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The addition of the Boeing 737 Max 10 in American’s order is a vote of confidence in the U.S. manufacturer’s yet-to-be certified plane. -Gordon Smith

Subscriptions were supposed to be the next big thing in travel. It hasn’t worked out that way. eDreams Odigeo’s program seems to be doing well, but most of the others are struggling. -Dennis Schaal

American’s Airbus A319 and A320 fleet will soon have more first class seating, larger overhead bins and outlets at every seat.
-Meghna Maharishi

Mews, a startup selling hotel management software, earned unicorn status with its latest $110 million funding. The funding round placed a $1.2 billion value on the startup. -Sean O’Neill

To verify 7.7 million listings, as untold numbers are constantly dropping off and new ones are added in more than 220 countries, is a daunting task. By its nature, this will be an imperfect process. -Dennis Schaal

Both airlines came to the conclusion that it would be unlikely for them to meet the requirements of the merger by July 24. -Meghna Maharishi

Chinese travelers are set to takeoff. But before booking, they’re double-checking that visa policies are relaxed enough.

-Peden Doma Bhutia

Ever tried sealing a deal with Indian businesses through a computer screen? It isn’t easy. Indians are all about face-to-face meetings and building real connections. No wonder business travel in India is bouncing back quicker than elsewhere. -Peden Doma Bhutia

Airbnb will offer compensation worth about $154 per customer. Remember, Airbnb: That’s $230 in Australian dollars. -Sean O’Neill

Emaar Hospitality Group and Atlantis have been instrumental in Dubai’s transformation into a cosmopolitan metropolis. In this talk, we learn how partnerships with local businesses and government, as well as a strong internal culture, have inspired organic growth and sustained regional success. -Atlantis The Royal