AmTrav Blog

Does Travel Policy Work? (Answer: Yes)

One occasional request we get when we demo AmTrav’s a2b booking platform to prospective customers...

Finding the Most Reliable Flights this Fall

It’s fall: the weather is a little cooler, kids are back in school, pumpkin spice lattes are back...

Finding the Most Reliable Flights this Summer

Summer travel always means dodging thunderstorms, but in summer 2022 you’re dodging airline, hotel...

What to Expect from AmTrav in 2022

We’re about two months into 2022 which means it’s the perfect time to tell you what we’re doing...

When Should I Book My Business Trip to Europe?

If you’re planning a business trip to Europe this summer, this one’s for you.

Announcing Gather: The Guest Travel Planning Solution That Makes BOTH Arrangers and Guests Happy

AmTrav, the one connected platform for business travel, announces Gather, the travel planning...

The UK is Ending COVID Testing For Fully Vaccinated Travelers

In a little bit of good news for business travelers, England and Scotland will no longer require...

What Happened to Alitalia?

In October of 2021, the Italian airline Alitalia quietly ceased to exist, leaving many travelers...

What is Turo and Is It a Good Alternative to Traditional Rental Cars?

With COVID sticking around and the supply chain mess still in full swing, traveling right now has...

While Travelers Continue to Face Hundreds of Airline Cancellations, AmTrav Can Help

As the new year begins, so does business travel. Well, at least it’s supposed to. If you were...

Happy Holidays From AmTrav

As another rollercoaster year comes to a close, we are grateful for partners like you. So much so,...

New COVID Travel Restrictions: Here’s What You Need to Know

Update 12/13:

After closing their borders on November 25 due to Omicron variant concerns, Israel is...

Clients Recover $500K in United Airlines Unused Ticket Value

Redeeming unused ticket credits with one click in AmTrav is a great way to save money on business...

Uber is Rolling Out New Airport Services: Here’s What You Need to Know

It’s no secret that ridesharing has had a bumpy year. Travelers have seen long wait times,...

U.S. Set to Open Land and International Borders to Fully Vaccinated Travelers on Nov. 8

The return of international travel to the United States officially has a start date. On November...

The U.S. to Relax Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Foreign Travelers

In a bit of great news for business travel, the U.S. is poised to ease up on pandemic travel...

Is Uber Failing Customers? Why More Business Travelers are Pivoting Back to Rental Cars

For years, Uber posed a serious challenge to rental car companies. The convenience and comparative...

What to Do If Your Flight Changes or Gets Cancelled

If air travel seems a bit more complicated to you these days, you’re not alone: the current travel...

Delta Makes Standby Free for Same-Day Trip Changes

Last week Delta made it easier for all travelers to adjust their itineraries on the fly. You might...

Canada Will Welcome Back Fully Vaccinated Americans in August

Current as of 9/17/21

Canada is officially welcoming back American travelers. Starting on August...

Passport Services Are Delayed: What You Need to Know

As the world continues to open back up, international travel is beginning to make a comeback. But...

Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Next Hotel Stay

At the risk of boring you to death, I am going to talk a little about what happens “under the hood”...

Seven EU Countries Begin Using Digital COVID Certificates

After weeks of discussions and considerations, seven countries in the European Union have...

Vaccine Cards, Vaccine Passports and Proof of Vaccination: What’s the Difference?

This week the CDC announced that over 50% of the US population is now vaccinated against COVID-19,...

Planning a Business Trip? You'll Still Need to Pack Your Mask

Updated on 5/20/21

Last week the CDC announced an exciting new guideline: fully vaccinated people...

CDC Now Allowing At-Home COVID Tests for International Travel

Returning home from international travel just got a little bit easier. On Friday, the CDC updated...

Major Airlines Are Reopening Airport Lounges: Here’s What You Need to Know

As summer quickly approaches and vaccine distribution continues, major airlines are beginning to...

Two Steps to Prepare for Your Hotel Stay During the Pandemic

You’re preparing to get back on the road for business -- what should you expect?

Looking Ahead to Summer Business Travel with American Airlines’ President

American Airlines’ President Robert Isom sat down with business travel publication The Company Dime...

Fully Vaccinated Business Travelers May Now Travel Without Tests or Quarantines

In some good news for companies who are ready to begin traveling again, the CDC said late last week...

What We Learned From Nearly One Billion Airfares (And How It Can Help Your Business Travel Budget)

AmTrav recently studied a large number of airfares ‒ over 917 million of them ‒ to understand how...

What Are Work-From-Hotel Programs? Here’s What You Need to Know

Thanks to a steady rise in vaccinations (and spring breakers everywhere), the TSA saw its busiest...

Are State Travel Requirements About to Disappear?

After a long and cold December, January and February, the AmTrav COVID Resource Center state travel...

What You Need to Know About the Potential Rental Car Shortage

With the vaccine rollout well underway, there’s hope that travel will start to pick up this summer....

One Stop Shop: New American Airlines Fares Available to AmTrav Customers

As our CEO Jeff explained in December, his goal for AmTrav’s booking tool is to “show you all the...

Do I Need a Negative COVID Test to Fly in the United States?

Update Feb.15: The U.S. CDC and Biden Administration stated that they do not plan to require...

What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID While Traveling Internationally

It’s now a federal mandate that international travelers must test negative for COVID-19 72-hours...

The Easiest Way to See the Value of Your Business Travel

Last week AmTrav introduced a new Trip Success Report to help you evaluate the success of your...

U.S. to Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Travelers on Incoming International Flights

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday that beginning on January...

COVID Vaccine Passports for Business Travel

Last week in our 2021 business travel predictions we mentioned that we expect to see COVID testing...

It’s Now Easier to Track Former Employees’ Unused Tickets

Last month in our post outlining three steps to save money with former employees’ unused tickets,...

COVID Cases, Vaccines and Travel: What We Expect Business Travel to Look Like in 2021

You've probably seen the news: COVID cases are continuing to climb in the U.S., triple summer case...

“How much do you charge for that?”

Responding to the Company Dime story about AmTrav’s partnership with Journera to provide real-time...

Track Your Travelers in Real Time With AmTrav and Journera

If you use the AmTrav Traveler Locator Report regularly, you know it gives you an accurate view of...

Three Steps to Save Money With Former Employees’ Unused Tickets

The only thing trickier than unused tickets are unused tickets that were issued to former...

It's About You

We're really excited to share with you the two new case studies we published this week telling the...

Business Travel Is Down but Highly Productive According to AmTrav Traveler Data

Business travel is down in 2020 for reasons we all know well. Many businesses aren’t traveling at...

Hawaii Launches Pre-Testing Program For Travelers

Hawaii has started to open its borders, and if you travel there on business we have some advice to...

What to Expect at Your Hotel: Three Questions to Ask Before You Arrive

Many aspects of travel have changed with COVID, including the hotel experience. While hotels strive...

Why We Decided to Build Our Own Chat Platform

Like the proverbial tree that falls in the woods with no one around to hear it, what if we made a...

Room Blocks Are for Weddings, Not Business

Hotel room blocks work really well for weddings. Room blocks offer a lot of flexibility, giving...

Tired of Unused Tickets? No? Me Neither!

A colleague shared some data with me today. It inspired me to share a story with you.

Are Car Rentals Safer than Rideshares Right Now?

For a while now, the trend among business travelers has been more rideshare and less car rentals,...

What Are "COVID Clean" Hotels and How Can You Find Them?

As you or your team members begin to travel again, our team wants to help make sure you’re booking...

Earn Double Miles With American Airlines This Summer

As we head into summer and companies begin to feel more comfortable traveling, American Airlines...

New & Improved: Printer-Friendly Trip Confirmations

In late February we released a new trip confirmation email format. We lamented that our previous...

From Our CEO: Sad Times, Green Shoots, and Trying Not to Waste a Crisis

Although it seems like a lifetime ago, last weekend I watched the SpaceX ship blast off and...

Traveler Safety Enhancements at AmTrav

We know how hard it is to keep up with the constantly-changing risks and restrictions facing your...

AmTrav Travelers on COVID-Era Travel: “Pack Your Patience"

It’s hard to know what to expect when traveling right now in the COVID era. In order to find out...

THIS IS NO TIME FOR TRAVEL: A NOTE FROM OUR CEO

Today all of us are grappling with uncertainty and confusion and our hearts bleed for those who...