Wednesday, August 06, 2025

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.

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