Travel suppliers embrace AI as conference highlights potential airline margin gains
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Amir Amidi spoke at the 2026 TravelDaily Conference on how AI is reshaping travel economics, while Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley‑based accelerator with about 70 global offices, was noted for its extensive presence, including five locations in China.
Around 80% of travel suppliers said they are pursuing some form of AI initiative, and BCG research indicates that airlines could lift operating margins by roughly five to six percentage points by adopting AI.