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Hangover for Chatflights

Chatflights, which specialises in helping travellers book reward trips, reports lower revenue and profit for 2025. After several years of strong growth, the hangover came following SAS’s switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam.

Peter Mathsson Peter Mathsson

Published 20 August 2026 - 21:39

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Hangover for Chatflights

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Jessica Norgren leaves Thon following major investment

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Slow travel and solo travel are growing among European travellers

UK investigates Virgin Atlantic over hidden charges

Norman wants to close airports – weeks before new inquiry

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