Balancing Culture and Cost Savings - Interview with SAP Concur's Ralph Colunga

[Transcript from Interview with SAP Concur’s Ralph Colunga] One of the most topical components for procurement management and Travel Managers is finding the right balance between culture and cost savings.  How do you see technology playing…

Tomorrow's Technology: Interview with SAP Concur's Ralph Colunga

[Transcript from Interview with SAP Concur's Ralph Colunga] What are your thoughts as they relate to today's travel technology and how to take advantage without being inundated? The tools that SAP Concur is bringing out, specifically with…

Brexit and the Impact on Business Travel

On Friday, January 31, 2020, the U.K. officially left the European Union and will no longer have any representation in the system, leaving business travelers wondering what this means for company travel throughout Europe. For U.K. and U.S.…

JetBlue: Why the Cost of Checked Luggage is Rising, Again

For the second time in two years, JetBlue Airways announced the increase of checked baggage fees. Any passenger booking a flight after January 15, 2020 will be required to pay $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second bag. Previous bag…

March 19th, 2020: Latest News about the COVID-19 Coronavirus

Disclaimer: The information in this post was accurate as of March 19, 2020. For the most recent and up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit our Coronavirus Information Hub >>.   The World Health Organization has declared the…

Top Three Trends for Business Travel in 2020

2020 brings a new decade focused on the changing dynamics and expectations of business travelers across the world. This years’ trends are about balance. This means balancing your corporate culture with company cost recovery initiatives, encouraging…
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Facial Recognition is Not Expanding in the U.S.

Biometric screening for international flights was expected to take off across airports around the country, but The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had other things in mind. Earlier last year the facial recognition systems were already…
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Mobile Passport Scanning with American Airlines

American Airlines has become a trail-blazer in the airline industry when it comes to passport scanning.  Recently, the airline announced a new mobile app passport feature that gives international travelers a more convenient travel experience.…
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New Benefits for Some United Polaris Business Cabin Travelers

Over the years, Airlines and Hotels have joined forces to build loyalty and combined service for their travelers.  Usually this takes the form of additional loyalty points through their partnership, and for some premium services in regions…