In This Edition… Concur to launch a new user experience, flight service updates, Delta SkyMiles program changes, digital passport trial in Finland, 4 airline additions to the TSA PreCheck program, Amtrak orders more new trains, Hilton to install Tesla Universal Wall Connectors, airport lounge updates, many traveler tips, and more!
Dans cette édition… Concur fait un grand pas en avant regardant l’expérience utilisateur, des mises à jour sur les services de vol, des changements apportés au programme SkyMiles de Delta, l’essai du passeport numérique en Finlande, 4 compagnies aériennes se joignent au programme TSA PreCheck, Amtrak commande davantage de nouveaux trains, Hilton entend installer des connecteurs muraux universels pour Tesla, des mises à jour concernant les salons d’aéroport, de nombreux conseils pour les voyageurs, et plus encore!
How Elite Air Services Can Transform Executive Travel
With pandemic-era restrictions lifted and most organizations back to "business as usual," C-suite executives have resumed regular travel schedules. This presents an opportunity for travel decision-makers to reevaluate their corporate travel programs. Read More
5 Ways Your Business Can Increase Travel Policy Compliance
The cornerstone of any robust travel program is a strong corporate travel policy. Yet without the proper building blocks to raise compliance among your travelers, even the most comprehensive program may deliver benefits and cost savings that fall short of expectations. Read More
Rolling Out Concur’s New Booking Experience
Business Travel News — With SAP Concur's new booking experience making its debut in a few months, Concur Travel president Charlie Sultan sat down with BTN editors at the recent Global Business Travel Association convention in Dallas to detail highlights of the new experience and Concur's rollout plans. Read More
Delta to launch Atlanta flights to Santa Barbara and Fresno
Travel Weekly — The carrier will also start its first nonstop service between Seattle and Dallas/Fort Worth and begin year-round service in Aspen, Colo. Read More
United, Emirates Expand Codeshare to Mexico
Business Travel News — United Airlines and Emirates on Sept. 14 will expand their codeshare agreement to include nine destinations in Mexico. Read More
Delta Air Lines to Limit Sky Club Access, Makes it Harder to Earn SkyMiles Status
TravelPulse — Delta implements new rules for gaining status, accessing lounges. Read More
Lufthansa to Add N. American Routes, Frequencies in 2024
Business Travel News — Lufthansa in early June 2024 plans to add Frankfurt service to Raleigh-Durham and Minneapolis, two new U.S. destinations. Read More
Air Canada to Expand European Summer Schedule
Business Travel News — Air Canada in May 2024 is set to launch new year-round service between Montreal and Madrid and plans to increase frequencies from its 2023 schedule between Canada and several European cities. Read More
WestJet to Expand Calgary Winter Service
Business Travel News — WestJet beginning Oct. 30 will double its daily service between Calgary and Ottawa. Read More
Air Canada Adds Year-Round Service to Madrid from Montreal
Travel Market Report — Air Canada is expanding its route network. Read More
Delta Is the No. 1 Domestic Airline for On-Time Arrivals, Service, Comfort and More
CNBC — Bounce, a luggage storage company, compared U.S. airlines to determine which is the best domestic airline. Read More
Finland Launches First Trial of Digital Passports
BTN Europe — New document is being tested on flights from Helsinki to the UK. Read More
TSA Plans to Require Clear Members Show ID at the Airport
Travel Weekly — More stringent rules are coming for members of the Clear program, the TSA says. But Clear says it's developing a new way to transmit ID data to the agency. Read More
These Airports Let You Skip Security Lines for Free—No TSA PreCheck Needed
Afar Magazine — Select U.S. airports now give travelers the option to make a complimentary advance “fast pass” reservation to head to the front of the security line. Read More
TSA Adds Four More Airlines to PreCheck Program
Travel Market Report — The additions are all either regional or low-cost airlines. Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Brightline Sets Launch Date for Orlando Train Service
Travel Weekly — Starting Sept. 22, the high-speed rail line will connect Orlando with South Florida stops. Read More
Amtrak Orders More New Trains to Meet Growing Demand
The Points Guy — More than 80 Amtrak Airo trains are set to debut in 2026 along various routes that run from Toronto to Miami. Read More
8 Unspoken Rules of Public Transportation Around the World
Afar Magazine — Plus, general tips for being a polite rider anywhere. Read More
3 Things You Should Never Take From Hotel Rooms—And 3 You Can
Afar Magazine — Before you swipe that hotel souvenir, here’s a primer on what you can (and can’t) bring home. Read More
Hilton To Install Up To 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 Hotels
Insider Travel Report — Through an expanded agreement with Tesla, Hilton said that beginning in early 2024, up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors are slated to be installed at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, making Hilton’s planned EV charging network the largest of any hospitality company. Read More
IHG Near Term Openings Include Key Corporate Markets
Business Travel News — IHG has one of the largest global hotel construction pipelines. Recent and upcoming openings include Bellvue, Wash. and New York City. Read More
What It Means When You Have “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass
Afar Magazine — First class or coach, travelers can earn this inconvenient designation on any flight, international or domestic. Read More
These Are the World’s Largest Airports
Afar Magazine — When it comes to sheer landmass, these are the most sprawling air travel complexes out there. Read More
In Denver, United Airlines Unveils Its Largest United Club
Travel Weekly — The two-level lounge, located on the east side of Denver Airport's Concourse B, offers more than 600 seats. Read More
Capital One Opens New Airport Lounge at Washington Dulles
Afar Magazine — Afar Magazine go a sneak peek inside the new Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport that’s open to all. Read More
The Latest Trend in Travel: IV Infusion Therapies for Jet Lag Relief
Travel Market Report — These hotels offer sleep-deprived IV-style infusion treatments. Read More
China Drops Covid-test Rule for Incoming Travelers
Travel Weekly — The policy change is a milestone in its reopening to the rest of the world after a three-year isolation that began with the country's borders closing in March 2020. Read More
2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials Head to Minneapolis, Chula Vista
SportsTravel — The 2024 U.S Paralympic Team Trials for para swimming will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while the trials for para track and field will be held in Chula Vista, California. Both events will bring together nearly 200 athletes competing for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Team ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Summer Games in Paris. Read More
What’s the Best Way to Engage With and Honor Local Cultures When I Travel?
Afar Magazine — Experiencing a new culture can be one of the best parts about traveling—here’s how to engage with local communities respectfully. Read More