Waypoint Business Travel Blog

Business travel can be a real slog. Travelers experience flight delays and jet lag, and then there’s the time away from home and family. But, in 2017, Travelers do enjoy several travel tech options that can make life on the road just a little bit easier. Here’s a look at 5 compelling travel technologies weRead more

By now you have probably heard the news about the US and UK banning laptops, tablets and other large electronic devices from the cabin of flights from both the Middle East and North Africa. All passengers, regardless of citizenship, will now be required to check those devices into the luggage hold area. It appears theRead more

As a frequent Business Traveler, you’ve probably seen your fair share of spectacular views out the window of an airplane. Aerial photography can be as exciting, romantic or spectacular as the destination itself. How often do you wish you had been able to snap that photo to share with family, friends or co-workers later? OrRead more

Most Americans haven’t heard of Christmas crackers. Indeed, most Americans would be surprised to find that Christmas crackers aren’t even edible.   But Christmas crackers are holiday staples in some countries, including Great Britain. Which is why recent airline bans of Christmas crackers have left British travelers incensed this holiday season.   Here’s a littleRead more

Heading out to a new international destination for work? As a professional globetrotter, you’ve most likely seen airports that span the quality spectrum — from the new and sparkling to the old and decrepit.   But there’s more to an airport than just its age and appearance. And AirHelp is now quantifying airport quality basedRead more

Where do your team members rent cars? Perhaps where the price is lowest? Or perhaps where they’re concentrating points?   Business Travel News surveys travel buyers each year to determine the best car rental company. And, in 2017, National Car Rental sits at the top of that list — for the third consecutive year.  Read more

JTB USA Business Travel is proud to announce the successful launch of our new Trip Disruption Assistance Program. Winter storm Jonas was quickly bearing down on the East Coast and wreaking havoc on travelers across the globe.  JTB’s customers had a very different travel experience, our proactive approach gave our preferred travelers advanced notice ofRead more