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If you’re getting back in the travel groove for the first time since the pandemic started, you might be a little sad to learn that some of t...
In a little bit of good news for business travelers, England and Scotland will no longer require vaccinated travelers to take a COVID test a...
In October of 2021, the Italian airline Alitalia quietly ceased to exist, leaving many travelers wondering what happened and what would repl...
With COVID sticking around and the supply chain mess still in full swing, traveling right now has some challenges. Rental car options still ...
Update - 1/19/21 5G is officially live. Despite airline lobby group Airlines for America's letter to the Biden admin asking for increased bu...
As the new year begins, so does business travel. Well, at least it’s supposed to. If you were traveling over the past couple of weeks, you m...
As another rollercoaster year comes to a close, we are grateful for partners like you. So much so, that our Relationship Management team was...
Update 12/13: After closing their borders on November 25 due to Omicron variant concerns, Israel is set to reopen to all visitors - includin...
American Airlines just revamped their AAdvantage loyalty program, simplifying the way travelers can earn elite status. In a massive departur...
It’s no secret that ridesharing has had a bumpy year. Travelers have seen long wait times, unexplained driver cancellations, and a massive i...
The return of international travel to the United States officially has a start date. On November 8th, fully vaccinated international travele...
The UK has loosened up their entry requirements for fully vaccinated travelers. As of October 4th, business travelers - both British citizen...
The summer of ever-changing travel restrictions continues. Two months after opening up for vaccinated Americans and allowing them to travel ...
If air travel seems a bit more complicated to you these days, you’re not alone: the current travel landscape definitely has some challenges....
It’s a good thing most of us are used to packing our masks before hitting the road. The TSA announced yesterday that travelers will continue...
Last week Delta made it easier for all travelers to adjust their itineraries on the fly. You might have heard about the unprecedented hold t...
Starting on August 2, travelers from both the U.S. and EU who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are free to travel to England once again...
Current as of 9/17/21 Canada is officially welcoming back American travelers. Starting on August 9th, business travelers who are fully vacci...
As the world continues to open back up, international travel is beginning to make a comeback. But if your passport expired during the pandem...
Hilton is no longer offering daily housekeeping services. Starting last week, Hilton made their proactive daily housekeeping optional for al...
Travel is on the upswing, and as many travelers get back on the road they find themselves running into longer lines at security checkpoints ...
After weeks of discussions and considerations, seven countries in the European Union have officially begun using EU Digital COVID Certificat...
This week the CDC announced that over 50% of the US population is now vaccinated against COVID-19, which means 50% of Americans are now prou...
Updated on 5/20/21 Last week the CDC announced an exciting new guideline: fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask in most indoor ...
Returning home from international travel just got a little bit easier. On Friday, the CDC updated its guidance allowing international air pa...
As summer quickly approaches and vaccine distribution continues, major airlines are beginning to ramp up their efforts to reopen airport lou...
Now that fully vaccinated business travelers can travel freely in the U.S. without quarantines or negative COVID tests, many businesses are ...
The REAL ID deadline has been pushed back once again. Last month we dove into the REAL ID Act and laid out the requirements to get compliant...
As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up across the country, discussions about vaccine passports (or digital health passports) continue to r...
In some good news for companies who are ready to begin traveling again, the CDC said late last week that fully vaccinated travelers are allo...
With the vaccine rollout well underway, countries are starting to make announcements about waiving quarantine and testing restrictions for t...
We’ve talked about this before here on the AmTrav Blog (if you’re new here, welcome!), so you may already know about the REAL ID Act. But th...
After a long five year hiatus, United Airlines is officially coming back to New York’s JFK Airport. Beginning on March 28th, United will res...
Thanks to a steady rise in vaccinations (and spring breakers everywhere), the TSA saw its busiest days in over a year last weekend. While th...
With the vaccine rollout well underway, there’s hope that travel will start to pick up this summer. While this is great news for companies a...
Hyatt and Marriott now offer complimentary on-site COVID-19 tests at select properties for any guest scheduled to fly back to the United Sta...
Dulles International Airport (IAD) has partnered with XpresCheck to offer on-site COVID-19 testing. The pop-up testing facility is slated to...
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has partnered with XpresCheck to offer on site COVID-19 testing. The pop-up testing facility...
After an almost two year grounding following two fatal crashes a couple of years ago, the Boeing 737 MAX is back in the air. Four major dome...
It’s now a federal mandate that international travelers must test negative for COVID-19 72-hours (or less) before being allowed back into th...
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the latest airport to offer in-airport Covid-19 testing on site. They’ve partnered with Carbon Heal...
Current as of 3/4/21 A few weeks ago we explored the idea of digital vaccine - or health - passports as a factor in the return to internatio...
Last week President Biden issued an Executive Order that, at a glance, seems to complicate the return home from an international trip. We to...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday that beginning on January 26, 2021, all passengers traveling into t...
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) is the latest airport to offer in-airport Covid-19 testing on site. Doctors Test Centers has partnered with S...
In the spirit of making business travel personal and keeping it fun, here's AmTrav's very own relationship manager Ann Keen wishing you a mu...
Last week in our 2021 business travel predictions we mentioned that we expect to see COVID testing requirements for travelers continue along...
Hawaii has started to open its borders, and if you travel there on business we have some advice to help you stay productive. Beginning today...
One of the biggest hurdles in getting back to business is the mandatory 14-day quarantines that some destinations are requiring for incoming...
Current as of October 14, 2020
This Op-Ed first appeared August 18, 2020 on The Beat.
This week a number of major airlines, including American, Delta, United, and Alaska Airlines, eliminated most change fees for domestic airli...
Delta Airlines, Hilton Hotels, and Hertz joined us yesterday for Part 3 of our Ask Me Anything Series. They provided inside access to their ...
Like many travel managers out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of keeping your travelers safe as companies be...
Southwest Airlines and Wyndham Hotels joined us this past Tuesday for Part 2 of our Ask Me Anything Series. They provided inside access to t...
While your team begins to travel again and you’re faced with the task of creating a travel policy to keep your travelers safe, the AmTrav te...
As a travel manager, you are likely facing tough questions, rapid change, and concerns about sending your travelers on the road. We want to ...
Like many travel managers out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of keeping your travelers safe as companies be...
American Airlines, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and Omni Hotels and Resorts joined us last Thursday for Part 1 of our Ask Me Anything Series. They...
When your company books travel through an AmTrav channel (e.g. a2b, chat, calling one of our travel advisors), you get certain benefits: we’...
If it’s been a while since you’ve traveled, the next time you get back on the road you’ll likely find that things look a lot different than ...
Like many travel managers out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of keeping your travelers safe as companies be...
As you or your team members begin to travel again, our team wants to help make sure you’re booking the safest and healthiest hotel stays pos...
Ever since they were introduced, Basic Economy air fares have been an anathema to business travelers. “Whatever you do, please don’t book me...
As we head into summer and companies begin to feel more comfortable traveling, American Airlines has launched a Summer of Deals promotion fo...
As we settle into the “new normal,” we’re all taking small, cautious steps to get back to our lives. And that includes businesses. For you, ...
With many Americans eager to get back to “normal” as soon as it is safe to do so, the airlines are quickly moving to implement new, on-board...
Whether you’re a seasoned road warrior or an occasional business traveler, you know the nagging feeling and associated lack of productivity ...
Business travelers are experienced frequent flyers and can typically handle any travel curveball with ease. However, in recent years, the al...
Flying by the seat of your pants is no way to approach business travel. If you want to avoid racking up extra flight fees, spotty Wi-Fi, sho...
You’re about to be the face of your company in an entirely different country. No pressure, right? Being ready for what curveballs internatio...
We all know that business travel can sometimes feel like a chore. But one of the perks of corporate travel is that you are able to visit and...
As business travelers, we know you travel a lot. And if you travel a lot, you’ve definitely seen the signs for REAL ID compliant IDs complet...
Let’s face it — business trips don’t always align with slow travel seasons. While every business traveler can dream of having easy travel fo...
When traveling for business, chances are you have a laptop or tablet in tow. For business travelers and even some leisure travelers, having ...
The 2019 hurricane season is in full swing. Storms are already wreaking havoc with Hurricane Dorian barreling down on the coast last week an...
Ahh, summertime. It really can be a double-edged sword. For business travelers used to living in multi-season climates, the warmth of the su...
When summertime hits, balancing business travel and family can become a bit more complicated. After all, you want to give your all to both, ...
Yesterday started out business as usual on a Chicago summertime Tuesday. The skies were blue, birds were chirping, and GBTA meetings were of...
As the travel industry grows, so does the risk for security threats. There have been hundreds of data breaches in recent years, particularly...
If you’re anything like me, enduring a flight longer than four hours is near impossible. As aircrafts become more advanced and uninterrupted...
Keeping track of reports for all of your travelers can get messy. Our reporting dashboard helps clean up that process and make your life eas...
Picture this: after a long day of client meetings,you’re sitting on the runway on flight number one of two waiting to take off to get home. ...
In recent years the viral #metoo hashtag has stolen the spotlight and garnered international attention, starting a much overdue conversation...
Managing travel is no easy task. Juggling multiple itineraries, credit cards, travel policies and reports can become overwhelming. And then ...
The travel industry is changing at a rapid pace. Each day it feels like there are new developments in our ever-changing industry. With this ...
Over two months after the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max jet due to its involvement in two fatal crashes, there seems to be an end in sight...
We all know far too well how unpredictable travel can be. You’ve probably been there before: stuck at the airport dealing with a delayed fli...
The year is 2019 and travelers are officially inundated with options. Whether it’s business travel or leisure travel, it feels increasingly ...
A final report from the Obama administration’s National Economic Council (NEC) documented the steep rise in hidden and surprise charges, as ...
Did you know that AmTrav has 24/7 live chat support? Our in-house live chat service gives our business travel clients complete 24/7 coverage...
Guest post with contributions by our own Heather McKibben – Account Manager
Did you know that on a2b you can instantly view fare differences? With one click of a button, you have full transparency into what each flig...
Your company just invested $16,000 in your full, unrestricted first-class fare to China. In addition to the pressure you’re feeling to accom...
We all know that feeling when we’re on an airplane. That “I’m too cramped, my knees are hitting the back of the seat in front of me” feeling...
Guest post with contributions by our own Janet Conlon – Account Manager
You know the old saying “expect the unexpected?” Well in our experience, when it comes to travel, this couldn’t be more true. Unfortunately,...
Here at AmTrav, we have customer accounts with thousands of employees, and accounts with a handful of employees. You might assume that the l...
We are excited to share that our Chicago office has officially moved! We have relocated to the West Loop area of the city where we will cont...
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Frustrated by your current travel management solution? Tired of an outdated solution with sub par service? Do you find yourself wishing ther...
We get it. A little talc on the toes goes a long way towards comfort when your FitBit says you’re putting 10 miles on your feet, walking you...
In November of 2016, Canada began enforcing a new program that has caught many travelers off guard, including one U.K. comedian who missed h...
Grappling with the logistics of green travel? Traveling green has never been easier, thanks to the collective, growing awareness of how we c...
Guest post with contributions by our own Liz Gnat – Account Manager
When you’re just starting out in business, it’s important to set a budget and stick to it as closely as possible. Since corporate travel can...
In Terminal D of the Dallas-Forth Worth Airport, you may overhear travelers gleefully echoing that familiar Seinfeld catch phrase, “I’d like...
For those new to business travel, the glamour wears thin quickly. Flights get delayed or canceled, and sleeping in strange hotel rooms never...
If you’ve ever sat by the gate awaiting your flight, wishing your portable charger hadn’t run out of juice, balancing your PC on your lap tr...
It is nearly impossible these days to purchase anything without some form of extended warranty or supplemental insurance coverage being offe...
Business travel is a reality for many professionals. Unlike vacation, though, overseas work trips rarely afford you time to get your bearing...
Of the 488 million business trips taken yearly, women business travelers comprise 46% of them. How does this demographic shift affect the tr...
It’s important as an employer to understand the needs of employees. Naturally, the unique demands of the millennial generation are no except...
On March 10, 1876, the world began an irreversible shrinking process. On that day, Alexander Graham Bell placed the world’s first telephone ...
When traveling internationally, there is only so much time to cram in all that you want to see and do. Renting a car is the only way to full...
Smart luggage is officially dumb. At this writing, in a rare act of solidarity, all of the major U.S. airlines have joined together in banni...
The decision of whether or not to use a travel management company (TMC) for corporate travel is one many companies weigh heavily, especially...
In 2018, our wish for you is that your business travel life becomes less frenetic and more kinetic. To that end, here are five things to con...
Sometimes, choosing your seat for business travel can feel like a shot in the dark. Fortunately, if you do a little research — and have a bi...
Guest post by our own Jim Wasson – Director, Business Development
If there was ever a good time to be vegan, it’s now. Food options–even in New Orleans over Thanksgiving–are plentiful. The same is true for ...
Guest post by our own Dewey Warner – Director, Business Development In early September, a mere weeks after Hurricane Harvey slammed into Tex...
They say you should never look a gift horse in the mouth, but if the gift horse is offering you a travel “deal,” seriously scrutinize its ba...
With the events in Las Vegas, the big (and big is an understatement) question is “what now” with hotel security. Hotel operators, government...
There’s little doubt that business travel can be fraught with minor frustrations and occasional inconveniences. Delayed flights and lost lug...
Although most of us would shudder at the thought of encountering a real, live ghostly apparition, there’s an entire population who relish th...
Let’s face it. You didn’t get to where you are in your career because you shy away from the tough decisions. From making the right hire to c...
Oftentimes, when the leader of a company sets out to increase the bottom line, one of the first major budget cuts is business travel. Accord...
There was once a time when business travel meant you booked a flight, arranged a cab (or limo) and checked in to a straight-up hotel. These ...
In June, NOAA.gov proclaimed this 2017 hurricane season would incur 11 to 17 named storms, which is more than the 30-year average for the At...
A new survey by AmTrav has taken the pulse of today’s travel managers and business travelers, providing unique insights into their mindsets....
First-of-its-kind corporate booking tool honored as exemplary Online Travel Service/Overall Booking Interface in competition sponsored by Tr...
Our world is shrinking. Technology advancements continue improving the relative ease with which companies expand corporate footprints and ex...
Frequent business travelers know that hotel experiences can vary widely from the pitch perfect to the downright dreadful. While it is true t...
The new “normal” is expecting the unexpected. Random terror attacks, civil unrest, natural and weather-related phenomena seem to happen with...
While we can all wax poetic over greeting someone right at the gate as they disembarked the plane, or the ease of pre-9/11 travel check-ins,...
The clever apps your fellow road warriors are chatting up make business travel easier than ever before. The likelihood you’re using travel a...
The news out of Manchester and London over the last few weeks has refocused the media spotlight on the ever-present threat of global terrori...
What do JetBlue, Delta, and Air France’s KLM have in common? Besides the obvious, these are all airlines that have begun experimenting with ...
In a perfect world, there’d be one universal electrical outlet and no need for a blog to navigate this strange territory. Rather, in a perfe...
Just in time for the summer travel season, many of the major airlines and airports are making some seismic shifts in several areas that will...
Like it or not, business travel is a reality for many modern-day professionals. The problem is it can pose additional challenges — not to me...
If you’re a frequent traveler, you have, undoubtedly, noticed a marked increase in the number of passengers traveling with emotional support...
International travel is an exotic crash course in human relations. There is simply no substitute for immersing one’s self in different cultu...
Here at AmTrav, our goal is to make business travel easier. We believe in keeping a close eye on the ever-evolving travel landscape. We beli...
Travel — both domestic and overseas — goes hand in hand with modern-day business life. However, it’s important to understand potential infor...
The goals spelled out in the 2017 plan may have seemed lofty, but as the second quarter draws to a close, it looks as though your company wi...
We all know that a valid passport is a requirement of international travel. In fact, post 9-11, even Canada and Mexico require them of US tr...
A last-minute business trip can result in a flurry of “pack-tivity” as you scramble to remember everything you will need for the next few da...
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz emerged from the rubble that resulted from an intense social media shelling over the past few weeks long eno...
As a company grows, so does its corporate reach. Doing business within ever-increasing geographic boundaries is the natural evolution for am...
As the top salesperson in your firm, you’ve finally received a call back from a big prospect in Chicago you’ve been courting for months. She...
A recent viral video has been raising many questions about travelers’ rights on overbooked flights. Let it be said that the video of a docto...
If you’re an eco-business traveler concerned about your impact on the environment, Green Key certified hotels may be a great fit for you.
Business travel is a pricey cost of doing business, so it’s important to enter into financial planning armed with all the facts. Because you...
When it comes to travel for either business or leisure, you know that even the slightest wrinkle has a ripple effect on your plans. Lost bag...
On March 2nd of this year, the European Parliament voted to pass a non-binding motion that would require American visitors to European Union...
Early this morning, the US Department of Homeland Security put out a memo hitting Middle Eastern Airlines with a ban on passengers’ electron...
According to a 2015 Gallup poll, one in five Americans is currently eating gluten-free. And whether that’s due to celiac disease, dietary ne...
Creating a successful travel and expense policy for your company is important since it’s likely where a large portion of your company’s budg...
Travel insurance: otherwise known as the little box at the bottom of a booking page that you usually check to opt out of. When you’re travel...
In 2012, San Francisco International Airport kicked off a popular new trend: airport yoga rooms. The airport has two, both open 24 hours, fr...
If you’ve recently been placed in charge of your company’s travel management, you know instinctively that the expense reporting data is what...
It may be tempting to book your company’s travel on your own – without the services of a business travel agency. Given that the extra assist...
There’s First Class, and then there’s FIRST CLASS. There’s a huge disparity between First Class on United Airlines versus First Class on Emi...
Simply put, you need to have solid data in order to properly manage and evaluate the success — or lack thereof — of your company’s travel po...
When you book a business flight — whether individually or through a business travel agency — the assumption is you’ll use the ticket. Unfort...
You’re tasked with the responsibility of overseeing company travel, knowing there may come a time when company-wide change is necessary. Mak...
Hiring a travel management company (TMC) is an important decision because who you choose can have a major impact on your company’s travel co...
You know who wants to wait in long lines at the airport? Nobody. That’s why AmTrav recommends all business travelers register for TSA Preche...
Someday, we will all be having a good laugh about how we tried to do business while enduring these covered wagon days of Wi-Fi access on fli...
Travel is a large part of a company’s allocated budgetary expense. Therefore, making sure your policies are compliant is key. After all, it ...
‘Tis the season for holiday-related travel delays, folks. For many travelers across the country, holiday travel begins with a happy heart, a...
Like it or not, business travel is a cost of doing business — and a substantial one at that. According to the Global Business Travel Associa...
Depending on what region of the country you live in, you might take a glance up at your window right now to see a cold, grey winter sky look...
Many smart businesses work with a professional travel management company to save time, money, and take the hassle out of their corporate tra...
You might think the holiday travel myths had gone the way of the Samsung Galaxy 7 (banned on all U.S. flights, by the way, if you didn’t get...
Among a company’s greatest expenditures, travel and related expenses top the list. So, with little to no oversight, T&E costs can spiral out...
A great business travel agency provides intuitive, easy-to-use products and services that are available on demand, accompanied by an unmatch...
When it comes to choosing the right business travel agency, not all are created equal. A business travel agency that works well for one comp...
So, you’re going on a business trip. You know as well as we do that business travel absolutely does not equate to “vacation.” You’ll be busy...
With the majority of business travel booked over the Internet, a business travel agency’s online booking system is one of your company’s mos...
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely already answered that question with “Yes.” Or at least, “Probably.” Maybe you’re not sure why, or...
You know you need a travel management company, but what do you need to know next? Here are five things you need to know about your company a...
Finding the right business travel agency can be a difficult decision. There are a lot of details to consider and a lot of options out there....
Everyone needs a helping hand when it comes to business travel. Without the right attention to detail, a business trip can be an unorganized...
