Industry Insights

Airports in India faced disruptions to check-in systems following a Microsoft Windows service outage, causing delays for several airlines. Manual processes were implemented while teams worked to restore services and support passengers

Airbus identified a quality issue in metal panels on select A320 aircraft and is inspecting all potentially affected planes. The company states the issue has been contained, while separate software-related grounding concerns continue to be monitored

Saudia Group signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to supply GEnx-1B engines for thirty-nine Boeing 787 aircraft, along with a multi-year maintenance programme and initiatives to build local capability in Saudi Arabia

Bira 91 Taproom has launched Winter Soirée, a seasonal menu featuring cocktails and dishes across nine outlets from November 24, 2025, to February 1, 2026, offering winter-led drinks and food designed for colder months

India’s longest glass bridge has opened in Visakhapatnam. The fifty-five-metre cantilevered structure, built at a cost of ₹7 crore, is located at an elevation of 1,020 feet above sea level and accommodates 40 visitors per batch for safety

Westland Books announces the launch of Travels in the Other Place, a new essay collection by author Pallavi Aiyar, reflecting on identity, travel, illness and parenting. The book will be released on December 15, 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru has launched The Patio at 24/1, a venue offering dining, leisure and social spaces with an indoor pickleball court, a barista theatre, curated cocktails and evolving menus

Zayed National Museum has opened to the public in Abu Dhabi, presenting more than 1,500 objects across six galleries that explore the history of the UAE, the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, and the country’s cultural development

Royal Jordanian has launched a t24-hour premium stopover programme for Indian travellers transiting through Amman, offering hotel rates, transfers, curated experiences and visa-on-arrival access

Malgudi, cofounded by Shankar Mahadevan and Eatopia Holdings, has expanded in Mumbai with a South Indian resto-café model offering regional dishes, coffee-led beverages and contemporary presentation across four outlets