Booking Holdings is preparing for AI chatbot integration in travel but does not see them replacing online travel agencies, as travelers trust specialists for major purchases. Airline group IAG has allocated $217 million for startup investments to enhance customer experience, operations, and sustainability. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines has lowered its quarterly revenue and profit forecasts due to economic uncertainty, citing factors like mass layoffs and potential tariffs.

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