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Stay on top of business travel industry news and identify trends that can affect your travel program with the Direct Travel News Brief. A new edition is published every two weeks and includes travel management best practices; airline, hotel and ground transportation news; safety and security alerts; traveler tips; meeting and incentive travel trends; and the latest DT Navigator Blog articles.

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Trump signs a five-year FAA reauthorization law, the latest on REAL ID, New per diem rates, new flight service, AA raises onboard liquor prices, Australia to be added in Global Entry program, Best Western introduces two new brands, Moxy and Hyatt growth, 5 reasons why travelers book out-of-policy (and how to mitigate it) and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Additional airlines raise bag fees, United changes boarding process, new flights announced, DHS education on Real ID, hotel worker union strike updates, 5 tips for traveling light on extended business trips, how to explain risk to business travelers and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Procurement strategies you can apply to travel, BTN launches corporate travel index calculator, baggage fees on the rise, airlines add service, updates from the TSA, credit card breach with British Airways and Air Canada, tips for driving on the opposite side of the road, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: New airline routes and possible expansion, Swiss added to TSA PreCheck, SJC facial recognition, National car and driver services, tri-branded Hilton in Chicago, Delta adds seat-back entertainment, Strategic communication increases the number of participant “touchpoints,” How to secure buy-in for new travel technology, How the evolving car rental industry will impact your travel program, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Airlines adding more routes, Rising fuel costs affect Canada fares, The future of security at small airports, Self-driving taxis, Hotel updates, How the evolving car rental industry will impact your travel program, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Learn how travelers can save money on a business trip with mobile solutions, American okays carry-on bags for Basic Economy Tickets, Airlines add flight services, TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. Clear, Amtrak ups its food game for long-haul riders, Clear Partners with Lyft, Cybersecurity study ranks the nation’s best and worst WIFI, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Delta warns of higher fares, American Airlines & Hyatt phase out plastics, airlines bid on Cuba routes, Waze will provide traffic data to US cities, tips to shorten airport security screening, rail service in South Florida, hotel updates, packing tips, Delta's Sweatlag program, new Miami Beach convention center and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: airlines increase flight service, everything you need to know about TSA's new carry-on rules for powders, U.S. customs in Orlando with facial recognition, Enterprise expands, Lyft makes it easier to track business travel expenses, Marriott adds Amazon Echo to rooms, 4th of July travel tips, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: airline flight updates, Alaska Airlines ranked the best traditional carrier, airlines expect fare increases because of rising fuel costs, TSA tips & tricks, Uber launches a new app called Uber Lite, Enterprise goes driverless, IHG introduces Voco, airports with the fastest free Wi-Fi, Hyatt plans to double brand presence in Canada, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: how GDPR affects your travel program, simplifying VAT reclaim, expansions on basic economy pricing, United pampers LAX travelers, soaring gas prices will curb summer travel, how to find personal space at the airport, Sun Country to refresh cabins while eliminating first class, new self-service bag drop unit installed as YVR prepares for growth, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: O’Hare adds new gates for the first time in 25 years, United tests new mobile alert system, TSA prepares for a busy summer travel season, Real ID Update - Minnesota driver’s licenses good through 2020, new technology to speed up rail services, Marriott sets sights on Airbnb with home sharing partnership, 5 essential summer travel tips, what you need to know while traveling during hurricane season, and more!

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: American, Delta, and United add new flights, TSA Precheck expands, Hilton plans to roll out airfare-like flexible pricing globally, gas prices on the rise for the summer season, Radisson expansion, Marriott loyalty changes, learn how to avoid getting sick while traveling, Chicago airports launch free unlimited Wi-Fi, and more!

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