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08/24/2023

New data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reveals that some airlines are more likely than others to experience disruptions over Labor Day Weekend.

Labor Day Weekend travel data reveals the U.S. airlines and airports that struggle the most when it comes to getting travelers to their destinations on time to close out summer.

08/17/2023

We had a wonderful time at this year's GBTA conference. Highlights included:

💡 Leading education sessions on future-facing themes: innovation through new technologies, how belonging is at the root of DE&I, and ways a travel program can help drive social capital.

🤝 Chatting about key industry topics, including sustainability, AI, NDC and disruption management.

🏘️ Welcoming everyone to our booth and sharing how we’re powering progress and helping our clients embrace the future of managed travel.

Thanks to the team and everyone we met throughout the convention!

08/11/2023

Our team is about to head to Dallas for GBTA 2023.

If you’re going, come visit us at booth #1231; our experts are on hand to offer advice on your travel program.

And for full information, including on how to book appointments with us, check out the full itinerary here:
https://explorer.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/GBTA-2023.html

07/27/2023

Delta Air Lines has announced the opening of a second Delta Sky Club at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The nearly 14,000-square-foot Club, which seats more than 250 guests and includes a covered Sky Deck, will operate alongside the Club on Terminal 4, Concourse B. Together the two Clubs will have capacity for over 800 guests simultaneously at JFK.

07/19/2023

The Transportation Security Administration will soon increase the number of random identification checks for CLEAR members.

Random ID checks are part of a growing push to enhance Clear's screening protocols but could also mean more lines.

07/05/2023

Our weekly client e-newsletter, the Informed Traveler, keeps readers updated on travel industry news and trends. Here are our top 5 stories from the last month:

Ovation's weekly e-newsletter, the Informed Traveler, keeps readers updated on travel industry news and trends.

06/28/2023

The TSA is preparing for record breaking volumes over the long holiday weekend and offers 10 tips to get through security checkpoints faster.

WASHINGTON — As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for sustained higher summertime passenger volumes at airport security checkpoints nationwide.

05/12/2023

The World Health Organization has declared an end to the COVID-19 global health emergency, stating that the pandemic "has been on a downward trend" for more than a year, reports TravelPulse. Among the temporary recommendations issued by the WHO is that member states continue to lift COVID-19 international travel-related health measures, based on risk assessments, and not require any proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a prerequisite for international travel. The news comes just days after the US government announced it would end COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal workers on May 11. US Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman said the move to "lift the vaccine requirement eases a significant entry barrier for many global travelers, moving our industry and country forward."

04/20/2023

Are you attending BTN's Business Travel Show Americas? If you are, stop by our booth! https://tinyurl.com/yc3tnjv5

04/19/2023

Are you attending BTN's Business Travel Show Americas tomorrow? If you are, stop by our booth! https://tinyurl.com/yc3tnjv5

02/07/2023

The UK government has announced that it will soon require inbound international travelers to obtain an entry permit document called the Electronic Travel Authorization UK (ETA UK) prior to entering the country. Approval will be mandatory for all foreign travelers looking to enter or transit the UK, including those who are nationals of visa-free countries, such as the United States. The ETA UK is part of the country’s effort to fully digitize borders by 2025 and intended to optimize the UK’s entry and exit processes, as part of a wider effort to improve border control. For more information, please visit

Get ready to visit Britain with an Electronic Travel Authorisation for the UK (ETA UK). Find out the requirements and how to apply for the UK ETA online.