Market Pulse · D.C.
Brand USA’s Interim Chief Has One Job
Caroline Beteta takes over Brand USA on 9 November with a single brief: win reauthorization before funding runs out in September 2027, as overseas arrivals keep falling.
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Market Pulse · Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Bradford’s Strike Weekend
About 130 Leeds Bradford Airport staff, air traffic controllers among them, plan to strike from 16 to 18 October. The airport expects near-normal operations; Unite disagrees.
Insider · Swanwick
Two NATS Failures, One Review
The CAA's review of September's NATS outages reports in early 2027. Meanwhile, clients get duty of care but probably no cash compensation. Brief clients before half-term.
Trade Desk · Halifax
Halifax Loses Its Europe Summer
WestJet drops Halifax–Copenhagen, Halifax–Madrid and Toronto–Glasgow for summer 2027, and Icelandair leaves Halifax. Advisors should rebook 2027 clients and reprice via hubs now.
Market Pulse · Miami
Carnival Is Selling 2027 at Record Prices
Carnival says 2027 is booked at record occupancy and prices, with capacity flat. For advisors, waiting for a better cruise fare next year is a losing bet.
Market Pulse · New York
ASTA Takes On Amex Over Card Perks
Amex now pays Platinum cruise credits only on Amex Travel bookings, and ASTA has launched a petition. Advisors with cardholder clients need a workaround now.
Trade Desk · Port of Montréal
Selling Summer 2028 Cruises Now
Holland America and Royal Caribbean have opened summer 2028 bookings from Montréal and Vancouver, so advisors can lock in Canadian clients' best cabins nearly two years out.
Market Pulse · Westminster
Healey’s First Budget and the Travel Bill
The Budget lands 28 October. ABTA wants APD frozen and children exempted, and a percentage-based visitor levy is coming. Both could change what premium clients pay.
Market Pulse · Toronto Pearson International Airport
Travel Insurance Raises the Ceiling
CAA has doubled its emergency medical limit to $10 million and added an automatic flight-delay benefit, while IMG has closed its purchase of adventure insurer World Nomads.
Market Pulse · Toronto Pearson
Aeroplan Reserve Goes to $799
Amex's top Aeroplan cards rise from $599 to $799 next year, adding credits, worldwide Maple Leaf Lounge access and priority security. Points-heavy clients will ask if it pays.
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