In This Edition… Airline flight service updates, Alaska Airlines plans Wi-Fi upgrades, CLEAR launches at Raleigh-Durham International, US progress reducing Visa wait times, National update mobile app, hotel news, traveler tips and more!
Dans cette édition… Des mises à jour des services de vol des compagnies aériennes, Alaska Airlines prévoit des mises à niveau en matière de Wi-Fi, CLEAR se lance à l’aéroport international de Raleigh-Durham, les États-Unis progressent dans la réduction des temps d’attente pour l’obtention de visas, la mise à jour de l’application mobile National, les actualités du secteur hôtelier, les conseils aux voyageurs et bien plus encore!
How to Prevent Flight Cancelations From Disrupting Your Business Travel
Flight cancelations are an unavoidable and unpredictable part of business travel. It’s not a matter of if they’ll occur—it’s simply a matter of when. Read More
Delta to Add Texas Flights, Frequencies
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines will add new service from Dallas Love Field and increase frequencies on several Texas routes. Read More
Delta to Extend Four Seasonal Routes to Year-Round
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines will operate four of its upcoming summer seasonal routes, originally slated to end Oct. 27, as year-round routes. Read More
New Air France Business Class Available on Three Routes
Business Travel News — The first of Air France's Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft has been equipped with the carrier's new business-class cabin, first announced in May 2022 and debuted this past weekend. Read More
Delta Confirms China Flight Resumption in March
Business Travel News — China has lifted many of its Covid-19 restrictions and reopened its borders after nearly completely closing them three years ago. But that doesn't mean flights from U.S. carriers to China will resume at pre-pandemic levels anytime soon. Read More
New Air France Business Class Available on Three Routes
Business Travel News — The first of Air France's Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft has been equipped with the carrier's new business-class cabin, first announced in May 2022 and debuted this past weekend. Read More
Delta Air Lines Adds First-Ever Nonstop Service to this Oceanic Country
Travel Market Report — Delta is adding a number of international flights to its 2023 schedule. Read More
Alaska Airlines Plans Streaming Fast Satellite Wi-Fi Upgrades for Regional Jets
Insider Travel Report — Alaska Airlines says it will become the first major airline to offer streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi on a regional jet aircraft. Read More
Aeromexico Launching the First U.S. Service from Mexico City's New Airport
Travel Weekly — Daily service between Felipe Angeles Airport and Houston Bush will begin on May 1. Read More
CLEAR Adds New Lanes at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Travel Market Report — The addition of security lanes at lanes at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) marks CLEAR’s 50th airport. 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
State Department Makes Progress in Reducing Visa Wait Times
TravelPulse — US Travel Association says there is much more work to do... Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
NYC to Require Uber, Lyft to Go 100% Electric by 2030
Auto Rental News — New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that Uber and Lyft will be required to have only zero-emission vehicles by 2030. Read More
National Car Rental Adds Features to Mobile App
Business Travel News — National Car Rental has redesigned its mobile app with new features that make the car rental experience "even more frictionless," according to the company. Read More
You Can Finally Get to JFK Airport from New York’s Grand Central
Afar Magazine — Getting to the airport from Manhattan just got a lot easier thanks to the long-awaited opening of a new Long Island Rail Road terminal annex. Read More
With Just 23 Million Passengers, Down 30%, Amtrak Not An Airline Alternative
Forbes — Green advocates want to replace planes with trains. But according to the data, it could be argued that the opposite is happening... Read More
After Infrastructure Funding, Amtrak Readies New Trains
Business Travel News — Two new types of Amtrak trains—Acela and the newly announced Airo, set to debut in 2026—are on the way to enhance the national rail provider's customer experience, particularly for business travelers. Read More
Accor Launches Collection of Midscale Hotels
Business Travel News — Accor has launched what it called a new global midscale brand of dubbed Handwritten Collection, with 12 properties signed and seven set to debut by May 2023. Read More
W Scottsdale Adds New Suites in Time for the Super Bowl
Meetings & Conventions — The luxurious penthouse rooms are accessible by private elevator. Read More
Wyndham Looks Back at 2022 Milestones, Sets Sights on Continued Expansion
Insider Travel Report — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is setting its sights on continued expansion in 2023, following a banner year that saw the company cap multiple milestones and accomplishments across the globe. Read More
Choice Sets Up Radisson Loyalty Point Swap
Business Travel News — Following last year's acquisition of Radisson Hotel Group Americas, Choice Hotels International will allow members of the Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas loyalty programs to transfer points between them. Read More
U.S. Proposes New Consumer Protection Rules for Airline Passengers
Reuters — The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday proposed new rules to strengthen airline passenger protection and require airlines to provide vouchers that do not expire when passengers are unable to fly for certain pandemic-related reasons. Read More
Travel to the U.K. Will Soon Require an Online Permit and Fee
Afar Magazine — A new Electronic Travel Authorization system is slated to go into effect by 2024 for all international travelers arriving in the United Kingdom. Read More
Hawaii Considering Tourism Fee Bill
Travel Pulse — The state is looking to implement a "paradise pass" for $50 a year. Read More
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