Welcome to our recap of the top travel technology news from August 2023. As summer winds down, we are taking another look at the advancements, trends, and innovations that are shaping the future of the travel industry.
From AI implementation to flexible payment platforms, travel companies are changing every day to streamline experiences for customers, businesses and all others involved. Read on to see the headlines that caught our eye this past month.
American Airlines, Google, and Breakthrough Energy collaborated on a trial to reduce contrails using AI technology. Contrails are formed when aircraft fly through humid areas and can contribute to significant warming in the atmosphere.
Google’s AI system was able to identify atmospheric zones that could trigger contrail formation using satellite images, weather data and flight information. The system guided pilots to avoid these zones, resulting in a 54% reduction in contrail formation over six months and 70 flights.
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