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Dufry to Buy Benettons’ Autogrill, Forming $6 Billion Group

The Benettons, who control Autogrill, will transfer their 50.3% stake to Dufry, receiving 0.158 new Dufry share for each Autogrill share, according to a statement early Monday. The Italian family will own as much as 25% of the group after the combination.

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GlidePathCX’s Airport Industry Sentiment Score Declined to 7.89 from 7.95 Last Week

The Friday that kicked off the 4th of July weekend reached a new low sentiment score of 7.05 out of 10.0 as passengers voiced their displeasure over canceled flights.

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Economy passengers could soon lie down on airplanes—meet the airline that’s doing it first

One airline wants to cure to these traveling ailments: Air New Zealand recently announced the world’s first lie-flat “pods” for economy class airplanes, set to debut in 2024.

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GlidePathCX’s Airport Industry Sentiment Score Rose to 7.95 from 7.70 Last Week

During the past 7 calendar days, the U.S. airport industry’s overall sentiment score rose from 3.25% to 7.95 from 7.70, but remained below the pre-covid benchmark of 8.30.

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GlidePathCX’s Airport Industry Sentiment Score Dropped to 7.7 from 8.0 Last Week

During the past 7 calendar days, the U.S. airport industry’s overall sentiment score average fell 3.75% to 7.7 from 8.0 as airlines continued to cancel flights amid ongoing staffing shortages.

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GlidePathCX’s Airport Industry Sentiment Score Averaged an 8 out of 10 Last Week

The U.S. airport industry’s passenger sentiment score did not exceed the industry benchmark over the past 7 days as passengers remain frustrated with staffing shortages.

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GlidePathCX’s Airport Industry Sentiment Score Exceeded Benchmark on 2 of the last 7 days.

The U.S. airport industry’s passenger sentiment score surpassed the industry benchmark of 8.3/10.0 on Friday, June 3rd and on Sunday, June 5th.

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GlidePathCX Publishes Its First Weekly US Airport Industry Sentiment Score Report

The US airport industry’s passenger sentiment score failed to reach the industry benchmark of 8.3/10.0 on each of the past 7 days.

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ReachTV and GlidePathCX Partner to Launch New Data Platform

ReachTV, the largest airport television network, and leading airport customer data analytics company GlidePathCX, are forming a strategic partnership to create a new platform featuring data compilation and analysis tied to consumer spending habits within airports.

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Airports Have Rewards Programs, Too

Hotels and airlines aren’t the only travel-related organizations with appealing loyalty programs. Airports have them, too. An airport rewards program can deliver some great benefits and encourage travelers to fly more from an individual airport.

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