In The Know - Short's October 2025 News

Our external newsletter is your go-to for the latest travel news. Be sure to check it out every month to stay in the know!

SHORT'S NEWS​​​​​​

Coming Soon: Enhanced Profile Management Experience

We’re excited to share that improvements are coming to our profile management system. As part of this update, we’ll be launching a new solution with enhanced functionality to streamline access and improve user experience.

When the new system goes live, users will be prompted to reset their passwords. However, this change will not affect accounts that use single sign-on (SSO). Our team is working diligently to finalize all deliverables, and we’ll be sharing more details in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on upcoming newsletters for updates, and feel free to reach out to your Account Manager with any questions. 

INDUSTRY NEWS​​​​​​

Flight Operations so Far are Faring Relatively Well During Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown, now nearly three weeks old, hasn't led to an increase in flight delays or cancellations, according to an analysis by flight data provider Cirium. 

From Oct. 1 through Oct. 17, 82.6% of U.S. flights departed within 15 minutes of schedule, which is an "average to above-average performance," wrote Mike Arnot, an aviation media relations specialist who works with Cirium. He said that 80% is generally the target for airports and airlines. 

Cancellation numbers have been "very low," Arnot added. 

This past weekend also didn't bring an unusual spike in disruptions, FlightAware data shows, though storms impacting the Dallas area did lead to a difficult operational weekend for American Airlines...read more

EU Entry/Exit System: Everything Travelers Need to Prepare For

Beginning October 14, 2025, The European Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the old passport stamp process with digital scans. Travelers should expect additional biometric screening upon arrival and plan for possible delays at border control..read more

How the Economy Is Changing Traveler's Priorities in 2025

Practically every week there’s a new travel industry report filled with predictions or assessments about the behavior of consumers.

A recent Fall Consumer Trends report, for instance, indicated that Americans are freely spending on holiday travel (as much as $311 billion on holiday flights and hotels), while a separate report pointed out that tariffs are taking a big bite out of discretionary spending among Americans, many of whom are planning to stay home altogether this holiday season because of economic worries. 

The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle of those two extremes...read more

Southwest Airlines Debuts New Aircraft Interior

Southwest Airlines debuted a new aircraft interior on Oct. 16, featuring a new seat design, enlarged overhead bins, in-seat power at every seat and carpeting and lighting updates.

The new cabin design will be on all upcoming aircraft deliveries.Southwest said the design is based on "extensive research covering customer and employee perceptions of color, comfort, and aspirations for the overall onboard experience, and it's meant to create a cabin environment that feels modern, welcoming, and uniquely Southwest."...read more

TRAVEL TIPS

When is The Goldilocks Window? Here's The Best Time to Book Thanksgiving, Christmas Flights and More Travel Tips

As travelers prepare to make holiday plans, The Points Guy shared new data on airfare price expectations and the best strategies to save the most money.

Brian Kelly, author and founder of The Points Guy, joined "Good Morning America" on Thursday to help people prepare for the holiday rush, remind everyone about the "Goldilocks" approach for the best time to book and more.

"As we look forward to the holiday travel season -- I urge people to start planning now," Kelly said. "Timing is everything when booking tickets...read more