Top Tools for Streamlining the New Traveler Journey
Travel has increased substantially in 2022 as employees return to the road and airways. Business travel is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, which has companies re-evaluating the impact of in-person meetings and group events. Read More
What the Business Travel Rebound Means for Growth and Demand
After an initial stall to travel recovery the first quarter of the year, growing traveler confidence and changes to COVID-19 restrictions have reshaped the travel forecast ahead… Read More
Travel Buyers Look for TMC Relationship Restart Amid Recovery Stumbles
Business Travel News — When assessing current travel management company performance for workforce solutions firm Alexander Mann Solutions, the answer will depend on who is asked. Read More
Canadian Government Re-establishes Mandatory Random Testing Offsite of Airports for Air Travelers
Canada.ca — Mandatory random testing will resume as of July 19, 2022, for travellers who qualify as fully vaccinated, arriving in Canada by air to the four major Canadian airports, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto. Read More
London’s Heathrow Sets Limit on Passengers Through September
Afar Magazine — Britain’s busiest hub has told airlines to stop selling summer flights. Read More
United, Air Canada Seek Expanded Relationship
Business Travel News — United Airlines and Air Canada have agreed to expand their relationship with a new joint business agreement, the carriers announced Friday. The two carriers since 1997 have had U.S. antitrust immunity. Read More
American Airlines Forecasts Third-quarter Profit But Scales Back Growth After Flight Disruptions
CNBC — American Airlines posted its first quarterly profit since the Covid pandemic started without government aid but joined competitors in scaling back growth plans after a host of disruptions this year. Read More
United ‘Carefully Watching’ Business Travel Recovery
Business Travel News — Business demand for United Airlines continued to rebound in the second quarter to about 75 percent of volume levels in the same period of 2019 and 80 percent of revenue, United EVP and chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella said. Read More
Alaska Airlines Will Introduce Electronic Bag Tags
Travel Weekly — By year’s end, Alaska plans to become the first U.S. airline to implement the technology. Read More
Delta Places Order for Boeing 737 Max Jets
Travel Weekly — Aiming to further modernize its single-aisle fleet, Delta has placed an order for 100 Boeing 737 Max planes with an option for 30 more. Deliveries will begin in 2025. Read More
United Airlines Intends to Keep its Lead in Transatlantic Flying
Travel Weekly — The airline became the U.S.-Europe market leader this year, and United chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella called that a “permanent shift.” Read More
Airfares Dropped Slightly in June
Travel Weekly — Fares dropped 0.2%, according to newly released Consumer Price Index data. Read More
Delta CEO Apologizes for Operational Difficulties in Q2
Travel Weekly — Delta CEO Ed Bastian offered his “sincerest apologies” to customers who were impacted by the carrier’s cancellations, delays and other operational failures over the late spring and early summer. Read More
Airfares Will Continue to Rise, IATA Chief Says
Travel Pulse — Unstable fuel costs will be passed along to the customer. Read More
Air Canada & Emirates Form Strategic Partnership
Travel Pulse Canada — Air Canada and Emirates have signed a strategic partnership agreement that the airlines say will create more options and enhance the customer experience when travelling on their networks. Read More
Canadian Feds Say Progress Being Made On Airport Wait Times, Delays
Travel Pulse — The federal government has provided an update on progress towards reducing traveller wait times at Canadian airports. Read More
TSA Implements Additional Gender Marker Option for TSA PreCheck® Enrollments
Transportation Security Administration — The TSA PreCheck program application has been updated to include an additional gender marker option to better serve non-binary and gender non-conforming Americans. This action will ensure the TSA PreCheck system accurately reflects traveler gender. Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Brightline Brings High-Speed Train Travel to America, Starting in Florida
Afar Magazine — Ditch the car. High-speed rail is the present and future of Florida travel. Read More
New High-speed Rail Service Connecting Rome’s Airport with Florence and Naples
Frommer’s — New high-speed rail options between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and the cities of Florence and Naples launched last week, giving travelers fresh, zippy reasons not to rent cars or mess with extra flights while visiting Italy. Read More
Amtrak Waives Change Fees for All Reservations Made Through October
The Points Guy — This means that all Amtrak reservations made by Oct. 31 can be changed without an extra fee, regardless of fare type. Read More
BTN’s 2022 Car Rental & Ground Transportation Report
Business Travel News — National Car Rental came out on top once again in BTN’s 2022 Car Rental Survey, maintaining its undefeated record for all seven years of the survey. Its sister brand Enterprise reclaimed the second-place position. Meanwhile, buyers also rated customer service levels from chauffeured transportation providers and detailed their use of ride-hailing solutions. Read More
Business Travelers Are Ditching Planes for Eurostar Trains to Avoid Chaotic Airports and Flight Delays
Business Insider — The rail line also says its managed corporate accounts increased by 40 percent between 2019 and 2022 in response to growing concerns over sustainable travel… Read More
Accor Reorgs Brands In Two Divisions
Business Travel News — The Paris-based hotel giant on Oct. 1 will begin operating an “Economy, Midscale & Premium” division alongside a separate “Luxury & Lifestyle” group. Read More
he 100 Best Hotels in the World
Travel + Leisure — The best hotels in the world span every continent except Antarctica, though Travel + Leisure readers show an affinity for properties in Europe and their own backyard: the United States. Read More
You’ll No Longer Need to Show TSA Your Boarding Pass at These Airports
Afar Magazine — A new technology allows agents to confirm passengers’ flight details simply by scanning their government-issued ID. Read More
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
Afar Magazine — If you’re planning an international trip with a U.S. passport, here’s where you’ll need to be extra prepared with your paperwork. Read More
Why You Should Be Using a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant
Afar Magazine — It will make your life a whole lot easier and help you avoid the painful (and underreported) “suitcase elbow.” Read More
Healthy Airplane Snacks You Can Make at Home
Afar Magazine — Bring these quick and easy treats with you on your next flight—your body will thank you. Read More
U.S. Airlines Told to Sit Families Together Free of Charge
Afar Magazine — The Department of Transportation has issued a notice to carriers asking that they ensure young children are seated with accompanying adults, with no added fees. Read More
New Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
PreVue Meetings — A new Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities, announced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will affect travel for 70 million Americans. Read More
Meetings Etiquette for Post-Pandemic Events
Prevue Meetings — Here are expert tips to meet the meeting etiquette needs of post-pandemic events. Read More
Travel Tips for Road Warrior Planners
Prevue Meetings — Prevue turned to the best source for travel tips on everything from packing to eating healthy—meeting planners. Read More