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Direct Travel News Brief

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.

June 5, 2018

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... Continue reading

May 22, 2018

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 -... Continue reading

May 8, 2018

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... Continue reading

April 24, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: business travel per-diems rise, Alaska Airlines retires Virgin America brand and trims carry-on bag size, Uber to add safety features to its app and add... Continue reading

April 10, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: the latest services and routes for airlines, Delta cyberattack, TSA might ask travelers to remove food from carry-on bags to reduce x-ray clutter, U.S.... Continue reading

March 27, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: travelers hit the road for spring break - an influx in airline passengers, TSA’s 2018 spring break tips, Google brings free Wi-Fi to Mexico, hotel expansions... Continue reading

March 13, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: ensuring proper program management across the world with an international travel policy checklist, international airline updates, TSA safety and security... Continue reading

February 27, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: United Airlines tests new boarding process, Will facial recognition speed up airport security lines, Airbnb appeals to the luxury market with 'Airbnb Plus',... Continue reading

February 13, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: leveraging employee travel expense data, in-flight Wi-Fi availability growth, TSA Pre ✓® expansion to include more airlines, reasons to take the train vs.... Continue reading

January 30, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: new flights routes, biometrics for security, security wait time check app, tips for staying healthy while traveling, and more! Continue reading