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The airline sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological innovation, shifting traveler expectations, and a dynamic global marketplace. PhocusWire delivers up-to-the-minute airline industry news with a focus on distribution strategies, operational advancements, customer experience, and sustainability in aviation.

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PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Amadeus, JetBlue and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Amadeus, JetBlue and more...
By PhocusWire | October 23, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Amadeus, Nvidia target faster flight search as AI demand grows
News / Technology
Amadeus, Nvidia target faster flight search as AI demand grows
By Cathy Walsh | October 21, 2026
The companies will explore how accelerated computing, travel-specific AI and infrastructure improvements could enhance flight search as AI-powered travel shopping expands. Read More
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
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The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
By Allianz Partners | October 21, 2026
New research from Allianz Partners highlights how travel protection and proactive support during disruptions can strengthen traveler trust and build brand loyalty. Read More
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
News / Finance
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
By Linda Fox | October 21, 2026
The investment will enable YGO to continue to develop its AI platform, ramp up sales and expand its customer base. Read More
Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
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Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
By Cathy Walsh | October 19, 2026
Hotels led segment growth, with GTV increasing 159% year over year and hotel revenue growing 528%. Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
News / Startups
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By PhocusWire | October 19, 2026
Four members of the Hot 25 class of 2024 share this year's milestones and where they see AI having a real impact. Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
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PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
4 scenarios for flight booking in the age of agentic AI
News / Technology
4 scenarios for flight booking in the age of agentic AI
By Mark Frary | October 15, 2026
A report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub mapped out how AI agents could change the booking process, and industry executives weighed in on the most likely outcomes for airlines. Read More
AI travel clearance startup Intellivisa raises $3M
News / Startups
AI travel clearance startup Intellivisa raises $3M
By Cathy Walsh | October 14, 2026
The company plans to expand its technology beyond visa processing, with a focus on helping travelers meet clearance requirements before departure. Read More
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
News / Startups
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
By Abby Crotty | October 14, 2026
Vayo organizes travel bookings from users’ inboxes and monitors trips for savings and disruptions, including reservations made outside Booking Holdings’ brands. Read More
How airlines are solving disruption in the AI era
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How airlines are solving disruption in the AI era
By Matthew Walker - Plan3 | October 13, 2026
According to Matthew Walker, head of research and marketing at Plan3, the AI revolution is likely to evolve one use case at a time in the highly regulated airline industry. Read More
PROS launches airline retailing platform Kairos, starting with product catalog and inventory tools
News / Distribution
PROS launches airline retailing platform Kairos, starting with product catalog and inventory tools
By Abby Crotty | October 12, 2026
PROS outlined key features of the Kairos platform and plans to expand agentic capabilities. Read More
ATPCO tackles challenge of matching AI travel requests to airline products
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ATPCO tackles challenge of matching AI travel requests to airline products
By Cathy Walsh | October 9, 2026
A two-week proof of concept tested how structured airline data could help turn conversational travel requests into more specific shopping results. Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Mews, PriceLabs and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Mews, PriceLabs and more...
By PhocusWire | October 9, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
BA-parent IAG applies a 3-question test for AI automation
News / Technology
BA-parent IAG applies a 3-question test for AI automation
By Linda Fox | October 8, 2026
IAG has a federal approach to AI but with risk committees at each airline and a 10-point AI policy in place. Read More