American, United: Demand Strong But Big Corps. Lagging; TripActions Projects Autumn Surge

 

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September 15, 2022 American, United: Demand Stays Strong But Big Corps. Still Lagging By Donna M. Airoldi Air demand, especially leisure and unlike typical historical patterns, has remained strong into September and has not slowed after summer, executives from American Airlines and United Airlines said last week during Cowen's Global Transportation and Sustainable Mobility Conference. Keep Reading TripActions Projects Autumn Surge in Business Travel Business travel bookings from Sept. 1 through Nov. 19 are trending nearly six times higher than they were this time last year, according to data published by TripActions on Monday. Keep Reading United Threatens to Depart JFK If Not Allotted More Slots United Airlines has threatened to pull its service out of New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport as early as October if it is not granted more slots. Keep Reading Spotnana Connects to AA Direct Channels Cloud-based booking platform Spotnana has established a connection to American Airlines direct channels that provides access to New Distribution Capability content, more self-service and simplified loyalty program enrollment. Keep Reading DOT Launches Dashboard, Carriers Boost Service The U.S. Department of Transportation launched an airline customer service dashboard outlining the 10 largest U.S. carriers' plans, including specifics on passenger meal or hotel voucher entitlements. Keep Reading I think all corporate travel managers would like to have more of their team members back in the office. As soon as people get back in the office, the sooner they're going to get out on the road." - American's Robert Isom Read More After Pandemic Tumult, GBTA Steadies Course Q&A with GBTA's Suzanne Neufang The Global Business Travel Association unveiled a new brand at its annual convention in August, CEO Suzanne Neufang spoke with BTN's Elizabeth West about the organization's renewed vision. Keep Reading CBRE Again Raises U.S. Hotel Rate, RevPAR Forecast CBRE Hotels Research this week again increased its projection for 2022 U.S. hotel performance expectations. Keep Reading CWT Adds Center to Boost Retention, Satisfaction CWT has created a new "Center of Excellence" that will focus on customer satisfaction and retention, the travel management company announced. Keep Reading Frymire Joins Sonder's Board of Directors Former CEO of travel management company CWT Michelle Frymire joined short-term accommodation provider Sonder Holdings' board of directors. Keep Reading Campbell Travel to Resell Thomalex OBT Dallas-based Campbell Travel will be the first North American reseller of travel technology company Thomalex's corporate online booking tool. Keep Reading Lufthansa, Amadeus Strike NDC Agreement  Read More CWT Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council  Read More Amex GBT to Migrate to Travelport Plus  Read More LCC Breeze to Launch Eight New Las Vegas Routes  Read More Payment Startup Mesh Scores $60M Funding Round  Read More Delta, DG Fuels Sign SAF Agreement  Read More United Invests Additional $15M in Electric Flying Taxis  Read More Hilton Sets First Tempo Opening for Times Square  Read More 301 Route 17 North, Suite 1150 Rutherford, New Jersey, USA 07070

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