In This Edition… BTN’s travel buyer handbook, IRS increases mileage rate, airlines trim schedules, flight service updates, Delta expands codeshare with Kenya Airways, American launches Mobile ID at DFW, tips for expediting Global Entry application, long security waits at SF amid travel surge, BWH Hotel Group updates, Choice Hotel acquires Radisson Hotel Group Americas, Europe to add Visitor Fee, traveler tips, and much more!
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Business Travel News — Business travel is on the move in 2022, but it won't be without complexities. Business Travel News' annual answer book can help. It's for travel managers looking to optimize their travel programs in 2022 or for companies looking to establish a program for the first time. Read More
Travel Weekly — Almost three quarters of business leaders expect their companies to resume corporate travel over the next two years, a new study reveals. And nearly half of firms that did not fly prior to the pandemic expect to do so by 2024. Read More
Travel Daily Media — Global leisure and business flight bookings have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, while spending on cruise lines, buses and trains saw sharp improvements this year, according to a new report from Mastercard Economics Institute. Read More
Business Travel News — The IRS is increasing the standard rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a car, van, pickup or panel truck for business purposes by four cents per mile... Read More
Business Travel News — U.S. airlines navigate a vexing brew of airport construction, FAA staff shortages, pilot and crew shortages and a changing demand environment as summer travel goes into full swing. Read More
CNBC — The carrier will remove 50 daily flights from EWR next month in an effort to reduce delays that have disrupted travelers' plans this year... Read More
The Points Guy — The airline route-map adjustments may have slowed down in recent months, but Delta is still making some notable network cuts. Read More
Travel Market Report — From Brisbane, guests will be able to connect to 20 other Australian cities via United’s partnership with Virgin Australia. Read More
NBC News — The airline will suspend services to some airports in Iowa, New York and Ohio beginning Sept. 7, according to a company statement. Read More
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways have expanded their codeshare agreement to include additional U.S. markets as well as more flights within Africa. Read More
Afar Magazine — The government is pushing carriers to have a plan to make sure summer travel isn’t a total “flightmare.” Read More
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines in May once again ranked first for monthly on-time performance, according to a new Cirium report. The carrier has been in the top spot for four of the five months of 2022, coming in behind only Alaska Airlines and American Airlines in March. Read More
Business Travel News — United Airlines and its United Airlines Ventures investment arm have signed an agreement with Dimensional Energy to purchase at least 300 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over 20 years. Read More
Afar Magazine — The carrier is upping its inflight food and beverage game and we’re not upset about it. Read More
Live and Let’s Fly — Already, the lifting of the mandatory testing requirement appears to be working. United Airlines, which offers more international traffic than any U.S. carrier in terms of available seat miles, has reported a surge in interest in international travel. Read More
Wheels Up Network — After beginning construction in 2020, Delta Sky Club celebrates the completed renovation of the Nashville International Airport (BNA) lounge. The reimagined space adds over 10,000 square feet and nearly 200 seats to the original Club. Read More
BBC — UK airlines have been told to cancel flights they can't deliver this summer to stop a rerun of May's travel chaos. Read More
Business Travel News — Still in pilot phase, the digital identification process takes roughly five seconds, according to the Dallas-based carrier. Read More
Afar Magazine — There are currently long waits for Global Entry interviews—but there’s a secret way to cut the line. Read More
Aviation Pros — Travelers showing up at San Francisco International Airport have been finding longer, slower-moving security lines than they've anticipated over the last several days, leaving some to fret over whether they'll make their flights. Read More
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
CNBC —Tony Capuano, Marriott CEO, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss if this summer is the strongest the company has seen, if Secretary Raimondo’s aspirations for 90 million tourists will come to fruition and more. Read More
Hospitality Net — With more than 4,500 hotels in nearly 100 countries, BWH Hotel Group® is demonstrating their commitment to environmental and social responsibility by joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. Read More
Travel Pulse — May jobs report shows growth in the sector but still remains below a full recovery. Read More
Travel Market Report — The parent company of Best Western is expanding its presence in the Middle East. Read More
Travel Weekly — With Radisson Hotel Group Americas in its stable, Choice Hotels International will soon be a much more serious contender within the upscale and upper-upscale hospitality segments. Read More
Travel Weekly — Choice will take on the franchise business, operations and intellectual property of a total of 624 hotels across the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Read More
Travel Market Report — Shipping luggage is safe and reliable, but there are some things to avoid. Read More
Travel Pulse — Travelers will need to register through the European Travel Information and Authorization System… Read More
Afar Magazine — Under European Union consumer protection laws, passengers are entitled to up to 600 euros for delays, cancellations, and getting bumped from a flight. Read More
The Points Guy — Remember the 5G C-band dispute from this past January… Read More
NPR — At airports this summer, it may almost appear as if the pandemic never happened. The long security lines, the crowded gates, the jam-packed planes; they're all back. And so too are soaring prices and extra fees. Read More
Prevue Meetings — Craig Steffenson, Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, shares how F&B is evolving—and how to stay ahead of the game. Read More
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