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Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
Data Protection

Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Economics

Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows

Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Virgin Australia partners with Sabre on new retail platform
Customer Experience

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre on new retail platform

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre to lead in modern airline retailing. The airline will integrate SabreMosaic to transform guest experiences and optimise offers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Airlines stories

Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Firewalls

Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Qantas latest in string of cyber attacks on the aviation sector globally
Multi-factor authentication

Qantas latest in string of cyber attacks on the aviation sector globally

A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Acron Aviation launches Astra app to boost airline efficiency
Data Analytics

Acron Aviation launches Astra app to boost airline efficiency

Acron Aviation has launched Astra, an iOS app providing pilots and airlines with personalised data and insights to enhance flight safety and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Outpayce launches automated reconciliation tool for airlines
Payment Technologies

Outpayce launches automated reconciliation tool for airlines

Outpayce launches an automated tool to streamline airlines' sales and payment reconciliation, reducing manual work and boosting revenue visibility globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
How can technology help us overcome friction to build a better travel experience?
Biometrics

How can technology help us overcome friction to build a better travel experience?

Technology like biometrics and AI is transforming travel, reducing queues and delays to create smoother, ticket-free, personalised journeys for passengers worldwide.

By Jim Barlow • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Amadeus unveils new payment marketplace for airlines
Fintech

Amadeus unveils new payment marketplace for airlines

Outpayce has unveiled a new payments marketplace, Outpayce Xchange Payments Platform, to streamline payment solutions for airlines in the travel industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Travellers demand modern airport payment solutions: report
Crypto

Travellers demand modern airport payment solutions: report

A new report reveals that outdated payment systems at airports are frustrating 54% of travellers, emphasising the need for modernising payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing
DevOps

To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing

Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.

By Clark Whitty • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry
Unified Communications

Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry

Snowflake launches AI Data Cloud tailored for travel and hospitality, aiming to enhance operations and customer experiences through advanced data and AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Airlines stories

Air Niugini transforms payroll with Ramco Payce in four countries
Digital Transformation

Air Niugini transforms payroll with Ramco Payce in four countries

Air Niugini has implemented Ramco Payce to transform payroll for 2,000+ staff across four countries, enhancing efficiency and digital operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Loyalty laggards: Expert reveals which APAC sectors struggle with tech innovation
Customer Experience

Loyalty laggards: Expert reveals which APAC sectors struggle with tech innovation

Airlines, fuel, and quick-service restaurants in APAC lag in loyalty programme innovation, hindered by legacy tech and limited reward systems, says expert.

By Aaron Crowe • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
CellPoint Digital secures $30m investment for global expansion
Payment Technologies

CellPoint Digital secures $30m investment for global expansion

CellPoint Digital has raised USD $30 million in investment to enhance its global expansion and boost payment orchestration solutions in the travel sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
TCS aids Air France-KLM in cloud data transformation deal
Data Analytics

TCS aids Air France-KLM in cloud data transformation deal

Tata Consultancy Services has struck a multi-year deal with Air France-KLM to transition the airline's data to the cloud for enhanced operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
IndiGo partners with Amadeus to enhance booking technology
Marketing Technologies

IndiGo partners with Amadeus to enhance booking technology

Amadeus and IndiGo team up to integrate NDC content, enhancing booking efficiency and personalisation. IndiGo aims to revolutionise air travel in India and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024