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As any frequent business traveler will tell you, a comfortable flying experience makes all the difference during a hectic business trip, which is why travel managers should take care when booking the best airlines for long-haul business travel. If you’re traveling more than just a few hours, you need space to stretch out, get aRead more

Are you looking for a complimentary upgrade? While it’s not always guaranteed, there are tactics you can use to get upgraded to first class, plus tactics for free hotel and rental car upgrades. You’ve probably sat at an airline gate and listened as select names get called for business or first class upgrades. Those momentsRead more

This article was updated February 2020 REAL ID requirements may soon change your flight check-in routine — even for domestic trips. For years, all you’ve needed is a state-issued driver’s license. But your license may not be valid starting this fall, depending on where you live. The federal government told states that their IDs neededRead more

A Guide to Basic Economy Fares for Business Travel [This post was updated in September 2019 to reflect the latest information on the Basic Economy Fare.] In a case of “follow the leader,” the third- and fourth-largest U.S. airlines have adopted a new fare class designed to boost profits. No. 1 American Airlines and No.Read more

When you travel often for business, you know just how frustrating the boarding process can be. Thankfully, airlines have noticed, too — and they’re taking action. The boarding process is a pet peeve for many Business Travelers. Group numbers and zones can be confusing and difficult to hear over loudspeakers. Passengers herd around the gateRead more

As a business traveler, there’s something wonderful about departing from, connecting through or arriving at a familiar airport. You know the fastest security lines, the best restaurants and the cleanest restrooms — getting around is easy.   La Guardia Central Terminal B But travelers familiar with New York City’s LaGuardia are going to have an unfamiliarRead more

Here’s our take on the 2018 Global Travel Forecast   As you create budgets for 2018, wouldn’t it be nice to have a firm idea of what your business travel expenses will be? While a precise travel budget is impossible, the 2018 Global Travel Forecast from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) provides a helpfulRead more

If you’ve spent any time as a business traveler in the last 40 years, you’ve no doubt flown in or seen the unmistakable Boeing 747. It’s the one with the wide, 2-aisle body, the 6-story-high rudder and the iconic hump that includes the cockpit and often a first-class lounge. But this plane, known as theRead more

Designated classes of nonimmigrant Visa holders will now be required to enroll in the new Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) before traveling to the United States. What is EVUS? EVUS is the new online automated system, set up by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), that helps to determine the eligibility of visitors with aRead more

All of a sudden airfares business travelers know and expect dramatically increased due to subtle changes rolled out by several major U.S. based airlines. The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), who anticipated the ramifications of this change, recently publicized these changes to its members. As a result, travel agencies are better equipped to helpRead more