In this edition of the Travel News Brief: travel as a procurement category, the status of the 737, airline service and route updates, more on REAL ID, Hertz technology updates, coping with jetlag, smart ways to carry cash while traveling, stay healthy on the road, cost-cutting for meetings, measuring your travel program's ROI, and more!
Your travel program has a direct impact on your company’s bottom line, so it’s essential that travel managers, travel buyers, procurement, and finance understand its effectiveness. Read More
Business Travel News — Unlike other categories, travel comes with an operational and management component that is critical…Read More
Reuters — Some U.S. airlines are willing to pick up their 737 MAX jets from Boeing Co as soon as December if the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approves delivery of the grounded planes before new pilot training is agreed. Read More
USA Today — The Boeing 737 Max has been grounded since March following two fatal crashes. Boeing has said it hopes to have the plane recertified by December. Read More
Skift — In the world of airline loyalty programs, many are waiting for the other shoe to drop: Will American and Delta raise requirements for earning airline elite status? Read More
Travel Market Report — The carrier introduced several hospitality services, including bistro-style dining, hot towel service, welcome cocktails, and more. Read More
Travel Market Report — The new route will operate via the carrier’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 aircraft by October 2020. Read More
Travel Market Report — The carrier launched regular flight service with the new first-of-its-kind jet this weekend from Chicago O’Hare Airport. Read More
USA Today — United Airlines plans to add larger overhead bins on most of its planes in a bid to improve boarding and take a major stress out of travel. Read More
Travel Market Report — The country is requiring visitors from visa waiver countries to have a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority before traveling. Read More
Travel Market Report — DHS is reportedly looking for technology that will help automate the REAL ID adoption process. Read More
Travel Market Report — After years of waiting, Poland has officially been designated as a member of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which allows Polish citizens and nationals to travel to the U.S. for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days, without a visa. Read More
Successful Meetings — U.S. travelers will soon require a Real ID or approved passport to board domestic flights. Read More
Northstar Meetings Group — Come October 2020, U.S. travelers will require a Real ID or approved passport to board domestic flights...Read More
GBTA Blog — On October 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement the final phase of REAL ID enforcement, requiring Americans to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of authenticated ID to go through airport security checkpoints. Read More
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Skift — Hertz recently upgraded its internal and fleet management systems, helping it overcome the hurdles that are bogging down Avis. Read More
USA Today — My experience riding a bus to hail an Uber at Los Angeles International Airport's new LAX-it pickup area was breezy. Read More
Chicago Business Journal — United Airlines inked a new partnership with Timeshifter, which has developed an app that helps people cope with jet lag. Read More
SmarterTravel — These tips will help you carry money safely and elegantly when you travel. Read More
Business Travel News — Next year, Lufthansa will begin determining loyalty program status on a new points-based structure rather than mileage flown. Beginning Jan. 1, Lufthansa will give a flat number of points per flight based on the class flown and whether the flight was intercontinental or intracontinental. Read More
Successful Meetings — Be careful where you sit. Read More
Smarter Travel — These nine tips will help you make it to your destination with your sanity—and your comfort—fully intact. Read More
Successful Meetings — Try these 5 ways to catch more Zs…Read More
Creative Group — When it comes to corporate meetings and incentives, do you know how to squeeze the most out of every opportunity? Luckily, we do. And we’re freely sharing our cost cutting tips with you. Read on and feel free to share with your co-workers and friends. Read More
Northstar Meetings Group — Look for these trends to drive event catering and culinary decisions in the coming year. Read More
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