in a plane

   In 1930, a Guernsey cow named Elm Farm Ollie soared over St. Louis, milked in-flight and dropped to eager crowds below. Aviation’s most udderly unexpected groundbreaker.

   Read more.

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#Tags:

#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #BA #Avios #SpiritAirlines #AirlineRevenue #TravelAccessories #LondonTravel #AI #ChatGPT #HawaiianAirlines #RouteChanges #QuirkyTravel #AviationHistory #ElmFarmOllie #FirstCowInFlight

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 15 2025

 Airlines under pressure, travelers demanding more, and a mystery pilot who fixes what he steals

Spirit flirts with asset sales, new ideas surface for revenue growth, Silicon Valley whispers darkly, ICE flights spark debate, Heathrow hacks dig deep, and a quirky tale straight out of aviation folklore.

1. Spirit’s troubles are getting worse

   Spirit Airlines is weighing asset sales and sharp cost cuts after another bruising quarter. Investors hear “substantial doubt.”

   Read more.

2. Love Jay’s stuff — grab a coffee and take a gander

   IdeaWorksCompany shares eight clever revenue-boosting tactics for airlines. From à la carte upsells to loyalty nudges, worth the read.

   Read more.

3. Want to work for the dark side? Then this might be the place

   Andreessen Horowitz’s latest moves in travel tech raise eyebrows. Depending on your view, it’s opportunity — or empire-building.

   Read more.

4. Who is flying the ICE detainees?

   A CNN investigation shines light on flights transporting immigration detainees, exposing routes and the operators behind them.

   Read more.

5. Aviation hacks dissect Heathrow’s future

   The Window Seat podcast takes apart what’s next for London Heathrow — expansion, constraints, and a few home truths.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: The mystery pilot who steals planes — and returns them better

   In California, a vintage 1958 Cessna Skyhawk keeps vanishing from its hangar — only to reappear after unauthorized flights, sporting fresh repairs and new gear. Aviation’s strangest Robin Hood?

   Read more.

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#Tags:

#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #SpiritAirlines #AirlineRevenue #AndreessenHorowitz #TravelTech #ICEFlights #Immigration #Heathrow #AirportExpansion #Podcast #QuirkyTravel #MysteryPilot #Cessna #VintageAircraft

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 14 2025

 From AI breakthroughs to airline brinkmanship — with a Beatles-style route twist and tomorrow’s quirky waiting in the wings

Claude gets an upgrade, Air Canada and its crew square off, a payments scandal raises alarms, Gen Z names its impossible travel wishlist, and AirAsia X adds a new long-haul link.

1. New Anthropic version out now

   Claude Opus 4.1 has landed, promising more nuanced reasoning and better context retention. The AI race just got another nudge forward.

   Read more.

2. Air Canada plays hardball — too bad about the passengers

   A looming strike and lockout battle with flight attendants threatens to disrupt schedules nationwide. Labor relations meet passenger patience.

   Read more.

3. If you use Zelle, this might be a concern

   New York is suing Zelle over alleged security lapses that led to $1 billion in fraud losses. Digital payments just got another cautionary tale.

   Read more.

4. Isn’t this what every traveler wants (but can never get)?

   Gen Z travelers say they value freedom, flexibility, and transparency. The gap between expectations and delivery remains wide.

   Read more.

5. Hum a bit of Beatles… you say goodbye, and I say hello

   AirAsia X launches a new route to Istanbul — expanding its long-haul network and giving travelers another East-West link.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: Oslo — the Nordic city making “Not Hot” lists for the right reasons

   Intrepid’s “Not Hot List” names Oslo one of 2025’s most unexpected travel picks: vibrant nightlife, accessible art culture, scenic fjord access—and, believe it or not, “beautiful locals.” Bonus: affordable flights and budget‑friendly eats are on offer too.

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#Tags:

#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #AI #Claude #Anthropic #AirCanada #LaborDisputes #PassengerRights #DigitalPayments #Zelle #FraudPrevention #GenZTravel #TravelExpectations #AirAsiaX #Istanbul #RouteLaunch #QuirkyTravel

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 13 2025

From AI in banking to robot antelopes in the Himalayas — today is all about tech that’s real, absurd, and everything in between

AI finds its footing in finance, Gulf carriers keep raising the bar, clean fuel dreams falter, an internet relic finally bows out, a nostalgic ad stirs old anxieties, and a quirky conservation effort trots in from the high mountains.

1. Yes – REAL world

   CB Insights maps out practical, revenue-generating applications of generative AI in financial services — proof the hype can have substance.

   Read more.

2. You really should try these

   Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways are doubling down on premium cabins. Expect more suites, better service, and pricing to match.

   Read more.

3. Airlines’ clean fuels — a failure worth reading about

   Reuters breaks down why sustainable aviation fuels haven’t lived up to the promises. Spoiler: it’s not just about the technology.

   Read more.

4. So long, farewell — yes, REALLY long farewell

   AOL is finally ending dial-up internet service. For some, it’s a joke from another era; for others, it’s the last click of a long, slow modem handshake.

   Read more.

5. The memory lingers — and might still make you anxious

   That airline safety video you remember all too well is still out there, and yes, it can still raise your pulse.

   Watch here.

6. Quirky: Robot antelopes in the Himalayas — but for a good cause

   Chinese scientists have built robot antelopes to help study and protect wildlife in the region. Equal parts bizarre and brilliant.

   Read more.

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The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 12 2025

From cruise ships retreating to Chinese booking shifts — a day of exits, limits, wins, and weirdness

Disney pulls out of Australian waters, Newark’s woes drag on, American Airlines faces another baggage blunder, a financing win makes waves, Travelsky flexes its domestic platform, and today’s quirky is… well… unexpected.

1. It’s not often that the Mouse retreats

   Disney Cruise Line will exit Australian waters, ending a short-lived venture into the market. For fans Down Under, the magic is moving on.

   Read more.

2. Newark ain’t going to get better for a while

   The FAA plans to extend Newark Liberty’s flight cap until late 2026, citing congestion and operational constraints. Passengers: brace for more of the same.

   Read more.

3. More baggage screwups

   American Airlines is facing a $216,000 lawsuit after a check-in glitch caused a baggage nightmare. Just another reminder of how fragile airline IT can be.

   Read more.

4. Wow! That’s terrific

   A major positive development in air finance is making industry insiders take notice. Sometimes the good news is just as striking as the bad.

   Read more.

5. Travelsky launches booking on Umetrip

   Chinese passengers can now book flights directly via the Umetrip app, part of a bigger push to consolidate domestic airline distribution.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: Some tech press releases really are works of art

   Today’s gem reads like a cross between overexcited marketing and sci-fi worldbuilding — proof that tech PR can be unintentionally hilarious.

   Read more.

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#Tags:

#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Cruise #DisneyCruiseLine #Australia #NewarkAirport #FAA #FlightCap #AmericanAirlines #Baggage #AirlineIT #AirFinance #Umetrip #Travelsky #ChinaTravel #QuirkyTravel #TechPR

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 11 2025

 From courtroom lessons to corporate woes, and a final laugh at travel’s expense

A plane retires from the spotlight, Sabre faces the lawyers, Sri Lanka joins the booking platform game, employment law bites, a sobering aviation hearing, and a quirky pick straight from the pages of satire.

1. I flew on this plane – now it goes back to being boring

   ANA’s specially painted jet, once a crowd-puller and AvGeek magnet, returns to regular livery. A reminder that aircraft fame is fleeting, but the flight goes on.

   Read more.

2. Sabre faces investor investigation

   Following a disastrous Q2, Sabre is now in the sights of Levi & Korsinsky for potential securities law violations. Not unexpected given market reactions.

   Read more.

3. Sri Lanka launches local flight booking platform

   ICanFly aims to offer a homegrown digital booking solution for domestic and regional travel — part of a wider trend toward national travel tech sovereignty.

   Read more.

4. Court ruling offers lessons for both employers and employees

   The UK Court of Appeal’s decision in Jason Lutz v Ryanair highlights the fine balance in employment law — and the risks when either side oversteps.

   Read more.

5. AA vs Military Helicopter crash hearings reveal shocking details

   The AvTalk Podcast dives into the hearings, shedding light on a tragic collision and the operational failings behind it. Sobering listening for anyone in aviation safety.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: Wankernomics — the Dilbert of the corporate BS world

   This book skewers management-speak, consultant culture, and corporate nonsense with razor-sharp wit. It’s absurdly relatable — and perfect for a laugh after a long day.

   Read more.

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#Tags:

#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #AvGeek #ANA #AircraftLivery #Sabre #InvestorAlert #SecuritiesLaw #SriLanka #TravelTech #DigitalBooking #Ryanair #EmploymentLaw #CourtRuling #AviationSafety #AA #MilitaryHelicopter #Podcast #QuirkyTravel #CorporateSatire

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 10 2025

From robotaxis to runaway pilots, a day of travel tech breakthroughs and eyebrow-raising human moments

Today’s roundup takes you from surging Chinese traffic into Sydney, through AI-native travel platforms, autonomous rides with no steering wheels, an airline’s half-million-dollar mishap, the latest leap in AI, and… a pilot taxiing straight toward ground crew without clearance.

1. Where are those Chinese passengers going? Why Oz, of course.

   Sydney Airport hit the 10 million passenger mark in Q2, with Chinese passport holders up 11% year-on-year. The surge underscores the rapid rebound of outbound China travel — and the allure of Australia as a destination.

   Read more.

2. MCP to the rescue?

   A world-first AI-native travel platform has gone live, with promises to eliminate distribution friction. MCP (Model Context Protocol) could finally bridge fragmented content sources — if adoption follows the hype.

   Read more.

3. Robo taxis are coming (no steering wheel required)

   Amazon’s Zoox just pushed the future of urban transport one notch closer, unveiling autonomous robotaxis built from the ground up — without steering wheels or pedals.

   Read more.

4. A strange tail — fab if you were one of the lucky ones

   United somehow managed to lose $500,000 per customer in a rare operational/financial glitch. The beneficiaries? A tiny group of very happy travelers.

   Read more.

5. Yes, the hype is here — but it’s kinda important

   OpenAI has introduced GPT-5, promising major advances in reasoning, multimodality, and task automation. Expect a new wave of AI applications across travel, aviation, and beyond.

   Read more.

6. Quirky: This isn’t just quirky — it’s bizarre

   A pilot taxied without permission and nearly plowed into ground crew. It’s the sort of safety lapse that makes you wonder how many close calls never make the headlines.

   Read more.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #AvGeek #AirportTraffic #SydneyAirport #ChinaTravel #MCP #AIinTravel #AI #TravelTech #Amazon #Zoox #Robotaxi #AutonomousVehicles #UnitedAirlines #AirlineMishaps #GPT5 #ArtificialIntelligence #PilotError #GroundSafety #AviationSafety #QuirkyTravel

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 9 2025

 A day of grand promises, awkward codes, and warning signs for travel’s future

From Heathrow’s billion-pound dreams to Japan’s demographic time bomb — and yes, an airport code list that will make you snort into your coffee — today’s collection reminds us that big infrastructure bets, corporate missteps, and shifting populations are reshaping the travel world in real time.

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“Well, That Sux” – Airport Codes That Make You Snicker

Turns out Gaya Airport in India has the unfortunate code GAY, and it’s just the start of a list that includes PEE, POO, and YUM. The world’s airport codes are a goldmine for unintended giggles – and sometimes, rebranding debates. Read the full cringe list here.

1. Maybe This Time It Will Happen – Heathrow’s 3rd Runway Resurfaces

   London Heathrow has submitted a £21bn ($27bn) plan for a third runway, promising jobs, growth, and better UK connectivity. Decades of political wrangling have left many skeptical, but with post-Brexit trade urgency, the push is back on. Details here.

2. From Sicily With Span – Italy Approves the Mega Bridge

   After more than 50 years of talk, the Italian government has signed off on a bridge linking Sicily to mainland Italy. If built, it’ll be one of the world’s longest suspension bridges – and a seismic engineering marvel. Read the story.

3. Sabre Stock Gets Thrashed

   Sabre’s share price took a pounding this week after disappointing earnings and lowered guidance. For a company built on decades of GDS dominance, the market’s patience may be wearing thin. More here.

4. Is NPS Dead for Airlines?

   IATA seems to think so. In its latest communication, the airline trade body questions whether Net Promoter Score really works in aviation – hinting at a push for alternative passenger experience metrics. Read the IATA update.

5. Japan’s Population Decline – An Asian Travel Time Bomb

   Japan just posted its largest-ever recorded population drop. Fewer people means fewer domestic travelers, more labor shortages, and a tourism market heavily reliant on foreign visitors. See the CNN report.

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#Travel #Aviation #Airlines #Tourism #Infrastructure #AvGeek #AirportCodes #Heathrow #LHR #ThirdRunway #UKAviation #Italy #Sicily #MessinaBridge #Megaprojects #Sabre #GDS #AirlineTech #AirlineRetailing #IATA #NPS #CX #PassengerExperience #Japan #Demographics #AgingSociety #APACTourism

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The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 8, 2025

From brutal talent wars to pink animal cuisine, today’s lineup offers insight, irony, and a dash of the bizarre.

Air India gets serious

🔗 https://www.airindia.com/in/en/safety.html

A message from the CEO. A commitment to safety. 

Engine delays, still

🔗 https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/safran-aims-to-recover-leap-delivery-backlog-to-airbus-by-end-october/164013.article

Safran’s LEAP backlog lingers (Let's not forget the RTX challenges. Airbus keeps waiting. And so do we all.

Reality bites for travel startups

🔗 https://www.phocuswire.com/travel-funding-investors-view-phocuswright-europe-2025

Funding isn’t dead—it just demands a better pitch. If you’re building in travel, this is your new gospel.

Points or pesos?

🔗 https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/aeroplan/acearn.htm#/

Air Canada tweaks rewards. More cash-earning, less point-chasing. The monetization of loyalty continues.

Global talent tug-of-war

🔗 https://www.intelligenceonline.com/government-intelligence/2025/06/25/e255000-salary-free-schooling-china-s-new-campaign-to-attract-world-s-top-researchers%2C110468645-art

The U.S. throws out experts. China welcomes them with $255K salaries and tuition perks. One country’s loss…

Quirky: Danish zoo says it plainly

🔗 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/05/zoo-denmark-pets-predators-aalborg/

“They’re eating the dogs.”

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#TravelNews #AviationSafety #GlobalTalent #TravelTechnology #Travel #Airlines

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The Professor’s Minute Minute August 7, 2025

It’s Education Day in Travel – today’s Minute Minute brings a dose of design, denial, data… and one very pink jet. Let’s dive in.

Balmer throws shade

LinkedIn: USAFacts statement

Steve Ballmer responds to Trump’s stats with his own. Rare political flex from the ex-Microsoft CEO turned stats evangelist.

Designing a better experience

Visitor Economy CRC

Australia doubles down on designing smarter, more inclusive tourism experiences. Watch this space if you care about experience-led recovery.

Bags – the final frontier

Substack: Baggage Issues

Baggage delays are rising again. Is it operational misfire or just too many passengers with overstuffed bags?

Why airlines boot you off

Substack: Airline Overbooking Explained

Ever been involuntarily bumped? Here’s why it happens—and why the model still persists.

Know your rights

Wikipedia: Air Passenger Rights

Before your next flight delay or bump, read this. You might be entitled to compensation—especially in the EU.

Quirky: Hilton takes flight

Robb Report: Paris Hilton’s Jet

Paris Hilton’s private jet looks like something Barbie and Elon collaborated on. Is it extra? Absolutely. But you know you’re curious.

Hashtags

#TravelNews #AirlineLife #TourismTrends #PassengerRights #TravelTechnology #Travel #Airlines

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The Professor’s Minute Minute August 6, 2025

Great data – you just have to pay for it – sometimes.

Location, events, and demand signals all neatly packaged… for a fee. PredictHQ is trying to bring a little more science to travel forecasting.

🔗 https://www.predicthq.com/products

Want to know what those funny codes are? Airports and airlines?

This is the definitive source for IATA codes – essential for anyone working in or around aviation.

🔗 https://www.iata.org/en/publications/directories/code-search/

Search for the registration of a plane.

Curious about who owns that aircraft you’re boarding? This free lookup lets you peek behind the tail number.

🔗 https://www.regosearch.com/search/results/

Can ChatGPT really write like you?

A simple guide to training AI to mimic your writing style. It’s not perfect… yet.

🔗 https://www.itsthatlady.dev/blog/how-to-train-chatgpt-to-write-like-you/

Google’s playtown: Labs FX.

Experimental ideas, AI demos, and sandboxed interfaces galore. Enjoy it before it disappears like so many other “labs.”

🔗 https://labs.google/fx

Quirky: Your ticket is someone else’s asset.

Turns out major U.S. airlines may be quietly sharing your travel history with DHS — no warrant required — through ARC.

🔗 https://boltzlegal.com/faq/product-liability/airlines-sold-your-travel-data-to-the-feds-what-you-need-to-know

#TravelIntelligence #AIWriting #SurveillanceCapitalism

#TravelTechnology #Travel #Airlines 

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