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💻 Fraport, Lufthansa, and ZeroG are deploying AI at Frankfurt Airport to optimize aircraft turnaround operations. After initial tests, AI is now used on five aircraft stands, enhancing real-time operational transparency and coordination to reduce delays. By late 2025, 20 stands are expected to be equipped with this technology. AI models use computer vision to monitor and timestamp tasks like fueling and baggage loading, increasing process visibility and efficiency under high time pressure.

📈 Près de 78% des Travel managers redoutent que l'IA facilite la falsification des notes de frais, selon une enquête SAP Concur révélée lors de la convention GBTA à Denver en 2025. En 2021, la fraude documentaire coûtait 13,500€ par an à une entreprise de 250 employés. Malgré ces préoccupations, 88% des professionnels sont prêts à utiliser l'IA pour la gestion de voyages, particulièrement 95% de la Gen Z et 91% des Millennials.

💻 SAP Concur introduced the Booking Agent, a conversational AI tool, at the GBTA convention in Denver in 2025. This assistant streamlines business travel bookings by aligning offers with company policies and employee preferences. Part of SAP Concur's broader Joule multi-agent suite, it's set for full availability by the end of 2025. A survey revealed 88% of international business travelers are comfortable using AI for travel automation. Updates to Concur Request further enhance budgeting procedures.

🌐 2025, Booking.com surveyed 37,000 consumers across 33 markets to evaluate AI's role in travel. 91% are excited about AI, 98% used it for travel planning, and 79% are familiar with it. 71% use AI to avoid crowded destinations, and 45% rely on it for translation. Regional enthusiasm varies: Latin America (98%), Asia (95%), Europe (86%), America (81%). Despite AI's benefits, 35% find it impersonal. 69% see it simplifying life, while 25% remain skeptical.

✈️ Evitado Technologies raised over $3 million (approximately €2.5 million) in a funding round co-led by Morado Ventures and elev8.vc, with IAGi Ventures participating. This funding supports the development of ELVIZ, a real-time 3D LiDAR safety monitoring platform for automating ground operations at airports, enhancing efficiency and safety. British Airways, a collaborator for three years, uses this technology in their short-haul maintenance base for aircraft safety and operational precision.

📞 Derbysoft, in July 2025, unveils AI Voice Agent to automate repetitive phone calls for business travel agencies. It's designed for the business travel segment, where 30% of bookings require manual intervention. The tool can confirm reservations, verify payment details, and manage cancellations, operating 24/7. Over 75% of bookings no longer need human intervention. It integrates easily via API or CSV and complies with GDPR. Further functionalities will include group reservation confirmations and refund statuses.

💻 BizTrip.AI launched at the GBTA convention in Denver, aiming to revolutionize corporate travel booking using AI. Targeting business travelers, companies, TMCs, and OBTs, they currently partner with Moderna and Cain Travel. The platform promises 8% travel cost savings: 4% from continuous price tracking and rebooking, and an additional 4% from reduced fees and time savings. It offers a personalized interface that anticipates needs, aligning with company travel policies.