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Airlines Give Tours of Cleaning Procedures to Travel Managers

Over the past year, the COVID pandemic has prompted airlines all across the world to make changes to their cleaning procedures to help stop the spread of the virus among travelers. While we’ve pretty much all seen the infographics and Instagram posts airlines have put out to show travelers and travel managers the extra steps…
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COVID-19 Global Travel Updates – December 10, 2020

On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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Airline Updates – December 9, 2020

American Airlines American Airlines has abolished change fees on all domestic international travel in Premium Cabin and Main Cabin areas when travel originates from North America. Customers who buy Basic Economy fares may now buy extras like upgrades, seats, priority boarding and same-day flight changes. They are waiving change fees on existing and new Basic…
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COVID-19 Global Travel Updates – December 9, 2020

On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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COVID-19 Global Travel Updates – December 8, 2020

On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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COVID-19 Global Travel Updates – December 7, 2020

On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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How Airlines and Hotels are Modifying their Rewards Programs to Better Suit Travelers Right Now

There’s no denying it – the past nine months have turned travel on its head. Hotels, car rental companies, vacation rentals, and airlines have all had to adapt to a world that includes COVID-19. While the entire travel industry has gone to great lengths to help protect travelers through enhanced cleaning procedures, mask mandates, and social distancing, the changes haven’t stopped there.  This pandemic has…
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COVID-19 Global Travel Updates – December 3, 2020

On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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Gant Travel Introduces Tripkicks’ Real-Time COVID19 data in SAP Concur Travel to Help Clients “Return to Travel” Better.

Bloomington, IN (November 30, 2020)  Gant Travel Management, the award-winning travel management company that aims to optimize companies’ return and experience on the SAP platform, announced they will now provide all clients critical COVID-19 data at the time of booking in Concur Travel.  Gant’s latest enhancements are provided by Tripkicks, the People’s Choice Award Winner…
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COVID-19 Global Travel Updates – December 1, 2020

On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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