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March 18, 5:21 PM

American Airlines Gate Agent’s New Rule: Try To Board Before Your Turn? Then Say Goodbye To Your Carry-On!

American Airlines Gate Agent’s New Rule: Try To Board Before Your Turn? Then Say Goodbye To Your Carry-On! | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Back in the fall I broke news that American Airlines was testing new tech to enforce boarding groups at its gates. One gate agent in Dallas, though, doesn’t think that’s enough. They threaten passengers with additional consequences for trying to board out of turn.
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July 14, 4:44 PM

US Companies Risk Losing Trillions in Sales by Underinvesting in Business Travel, New Study Finds: Here’s The New Informations, Find Out Now

US Companies Risk Losing Trillions in Sales by Underinvesting in Business Travel, New Study Finds: Here’s The New Informations, Find Out Now | Business Travel | Scoop.it
US businesses are missing out on $2.4 trillion in sales due to underinvestment in business travel, with a modest increase offering significant returns.
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May 21, 12:56 PM

FAA limits Newark flights amid runway, staffing issues

FAA limits Newark flights amid runway, staffing issues | Business Travel | Scoop.it
FAA cuts flight rates at Newark airport to ease delays caused by construction, staffing shortages and equipment issues.
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April 28, 4:04 PM

Marriott International to Acquire the citizenM Brand

Marriott International to Acquire the citizenM Brand | Business Travel | Scoop.it
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM, a uniqu
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April 11, 9:54 PM

What US Tariffs Mean for Your Travel Plans as the Aviation Industry Including American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and the Hospitality Sector Brace for Fallout: New Report You Need to Know

What US Tariffs Mean for Your Travel Plans as the Aviation Industry Including American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and the Hospitality Sector Brace for Fallout: New Report You Need to Know | Business Travel | Scoop.it
US tariffs are directly affecting your travel plans by weakening the dollar, raising the cost of airline operations and hotel services, and creating widespread uncertainty that’s slowing demand.
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April 1, 3:03 PM

Air Canada Says US Bookings Down 10% as Trade War Rages On - Bloomberg

Air Canada Says US Bookings Down 10% as Trade War Rages On - Bloomberg | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Air Canada says demand for flights between Canadian and US cities is weak for the spring and summer months, as Canadians respond to the trade war by avoiding trips south.
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March 19, 3:00 AM

United jet suffered navigation parts failure before injury incident -March 18, 2025 at 02:30 pm EDT

United jet suffered navigation parts failure before injury incident -March 18, 2025 at 02:30 pm EDT | Business Travel | Scoop.it
A United Airlines Boeing 787 jetliner on a January 24 flight bound for Washington from Lagos suffered a failure of two key parts for navigation before a sudden unexpected aircraft movement le
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March 13, 4:43 PM

Earnings Outlook on DC Accident, Soft Demand - Bloomberg

Earnings Outlook on DC Accident, Soft Demand - Bloomberg | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Two of the biggest US airlines slashed their financial forecasts and a host of major retailers warned of consumer weakness ahead, adding to concerns about a potential recession.
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February 24, 2:34 PM

Starwood Brand Set to Re-Emerge After SH Name Change | Business Travel News

Starwood Brand Set to Re-Emerge After SH Name Change | Business Travel News | Business Travel | Scoop.it
This month, SH Hotels & Resorts will change its name to Starwood Hotels, a name returning to the hospitality landscape nearly a decade after Marriott International acquired and integrated Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The company's CEO, Raul Leal, spoke to BTN's Michael B. Baker about the rebrand, Starwood's plans to court corporate travel and the company's growth plans.  
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February 3, 4:00 PM

Earnings call transcript: Southwest Airlines Q4 2024 beats EPS estimates By

Earnings call transcript: Southwest Airlines Q4 2024 beats EPS estimates
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January 23, 7:32 PM

American Airlines (AAL) 4Q 2024 earnings

American Airlines (AAL) 4Q 2024 earnings | Business Travel | Scoop.it

"American spent much of the last year working to reverse the fallout of a business travel sales strategy that pushed for direct bookings instead of travel agencies. American has since abandoned that failed strategy and last year said that previous approach would cost it 1.5 billion in 2024 revenue."

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January 15, 12:55 PM

TSA enforces REAL ID requirements for commercial flights

TSA enforces REAL ID requirements for commercial flights | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Yesterday, The Transportation Security Administration published a final rule of enforcement on REAL ID requirements.
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January 10, 12:53 PM

Delta Air Surges After Bet on Premium-Cabin Products Pays Off

Delta Air Surges After Bet on Premium-Cabin Products Pays Off | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Delta Air Lines Inc. jumped the most in more than four years after reaping the benefits of robust demand for its lucrative premium seats, a trend the airline said shows no sign of retreat.
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January 2, 1:35 PM

Delta reigns supreme as the most on-time US airline. Here's how its rivals compare.

Delta reigns supreme as the most on-time US airline. Here's how its rivals compare. | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Delta was the most on-time airline in the US in 2024, followed closely by United. Here are the full rankings for on-time airline performance globally.
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May 27, 4:21 PM

Southwest sets baggage fee effective May 28 –

Southwest sets baggage fee effective May 28 – | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Starting on May 28, most passengers on Southwest flights have to pay an additional baggage fee, a change from the company’s longstanding Bags Fly Free policy.
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May 1, 8:10 PM

U.S. travel and tourism industry declines amid tariffs, ICE concerns

U.S. travel and tourism industry declines amid tariffs, ICE concerns | Business Travel | Scoop.it

“Trump’s policies and pronouncements have produced a negative sentiment shift toward the U.S. among international travelers,” the firm said.

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April 18, 6:47 PM

canadians cancel u.s. business trips: From boardrooms to backlash: Canadians call off U.S. business travel in droves, citing Trump's tariffs and uncertainty at the border amid political strain

canadians cancel u.s. business trips: From boardrooms to backlash: Canadians call off U.S. business travel in droves, citing Trump's tariffs and uncertainty at the border amid political strain | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Canadians cancel U.S. business trips as fears grow over Trumps new tariffs, visa crackdowns, and rising tensions at the border. Business leaders like Oscar Acosta are pulling out of major U.S. events, worried about detentions and long-term bans like the one Canadian entrepreneur Jasmine Mooney faced. With air travel between the two countries down nearly 40% and trips canceled into 2027, corporate Canada is turning inward. From banking to tech, professionals are choosing safety over opportunity.
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April 4, 4:23 PM

United Airlines announces expansion of services out of San Francisco International Airport as Trump tariffs hang in the background

United Airlines announces expansion of services out of San Francisco International Airport as Trump tariffs hang in the background | Business Travel | Scoop.it
While United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby acknowledged the economic anxiety and market turmoil tariffs have caused in the aftermath of their announcement Wednesday, he believes the Trump administration will adjust if the economy suffers.
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March 27, 1:25 PM

Travellers say they'd pay $100 a year to keep popular app from shutting down

Travellers say they'd pay $100 a year to keep popular app from shutting down | Business Travel | Scoop.it
The app will stop working on April 1, 2025.
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March 18, 5:21 PM

American Airlines Gate Agent’s New Rule: Try To Board Before Your Turn? Then Say Goodbye To Your Carry-On!

American Airlines Gate Agent’s New Rule: Try To Board Before Your Turn? Then Say Goodbye To Your Carry-On! | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Back in the fall I broke news that American Airlines was testing new tech to enforce boarding groups at its gates. One gate agent in Dallas, though, doesn’t think that’s enough. They threaten passengers with additional consequences for trying to board out of turn.
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March 12, 12:13 PM

Southwest CEO: Employees ‘Want’ Assigned Seating, Paid Bags | AirlineGeeks.com

Southwest CEO: Employees ‘Want’ Assigned Seating, Paid Bags | AirlineGeeks.com | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Southwest will shift away from its beloved two free checked bags policy, a move that CEO Bob Jordan said many employees prefer.
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February 11, 12:14 PM

With new cabin products coming, Southwest accelerates NDC development: Travel Weekly

With new cabin products coming, Southwest accelerates NDC development: Travel Weekly | Business Travel | Scoop.it
Southwest is ramping up NDC investment as the airline prepares to sell extra-legroom seats and introduce assigned seating.
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January 28, 5:58 PM

US Appeals Court Blocks Airline 'Junk Fee' Disclosure Rule Over Procedural Error But Lawsuit Remains Open

US Appeals Court Blocks Airline 'Junk Fee' Disclosure Rule Over Procedural Error But Lawsuit Remains Open | Business Travel | Scoop.it
A US appeals court has blocked a Biden Administration-era rule that would have forced airlines to display ‘junk fees’ like how much it would cost to check a bag or cancel a ticket prominently on their websites during the first step of a flight booking. The Department of Transportation (DOT) initially proposed the rule in…
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January 17, 2:07 PM

Want to Visit Europe in 2025? You'll Need to Apply for New Travel Authorization

Want to Visit Europe in 2025? You'll Need to Apply for New Travel Authorization | Business Travel | Scoop.it
How to apply for the UK's new ETA visa waiver starting Jan. 8, and what to know about the ETIAS application coming for the rest of Europe.
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January 14, 12:16 PM

U.S. DOJ Files Suit to Stop Amex GBT Purchase of CWT | Business Travel News

U.S. DOJ Files Suit to Stop Amex GBT Purchase of CWT | Business Travel News | Business Travel | Scoop.it
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to block American Express Global Business Travel from completing its proposed $570 million transaction to buy CWT.
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January 2, 3:10 PM

A look back at U.S. airlines' wild 2024, from door plugs to bankruptcy

A look back at U.S. airlines' wild 2024, from door plugs to bankruptcy | Business Travel | Scoop.it
The U.S. airline industry had another busy year while strong demand buoyed stocks into the end of the year.
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