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DOT: Airlines Must Automatically Refund Canceled Flights
April 24, 2024

Airlines must automatically refund travelers for canceled flights under a new Department of Transportation rule. This rule, announced Wednesday (April 24) is designed to make it easier for passengers to get refunds if a flight is canceled or “significantly” changed. It also requires refunds for travelers whose checked bags...

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Klarna and Expedia Team to Bring BNPL to US Travelers
April 22, 2024

Travel company Expedia has expanded its partnership with payments network Klarna. The new collaboration, announced Monday (April 22), brings Klarna’s flexible payments offering to travelers in the U.S., following the launch of the company’s installment payments to Expedia customers in the UK, Germany, Finland and Klarna’s home country of...

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Airports Accelerate Digital Transformation to Enhance Passenger Experiences
April 18, 2024

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the aviation industry continues to adapt, seeking ways to streamline processes and enhance passenger experiences. Recent developments at various international airports underscore this trend, showcasing the evolution of airport technologies toward a more digital and connected future. Dayton...

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Delta Reports Business Travel Up 14% YOY
April 10, 2024

Delta Air Lines has seen growing demand for both leisure and business travel. That’s according to company executives, who also announced that Delta delivered record revenue for the March quarter and expects to do so again for the June quarter, according to a Wednesday (April 10) earnings release....

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Mesh Adds Guest Travel Solution to T&E Management Platform
April 09, 2024

Mesh Payments has added a guest travel solution to its global travel and expense (T&E) management platform. This new solution streamlines the process associated with the booking and reimbursement of contractor, candidate and guest travel, the company said in a Tuesday (April 9) press release. “By eliminating...

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New US Passport App Removes Friction Amid Business-Leisure Travel Shifts
April 07, 2024

The cost of skipping long airport queues is set to increase due a hike in fees for expedited security programs, according to a recent press release by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), but a passport app may help. Effective from Oct. 1, the fee...

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Eclipse Spotlights a Revenue Opportunity for Travel Sector
April 07, 2024

This week’s eclipse could mark a bright spot for companies in the travel sector. As Reuters reported Friday (April 5), parts of the U.S. that are on the “path of totality” are witnessing unprecedented demand for lodging from eager consumers who want to see the...

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Travelex Brings ‘Click-and-Collect’ FX Service to Hong Kong
April 03, 2024

Foreign exchange brand Travelex says it has launched its online click-and-collect service in Hong Kong. The new offering, announced Wednesday (April 3), lets customers purchase their travel cash in advance online, reserving more than 30 currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the British pound, the Japanese Yen and...

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Business Travel Reporting Starts With Central Expense Management
April 02, 2024

It’s a new era for business, and that means it’s a new era for business travel. And against today’s backdrop, where every dollar of working capital matters, travel spend management is coming under renewed focus. Managing travel expenses has long been a complex and time-consuming...