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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.

August 14, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Airlines adding more routes, Rising fuel costs affect Canada fares, The future of security at small airports, Self-driving taxis, Hotel updates, How the... Continue reading

July 31, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Learn how travelers can save money on a business trip with mobile solutions, American okays carry-on bags for Basic Economy Tickets, Airlines add flight... Continue reading

July 17, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: Delta warns of higher fares, American Airlines & Hyatt phase out plastics, airlines bid on Cuba routes, Waze will provide traffic data to US cities, tips to... Continue reading

July 3, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: airlines increase flight service, everything you need to know about TSA's new carry-on rules for powders, U.S. customs in Orlando with facial recognition,... Continue reading

June 19, 2018

In this edition of the Travel News Brief: airline flight updates, Alaska Airlines ranked the best traditional carrier, airlines expect fare increases because of rising fuel costs, TSA tips & tricks,... Continue reading

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