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Delta Reports Business Travel Up 14% YOY
April 10, 2024

Delta Air Lines has seen growing demand for both leisure and business travel. That’s according to company executives, who also announced that Delta delivered record revenue for the March quarter and expects to do so again for the June quarter, according to a Wednesday (April 10) earnings release....

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Mesh Adds Guest Travel Solution to T&E Management Platform
April 09, 2024

Mesh Payments has added a guest travel solution to its global travel and expense (T&E) management platform. This new solution streamlines the process associated with the booking and reimbursement of contractor, candidate and guest travel, the company said in a Tuesday (April 9) press release. “By eliminating...

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New US Passport App Removes Friction Amid Business-Leisure Travel Shifts
April 07, 2024

The cost of skipping long airport queues is set to increase due a hike in fees for expedited security programs, according to a recent press release by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), but a passport app may help. Effective from Oct. 1, the fee...

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Eclipse Spotlights a Revenue Opportunity for Travel Sector
April 07, 2024

This week’s eclipse could mark a bright spot for companies in the travel sector. As Reuters reported Friday (April 5), parts of the U.S. that are on the “path of totality” are witnessing unprecedented demand for lodging from eager consumers who want to see the...

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Travelex Brings ‘Click-and-Collect’ FX Service to Hong Kong
April 03, 2024

Foreign exchange brand Travelex says it has launched its online click-and-collect service in Hong Kong. The new offering, announced Wednesday (April 3), lets customers purchase their travel cash in advance online, reserving more than 30 currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the British pound, the Japanese Yen and...

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Business Travel Reporting Starts With Central Expense Management
April 02, 2024

It’s a new era for business, and that means it’s a new era for business travel. And against today’s backdrop, where every dollar of working capital matters, travel spend management is coming under renewed focus. Managing travel expenses has long been a complex and time-consuming...

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J.P. Morgan Payments and Expedia: Platform Ecosystems Demand Treasurers Become Risk Management Professionals
March 25, 2024

Jim Scurlock, senior director and assistant treasurer at Expedia, and Larson McNeil, co-head of marketplaces and digital ecosystems at J.P. Morgan Payments, told Karen Webster that the role of the corporate treasurer — especially for platform companies operating across borders — has evolved to include...

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Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
March 20, 2024

The aviation industry stands on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. From booking flights to managing operations and ensuring passenger safety, digitalization can touch every facet of the sector. This shift promises to change the way airlines,...

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American Express Taps Point.me to Facilitate Using Points for Flights
March 11, 2024

American Express has partnered with point.me to make it easier for cardholders to find and book flights with their rewards points. Point.me, a points and travel reward search platform, will provide features to help cardholders find flight options with their American Express Membership Rewards points, compare the...