Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

American Airlines Adds Touchless ID in Multiple Airports
Loyalty program members will be eligible for ‘streamlined process’ Members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage loyalty program traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LaGuardia……
May 30, 2025
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IHG and Singapore Airlines in Business Program Partnership
Arrangement follows hotel company’s alliance with Virgin Australia IHG Hotels & Resorts and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced a partnership that will bring together their……
May 29, 2025
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Bangkok Ranked Top Destination for Digital Nomads in Survey
Research from hotelwithtub.com shows New York as most expensive location Bangkok is the best destination for digital nomads in 2025, according to a new……
May 29, 2025
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Amex GBT Announces New AI-Powered Business Travel Solutions
Tools are available to Egencia customers American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has announced new AI-powered customer solutions for business travelers. The large……
May 29, 2025
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JetBlue and United in Loyalty Program Partnership
Blue Sky is name for collaboration that enables earnings points at both carriers JetBlue and United Airlines announced Blue Sky, a collaboration that gives……
May 29, 2025
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Name in the News 5-28-25
Appointments at Envest Global Envest Global, a sustainable aviation data provider, has named Glenn Thorsen as head of global business development, with a focus……
May 28, 2025
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Location, Location, Location 5-28-25
Opening in Shanghai Shanghai — Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium has opened in the heart of Xujiahui Sports Park, a sports and cultural exchange……
May 28, 2025
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Southwest Reveals Charges for Checked Bags
First bag will cost $35 and second $45 Southwest Airlines, which announced the end of its long-held free bag check policy in March, revealed……
May 28, 2025
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JTB Travel Launches Cloud-Based Travel Management Platform
Company says it is first TMC first to offer Spotnana platform across owned points of sale JTB Business Travel, a service brand of JTB……
May 28, 2025
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American Airlines Opens 2 New Lounges in Philadelphia
Both Flagship and Admirals Club facilities make debuts American Airlines announced it has opened new Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Philadelphia International Airport.……
May 27, 2025
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Hahnair Launches Distriply One to enable broader access to NDC
Product provides all travel sellers with extensive portfolio of content Hahnair announced the launch of Distriply One, the debut product under the recently launched……
May 27, 2025
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US Business Travelers Exploring International Markets, Says Data
Research from Corporate Traveler and FCM Travel sees higher bookings to multiple countries US corporate travelers have started to explore more international markets and……
May 23, 2025
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