[UPDATE, May 25, 2016: Delta now is selling Comfort Plus as a distinct fare type to, from and between certain Asia/Pacific and Latin America markets. For itineraries including those markets, Comfort Plus fares also are available for any associated domestic segments. Exclusions include Argentina, Brazil, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In excluded markets, Comfort Plus remains a post-purchase add-on. The…
On our fifth podcast episode, Jay Campbell and David Jonas chat with travel risk management providers at iJet International and International SOS about client response to the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris. Offering their insights are iJet’s John Rose and Charlie Terry as well as Tim Daniel and Gwendoline Pichon de Vendeuil of International SOS. We talked…
[UPDATE, March 7, 2018: We published new information about this topic here.] About a decade ago the largest travel management companies created consulting units to help organizations with supplier sourcing and other projects. They targeted both existing and non-clients of their TMC services. Few smaller TMCs have followed but now Travel Leaders Corporate is giving it a go. The company in September announced Financial…
Annapolis, Md., Trevose, Pa. and Philadelphia – Travel risk management programs worked as designed after Friday’s attacks in Paris, according to executives at leading TRM firms. But they said some clients need more practice and familiarity with systems and protocols. It’s one thing to have in place the appropriate infrastructure; it’s another to know how to quickly use it in a crisis. The Company…
[UPDATE, Feb 3, 2017: We published new information related to this article here.] [UPDATE, Jan. 11, 2016: As of Jan. 22, 2018, travelers from states not complying with Real ID requirements for drivers licenses must use alternative identification acceptable to the Transportation Security Administration. That is, unless their state is working under an approved extension. According to the U.S. Department of…
Travel managers looking to find a common practice among their peers on whether to reimburse for expedited airport processing are out of luck. Like many things, it’s a judgement call and depends on the organization’s culture. One-third of 350 corporate travel managers responding to an August survey by American Express Global Business Travel and the Association of Corporate Travel Executives indicated their organizations have no policy on reimbursing…
It’s tough to know if you got the cheapest hotel rate. A lot of that has to do with timing. Published hotel rates, like airfares, fluctuate. Availability changes based on occupancy. Corporate rates aren’t always as accessible as many program managers would like. Some big chains also are more actively favoring direct bookers. They offer various enticements, notably free Wi-Fi. Loyalty program…
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