This report draws upon insights from work across the transport industry, owned global research, and the latest cutting-edge proof of concepts from the SITA Lab innovation team to identify the most powerful shifts that will drive the transport industry’s evolution by 2033.

Emerging technological, societal, traveler, and economic trends have significantly morphed the travel landscape over the last few years, forcing industry, governments, and workforces to adapt rapidly.

A new era of travel is fast emerging, featuring trusted digital identities, hyper-efficient metaverse- like AI powered airport operations, sustainable aviation, a full digital economy, and air taxis.

The air transport industry is at a post-pandemic crossroads, facing challenges from all sides.

While domestic and international travel recovery accelerates globally, airports and airlines are scrambling to provide the seamless travel experience passengers expect, often with slashed workforces and squeezed budgets.

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