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Skift • Kanchi Jain

The AI Use Cases Travel Companies Are Actually Scaling in 2026

In 2026 travel companies are moving beyond experiments to scale AI across pricing, bookings, operations and customer service. As firms race to deploy, they’re discovering where speed, trust and operational control collide — forcing new validation, governance and customer‑facing choices in real time.

2026-02-12T00:54:16.752866-08:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

India airlines group opposes country's bid to tighten cabin crew fatigue rules

By Reuters: A group representing India's top airlines IndiGo and Air India has asked the government to dilute proposed fatigue management rules for cabin crew, warning they could disrupt flight schedules and limit growth prospects, a letter shows.

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2026-02-11T23:13:52.454121-08:00
North America   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Air Canada   Airbus   Airlines  
aircanada.com

Air Canada orders eight Airbus A350‑1000s, options for eight more; first delivery expected in 2030

By aircanada.com: Airline confirms an order for eight aircraft, with rights to purchase eight moreFirst delivery of this state-of-the-art aircraft is expected in 2030Aircraft unlocks a new generation of long-haul capabilitiesCabin design provides better experience for customer comfortMONTRÉAL, Feb.

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2026-02-11T14:49:32.165899-08:00