In This Edition… airline flight schedule updates, Air France to launch new business class cabin, United suspends routes due to aircraft shortage and change cancel policy, Delta to open a network of Delta One Clubs next year, new TSA scanners could end liquid ban, the latest on REAL ID, hotel updates, airlines offer free WI-FI, traveler tips, and much more!
How Changes in Standard of Care are Evolving for Post-Pandemic Travel
Risk management experts explore how COVID-19 duty of care expectations are evolving into a new standard of care for post-pandemic business travel. Read More
Air France to Introduce New Business-Class Cabin This Fall
Business Travel News — Air France in September will launch a new 48-seat business-class cabin on 12 Boeing 777-300s. The first flight with the new cabin will depart from New York-JFK, with the remaining 11 planes progressively rolled out afterward. Read More
Qantas to Launch Nonstop Flights from New York to Sydney
Afar Magazine — Just a short, 19.5-hour hop. Read More
United Suspends 7 Long-haul Routes for June Due to Aircraft Shortage
The Points Guy — Just three weeks before the start of June, the carrier is temporarily suspending seven routes for the month due to an aircraft shortage. Read More
Delta Limits Sky Club Access and Introduces Business Lounge Network
Travel Weekly — The carrier will begin opening a network of Delta One Clubs next year. Read More
United Airlines Is Changing Its Cancellation Policy Again
Afar Magazine — Don’t worry—it’s a good thing. Read More
Delta Air Lines has a New Longest Domestic Route from Seattle
Wheels Up Network — Delta has announced Seattle to Fort Lauderdale, becoming its longest domestic route from the Washington airport. Read More
United to Resume San Francisco-Melbourne Route
Business Travel News — United Airlines will resume its nonstop San Francisco-Melbourne service in June with three weekly flights. Read More
TSA Expects Record-Breaking Travel This Summer
Aviation Pros — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is one of many airports taking precautions to prepare for the upcoming travel season with new terminal additions and a major runway upgrade. Read More
New Technology Could End Airport Liquid Ban
Travel Pulse — New scanners in use at select airports could become more widespread. Read More
With One Year to Deadline, U.S. Travel Calls for Extension of REAL ID Act in Wake of Pandemic
Wheels Up Network — U.S. Travel is calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act, which is set to take full effect on May 3, 2023. Read More
The Real ID Deadline Is May 2023
Afar Magazine — If you don’t have a Real ID, valid passport, or other acceptable form of identification by then, you won’t be allowed to fly domestically. Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
New High-Speed Train Routes Are Coming to Europe
Afar Magazine — Two of Europe’s largest railway companies are merging to create a high-speed network that will better connect five countries. Read More
Car Rental Customer Satisfaction Drops
Auto Rental News — In a study of major car rental brands, satisfaction dipped 1.3% to an ACSI score of 75 (out of 100). Read More
Lyft Brings Carpooling Back to More US Cities
The Verge — Only two riders will be allowed per vehicle… Read More
European Hotel Prices Exceed Pre-pandemic Levels
Business Travel News Europe — Average daily rates are now about 6 percent higher than pre-Covid rates... Read More
The Future of the American Travel Workforce
Afar Magazine — Staff shortages continue to trouble hotels, restaurants, airports, and more, presenting an opportunity to rebuild a more diverse, dynamic travel industry. Read More
Hilton Says It Has Bounced Back Strong From Omicron Woes
Travel Weekly — CEO Chris Nassetta said a strong finish to Q1 has continued into April, with demand picking up "meaningfully month over month." Read More
These Airlines Are Now Offering Free Wi-Fi
Afar Magazine — A growing number of airlines are trialing free Wi-Fi on flights—for a limited time, at least. Read More
Why Airfares Have Gotten So High
View From the Wing — Travel hasn’t fully returned to 2019 levels, so why have prices risen so much? Fuel prices can limit which flights operate profitably, but fuel isn’t the current binding constraint on supply. And it’s not just a desire of airlines to make back the money they lost during the pandemic. Read More
E.U. Lifts Mask Requirement for Air Travel as Pandemic Ebbs
Northstar Meetings Group — While the new recommendations take effect May 16, face-covering rules might vary by airline. Read More
I’m Overseas and I’ve Tested Positive. What Now?
New York Times (subscription may be required) — “Understand the rules for the country you’re departing from and understand that those rules may change,” said Erika Richter. Read More
Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?
Afar Magazine — Experts weigh in on the safest approach to travel after the federal mask mandate was abruptly dropped. Read More
CDC Restates Recommendation for Masks on Planes, Trains
Travel Weekly — The recommendation comes despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation. Read More
How to Adapt Your Incentive Program When Increasing Sales is NOT Your First Priority
Creative Group — In a post-pandemic world, new business challenges are cropping up every day. And here’s an interesting one… how should you adapt your incentive program when increasing sales is NOT your first priority? Creative Group shares how to incent the right behaviors to solve today’s business challenges! Read More
Modernizing Your Incentive Program
Creative Group — It’s amazing how simple program enhancements – like offering rewards in real-time – can dramatically drive business results! Check out how Creative Group helped a client achieve 22.7% YOY revenue growth in overall sales in their latest case study. Read More
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