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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.

October 5, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… Real ID deadline extended, US to reopen to fully vaccinated air travelers from 33 countries in November, Delta cut its Best Fare Guarantee program,... Continue reading

September 21, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… updates on country travel restrictions, Delta Air Lines changes boarding process, Southwest continues oboard alcohol ban, flight service updates,... Continue reading

September 7, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… travel restrictions relating to COVID, new flight routes, AA to re-open lounges, Delta adds A321neo to fleet, ITA to become Italy’s national carrier,... Continue reading

August 24th, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… Canada travel requirement, France requires health pass before travel, the standard per diem for fiscal year 2022, American extends alcohol ban, United... Continue reading

August 10, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… airlines flight/service updates, Delta eliminates some same-day standby fees, corporate travel outlook improves, expedited security programs, the... Continue reading

July 27, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… US extends Mexico, Canada border restrictions through August 21st, air travel outlook is positive, U.S. customs pre-clearance at more foreign... Continue reading

July 13, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… Europe launches digital travel pass, US business travelers are willing to get back on the road, but they expect their companies to adopt more flexible... Continue reading

June 29, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… updates on the us border closures with Canada and Mexico, EU eases cross-border travel restrictions, new airline flight service updates, TSA reminder... Continue reading

June 15, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… the CDC updated the International Travel Guidelines, business travel is rebounding, new flight routes, commercial supersonic air travel returns,... Continue reading

June 1, 2021

In this edition of the Direct Travel News Brief… U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico will remain restricted through at least June 21, fully vaccinated travelers now able to enter EU countries without... Continue reading