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Berlin Brandenburg to shut Wednesday as union escalates pay dispute

Berlin Brandenburg Airport will shut completely on Wednesday as unions escalate a pay dispute, a planned strike that risks cancelling all flights and disrupting travel for more than 50,000 passengers. Authorities and carriers are preparing contingency plans amid uncertainty over the strike's duration.

2026-03-17T16:38:59.687130-07:00

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Stansted PRM staff ballot for strike over pay, risking flight delays

2026-03-17T11:14:11.767380-07:00

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Southwest’s new extra‑seat rule prompts passenger complaints of public body‑scrutiny at gates

2026-03-17T16:18:21.495040-07:00

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American Airlines adds real‑time delay and cancellation reasons to app and website

2026-03-16T13:02:19.617294-07:00

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Berlin Brandenburg to shut Wednesday as union escalates pay dispute Berlin Brandenburg Airport will shut completely on Wednesday as unions escalate a pay dispute, a planned strike that risks cancelling all flights and disrupting travel for more than 50,000 passengers. Authorities and carriers are preparing contingency plans amid uncertainty over the strike's duration.

2026-03-17T16:38:59.687130-07:00

Berlin Brandenburg to shut Wednesday as union escalates pay dispute

New York Times

Southwest’s new extra‑seat rule prompts passenger complaints of public body‑scrutiny at gates Since Southwest implemented a new extra‑seat policy earlier this year, passengers say gate and ticket agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and forced some to buy additional seats. The complaints allege inconsistent enforcement and public humiliation as the carrier applies its paid seating rules.

2026-03-17T16:18:21.495040-07:00

Southwest’s new extra‑seat rule prompts passenger complaints of public body‑scrutiny at gates

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Stansted PRM staff ballot for strike over pay, risking flight delays Workers who assist passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) at London Stansted Airport are balloting on strike action over a pay dispute, a move that could cause significant flight delays from next month and disproportionately affect travellers with disabilities who rely on assistance services.

2026-03-17T11:14:11.767380-07:00

Stansted PRM staff ballot for strike over pay, risking flight delays

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Capital One to pay Hopper to acquire the tech and 100+ employees behind its travel portal Capital One will pay Hopper in a deal that transfers the travel-portal technology and more than 100 employees who built Capital One Travel, moving the bank’s booking-platform assets into Hopper’s control. The payout transfers the bank’s travel development team to Hopper.

2026-03-17T09:20:33.995703-07:00

Capital One to pay Hopper to acquire the tech and 100+ employees behind its travel portal

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Stellar Entertainment and Parrot Analytics announce partnership Stellar Entertainment announced a new partnership with Parrot Analytics, the company said. The brief announcement provided no details on scope, commercial terms or timing, leaving strategic aims and operational implications unspecified; further information was not included in the initial statement.

2026-03-17T07:08:59.243176-07:00

Stellar Entertainment and Parrot Analytics announce partnership

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airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns Latvian carrier airBaltic suspended all scheduled flights to and from Dubai on 16 March and will keep the route suspended through 31 October 2026 citing the regional security situation. Affected passengers may rebook free of charge to any of airBaltic’s more than 80 destinations.

2026-03-16T15:38:37.759644-07:00

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns

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American Airlines adds real‑time delay and cancellation reasons to app and website American Airlines is rolling out a phased update to its mobile app and website that displays real‑time reasons for flight delays and cancellations and provides customers with clearer explanations and tools to manage disruptions. The feature is being introduced across digital channels throughout the month.

2026-03-16T13:02:19.617294-07:00

American Airlines adds real‑time delay and cancellation reasons to app and website

Skift

United and Marriott push targeted ad networks on inflight and hotel screens to monetize impulse traveler spending United and Marriott are pitching non‑travel brands to buy targeted ads on in‑flight entertainment and hotel room screens, citing BCG research that travelers make impulsive purchases. The initiative aims to monetize captive moments across travel touchpoints by selling contextually targeted advertising on their media networks.

2026-03-16T12:18:19.075348-07:00

United and Marriott push targeted ad networks on inflight and hotel screens to monetize impulse traveler spending

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Berlin Brandenburg to shut Wednesday as union escalates pay dispute

Stansted PRM staff ballot for strike over pay, risking flight delays

Southwest’s new extra‑seat rule prompts passenger complaints of public body‑scrutiny at gates

American Airlines adds real‑time delay and cancellation reasons to app and website

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