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Southwest’s New Seating Options: What Business Travelers and Travel Bookers Need to Know
Big news from Southwest Airlines: the carrier is making some major changes to its seating model. Say goodbye to the open seating free-for-all and hello to assigned seats and premium seats with extra l...

All About Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards Business
Southwest Airlines always prioritizes the customer. And for its business customers, Southwest offers a loyalty program that allows your business and your employees to earn points for Southwest travel....

All About SWABIZ, Southwest Airlines’ Corporate Booking Platform
Southwest Airlines has long been known for its laser-like focus on the customer experience. The airline offers every eligible company no matter how small, a point of entry to its corporate travel prog...

NDC in 2024 (Recording & Transcript)
AmTrav's first webinar of 2024 was a banger featuring our CEO Jeff Klee (follow Jeff on LinkedIn) and distribution expert Cory Garner (follow Cory and Garner Advisory on LinkedIn). Jeff and Cory share...

The Latest Unused Tickets News
Quick: what’s the easiest way to save your travel program money in 2022? Answer: use your unused tickets! AmTrav clients saved 10% on airfare in 2021 using unused tickets — 50% more than competing boo...

Here's What Inflight Service You Can Expect From Major Airlines Right Now
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 the pre-pandemic airline snacks you know and love may be gone...

Happy Birthday Southwest Airlines!
Happy 50th birthday, Southwest Airlines!

The Boeing 737 MAX is Back
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 domestic carriers have once again scheduled flights on the aircr...

Celebrating One Year of the Best Southwest Shopping & Booking Technology
Our friends at Southwest Airlines reminded us that it’s officially been one year since we upgraded our flight shopping, booking and change capabilities with Southwest’s New Distribution Capability (ND...