Category Archives: Travel Industry

Companies Continue to Discuss Managed Travel 2.0 and its Impact on Business Travel

With the Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) annual convention less than 90 days away, it’s becoming very clear as to what will, once again, be an important topic–Managed Travel 2.0 (also called “open booking”). I find this to be such … Continue reading

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Delta, United, & US Airways Now Alerting Passengers of TSA Pre✓ Status

Delta, United, and US Airways are now alerting qualified business travelers of their Pre✓ status with a “TSA Pre✓” alert on mobile and paper boarding passes. Continue reading

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FAA Lifts Grounding: Dreamliners Are Back in Service

After months of being grounded due to a faulty battery system, the FAA has lifted the grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Continue reading

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Airline Exchange Fees On the Rise: How will this affect business travel?

Last week, United Airlines announced an increase in their fees for exchanges and then this week, U.S. Air made the same announcement. I suppose it’s only a matter of time before Delta and other airlines join this game of Follow the Leader. But how will this affect business travel? Continue reading

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Delta Downsizes Lavatory Space for More Seats

Delta Airlines will be introducing a new and improved (?) SMALLER lavatory on their 737-900′s to maximize space for more seats. Continue reading

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TSA Pre✓ Quick Guide Security Location Chart

The TSA Pre✓ program continues to expand, currently serving 40 airports, with more to come throughout the year. The trick is, knowing which airports are in the program and where to locate the Pre✓ security point at each participating airport. We are … Continue reading

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2013 Corporate Travel Index: Per Deim Rates Are Out

The 2013 edition of the Corporate Travel Index, Business Travel News’ magazine which publishes per diem rates and averages for the top 200 cities around the world was released March 18. If you were wondering how they come up with … Continue reading

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Delta to Make Investments in Customer Experience

It’s no wonder Delta Airlines is consistently voted the best run and most admired airline by industry insiders and business travelers alike. One of the ways Delta stays ahead of other carriers is by constantly improving customer comfort and superior … Continue reading

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Airport Service Quality Awards Announced

Have you ever wondered which airport ranks number one by travelers? There are several airports I travel through on a regular basis, but I’ve only had a few opportunities to experience the airports that have earned the Airport Service Quality … Continue reading

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TSA Updates Rules for Carry-ons

Just when you thought you finally understood all the TSA carry-on rules, they change them again–this time, to more closely match international standards. The TSA will now allow travelers to carry small pocket knives onto passenger planes for the first … Continue reading

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