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Spotnana in Direct Integration With Premier Inn, UK Lodging Chain

Partnership will provide TMC’s access to over 900 hotels in Europe…

Delta Sees Corporate Sales Increase by Double Digits in First Quarter

Executives on earnings call say demand continues despite fuel-driven fare hikes…

US Travelers Are Aware of REAL ID, But Not Strict Luggage Rules Enforcement

Research from Global Rescue shows more than 50% not or slightly aware of tighter rule application…

Delta Raises Checked Bag Fee by $10

Delta Air Lines became the third US carrier in a week to raise its fee for checked bags. The changes would bring the fee to……

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Names in the News 4-8-26

Appointments and promotions at IndiGo and Starwood Hotels…

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Location, Location, Location 4-8-26

Openings in Chattanooga, Tenn.; Madison, Ala.; Denver; Charleston, S.C,; and Nanjing, China…

ConferenceDirect Partners With Reposite, Meeting Planning Tool

Travel Disruption Tech Company Lumo in Partnership With Agentic AI Provider BizTrip AI

Arrangement promises to enable travelers to proactively avoid problems…

Navan Introduces AI Audit Engine

Tool screens for risk factors…

United To Offer Tiered Fare Structure in Premium Cabins

Options will be available on long-haul international, transcontinental US and select Hawaii flights…

US Air Cancellation Rates Up in December and for All of 2025, says DOT

Southwest had lowest rate in December, Spirit highest…

BT4Europe calls on European Parliament to Simplify Business Travel Rules

Organization of business travel associations calls for targeted exemption…

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX airplane flying high above a snow-covered mountain peak, surrounded by a sea of clouds. The aircraft features the airline’s branding, including a portrait logo on the tail and the word “Alaska” written on the fuselage. The clear blue sky provides a striking contrast to the white clouds and mountain below.

Alaska Provides Details of New International Business Class

Equipment is geared to Europe and Asia expansion…