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As Hurricane Matthew approaches the U.S., Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency advising coastal residents “If you’re able to go early, leave now.” The storm currently devastating Cuba is expected make landfall in the continental U.S. early Thursday night, with the outer bands hitting the coast earlier Thursday.  The Florida National GuardsmenRead more

Everything seems to be shaping up at TSA   At the beginning of the summer we were all wondering if the endless lines of TSA security had any relief in sight. Well, a few months and a couple of million dollars later everything seems to be shaping up. Most major airports were looking at waitRead more

Name our Newsletter contest sponsored by Delta Air Lines a Success! What’s more fun that traveling around the world? Reading the imaginative names everyone submitted to the JTBUSA Business Travel “Name our Newsletter” contest sponsored by Delta Air Lines. We would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who participated in our contestRead more

Your Next Flight Could Have United Wi-Fi℠   These days, when you look around the airplane on any given flight, you’re likely to notice that almost every single person is engaged with a smartphone, laptop or tablet. It’s usually right as you board that you realize you forgot to download the files you needed beforeRead more

Last week, facing fierce criticism over long lines and longer delays at airports, TSA Administrator (Vice Admiral) Peter Neffenger appeared on The Today Show to defend his agency saying lines would eventually get shorter. An internal audit conducted by the Inspector General before Neffenger’s appointment showed that contraband flowed past TSA screeners 95% of theRead more

JetBlue Mint, set to impress even the most savvy traveler   We’re excited to see JetBlue is introducing its new premium cabin offering, Mint®, to 7 city pairs: New York – Las Vegas, New York – San Diego, Boston – San Diego, Boston – Seattle, Los Angeles – Fort Lauderdale, and San Francisco – FortRead more

Name our Newsletter – Win a Free Airline Ticket! As part of JTB’s continued dedication to providing unbiased information, we are starting a monthly newsletter and blog. Here you will be able to hear the most important news and find information on leading technology and tools that help you as a Traveler, Travel Manager andRead more

Flying can be an uncomfortable experience – waiting in line, going through security and struggling to find space on your shared armrest; forgetting the creature comforts you need to make the flight just a bit more comfortable can make that short trip seem very long. We have put together what we have found to beRead more

Tips for Frequent Business Travelers 1. Double-check your tech Business trips can be especially difficult when trying to juggle travel and technology – sometimes preforming normal, everyday work tasks can become an insurmountable challenge for an ill prepared traveler. Maintaining productivity on the go is paramount for business travelers and setting up a pre-travel techRead more

Quick Facts About Real ID and Travel DHS Real ID and You – Rumor Control What is the Real ID Act? The Real ID Act was passed in 2005 enacting recommendations that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.”  This act helped established minimum security standardsRead more